School Schedules Archives - Enriching Students

Innovative Schools Reimagine Time

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:01:54-04:00Tags: Flex Period|

Innovation can be a tricky word to define, especially in education. There are so many educational philosophies and ways of doing things that change, sometimes because of current research, and sometimes because it’s trendy. What makes an 'innovative' school? But far from being just a ‘flavor of the [...]

The Challenges and Benefits of a Zero Period Class

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:02:11-04:00Tags: school culture, student choice, student voice|

Most of us have heard of the terms “first period” or “second period” class when students are describing their high school schedules, but how about Zero Period? Sound familiar? Well, if your answer is “no,” this article is for you. Even if you have heard of a Zero Period, [...]

What’s an Advisory Class?

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:02:24-04:00Tags: advisory, student engagement|

You might be reading this blog post because you’re a student or parent who noticed a new class on the schedule that you know nothing about. Maybe you’re a teacher whose school is rolling out a new advisory program and you’re doing some research. You might, also, be an administrator [...]

High School Schedules that Work

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:02:44-04:00Tags: 7 Period Schedule, AB Block Schedule, Block Schedule, master schedule, Rotating Schedule|

While few would argue that building a master schedule for high school is stressful and demanding, this article will examine the types of schedules that have been found beneficial to high school students. What are some types of high school schedules that work? Having student input is a [...]

How to Create a Master Schedule

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:02:56-04:00Tags: master schedule, middle school|

If you're a school administrator, then you know how difficult it can be to create a schedule for every student. You have to consider the needs and credentialing of your own teachers. You need to adhere to district expectations. You must also anticipate the needs of your students and [...]

Strategies for Teaching in a Block Schedule

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:03:20-04:00Tags: Block Schedule|

For some educators, the idea of teaching in a block schedule might be new. This is especially true if you have recently moved from the primary or middle school levels to a high school. You might be wondering how you can change your approach given the change in the duration [...]

Middle School Schedule Examples

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:03:36-04:00Tags: 7 Period Schedule, AB Block Schedule, Block Schedule, Flex Day, Flex Period, middle school, Rotating Schedule|

Many educators have grown accustomed to a traditional period schedule for middle school. However, there are several different types of schedules that schools currently use. The schedule your middle school uses may be slightly or even starkly different from the schedule of a nearby district, or perhaps even [...]

High School Advisory Program Models

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:07:16-04:00Tags: advisory, Flex Period, high school|

Many high schools have an advisory period, but are there high school advisory program models that can help your school make advisory more effective? Below we'll examine what advisory is, what it can be used for, how you can structure it within your high school schedule, and what will [...]

Intervention Periods for Middle School Schedules

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:07:38-04:00Tags: Flex Period, intervention, middle school|

Middle school is a unique and exciting time in many students’ lives but often the hustle and bustle of moving from class to class is overwhelming. This is especially true for struggling students. With so many different classes during the day, it can be difficult for teachers to give each [...]

Effective Study Hall Structures and Practices

Enriching Students Staff2026-04-21T19:07:52-04:00Tags: intervention, study hall|

Having a study hall or other flexible period in which students can complete make-up work for a course can greatly improve student success. This can best be achieved by creating a clear structure for the operation of study halls and by ensuring that the established structure is present [...]