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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] There's a lot of hate directed at a lot of the admin at TJ and also at FCPS because we know that if they decide to do something terrible like lengthening the school year or removing eighth periods we'll be able to do nothing.[/quote]

8th period is a staggering luxury. Other high schools have a late bus only once a week, which forces most clubs to meet on that day, causing conflicts and limiting the number of activities kids can participate in. [/quote]

8th period is only 2 blocks a week. And it is a necessity at TJ because it is a governor’s school. With kids commuting an hour and a half or more, from Western Fairfax, PW County, Loudoun, etc., after school just isn’t an option for a lot of kids. You can’t bring in kids from 5 jurisdictions and expect extracurriculars work the same way they do at the base school.

That said, I think 8th period is a really great thing, and I wish FCPS would start piloting it at the base schools. Kids don’t only do clubs and activities. They also meet with teachers for extra help, retakes, and especially math, which moves super fast.  I would love to see base schools roll this out, adapted to the needs of the school. But realize it makes the school day longer. 8:30 to about 4:00.  I have a feeeling a lot of parents would riot if their school put in 8th period, because it cuts into sports, band, etc.  During  band season, my kid leave at 7:15, stars band at 4:30 three days a week (plus Friday games some nights) marches until 7:30, and gets home about 8:30. Then hits the homework. So there is a downside.

Still, if you like the idea, push you base school to put in a pilot program. [/quote]

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