Despite the fact that the change was made due to financial constraints, Skidmore said it will also help foster a more comprehensive learning experience for teachers and students.
“We’re excited about it,” he said, “because this means all subjects will have this longer time period for working on group projects, one-on-one instruction, peer reviews and technology research.”
The high school will also offer online courses for the first time.
There will be five courses for students, primarily juniors and seniors, who are interested in additional work. The courses – mythology, independent reading, the science of exercise, introduction to psychology and history of math – can be completed at home or on laptops that students can borrow from the library during school hours.
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