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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are plenty of solutions.  FCPS allows parents to opt students in MS/HS for a partial day.  Depending on how bad it really is, you could have them change his schedule to have a free period during the first block.  You would have to drive him, but it would allow him to get more sleep.

If he has an IEP or 504, it should be even easier to get approved.

The schools are short staffed and over crowded, so they are thrilled whenever there is one less student in a class.  [/quote]

Do kids typically have free periods in middle school?[/quote]

No, you have to request it.  [/quote]

And give up an elective? I’d love to give up PE.  Ridiculous that kids who participate in team sports can’t opt out. DC swims 10 hrs a week and a PE class is the last thing they need.[/quote]

Another option if your child is in advanced math is take the math or language class from the FCPS Online Campus.  They offer Algebra I, Geometry and a ton of languages.  Ask your school if he can enroll and then have a “free period” for blocks 1 or 2.

Once the kids get into high school, they are allowed to take 2 classes from the Online Campus instead of two classes in person.  It’s a great option for many kids. And you can take PE during the summer from one of the Online schools such as Keystone for an easy A.

The flexibility for FCPS high school students is huge and most kids are not aware of it.  It’s a shame parents of MS students have to know the tricks and ask.

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Generally, this is terrible advice for a middle school kid. [/quote]

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