JM Implements New Bell Schedule

Makenzie Wright

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Due to its popularity, the flex period, that was trialed for two weeks, will now be incorporated into the normal school day. The flex period will begin at 7:37am and last until 8:06am every morning. This time is used as a study hall, and as a time for clubs to hold meetings.

With this schedule all periods throughout the day are pushed back, but the school day still ends at 2:47pm. First period will last from 8:09am until 8:50am, second from 8:53am until 9:34am, third from 9:37am until 10:18am, and fourth from 10:21am until 11:02am. Lunch A will last from 11:05am until 11:35am, B lunch from 11:35am until 12:05pm, and C lunch from 12:05 until 12:35pm. Sixth period will last from 12:38pm until 1:19pm, seventh from 1:22pm until 2:03pm and eighth from 2:06pm until 2:47pm.

The benefits of this schedule include that students can now finish any homework due that day, and no students must come early or leave late from school for a club meeting. The school plans on continuing this schedule into the next year, as well.