http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system What exactly is this? In NY they teach all subjects ,math english,science and SS all year long. Help me understand...plz..... GreatSchools en-us MagnetMom healthy,It's a shame the block schedule doesn't work as well in your area. Our school has received recognition for their efforts, but it does take buyin from all stakeholders.One way ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=1#comment_140366 5100.140366 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:06:49 -0800 healthy11 Here's what my friend in NC said:"The fine arts magnet is the only high school in the school district still allowed to use an A-day/B-day schedule. All of the other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=1#comment_140296 5100.140296 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:42:32 -0800 MagnetMom They do make great use of it, although I wish there were the opportunity for "regular" courses during that time as well. But through sports, aca-deca, video magazine, newspaper, and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=1#comment_140244 5100.140244 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:21:17 -0800 kkornas When I was teaching, I ran into a lot of teachers who simply didn't know how to fill a 90-minute class period (hate to say it, but it was the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=1#comment_140197 5100.140197 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:19:31 -0800 MagnetMom kk,My son's school uses the Copernican Block schedule (the true block), with only three courses per semester. It benefits the students in many ways: It mimics a college schedule, and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=1#comment_139905 5100.139905 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:24:25 -0800 kkornas My understanding is that block programs differ from school to school. However, I know of one high school that did block scheduling four days a week -- 3 hour-and-a-half classes ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/139839/is-it-true-that-the-schools-in-NC-use-a-block-system?cpage=2#comment_139851 5100.139851 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:06:53 -0800