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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The 6-8 MS model makes it a lot easier to do 6th grade algebra, which is a big push at the moment. It also makes instrumental music easier logistically and gives the 6th graders access to a full time strings/band program.

Parents don’t like it because there are obviously more behavioral issues in middle school vs. elementary, and it’s a less nurturing environment. Middle schoolers are expected to be more responsible for their own success and have to manage taking more classes from a larger number of teachers. Probably the biggest factor as to why no one likes the 6-8 middle schools is because MS is on the worst schedule having to start super early in the morning.

I don’t expect the rumblings of “6th to middle” to stop any time soon, especially if they continue to push to expand the pre-K programs, but I think the logistics and family resistance will be too hard to overcome. [/quote]

Fcps switched middle schools to the bock schedule, 4 longer classes every other day.

The block schedule is simply not developmentally appropriate for younger kids, especially since many 6th graders are 10/11 when they begin 6th grade.

My 6th grader was 10 at the start of 6th grade.  Some of the 8th graders are 15 years old.

10/11 year old kids with 14/15 year old teenagers is not an appropriate mix, while kindergarten kids with 10/11 year old kids is much more appropriate and safer for the 6th graders.[/quote]

The block scheduling is awful in general for MS and HS both. It’s too disruptive when there are so many days off and so many unplanned weather days in the winter. They should go back to single class periods of ~45 minutes and have every core class every day. [/quote]

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