Block 8

[Glenwood High School <glenwood@EAGLE.SANGAMON.EDU>]

I realize that this subject has been discussed enough already, but our
high school is now investigating this plan for the 1996-1997 school
year.  Our faculty is adament about hearing from larger schools - 1000
students or more -, which have implemented the Block 8.

All of the schools in our area, which currently have Block 8 or are
considering it, are small, and we feel that their reasons for employing
this schedule are quite different that those of a larger school.

We are a 9-12 facility, which is growing in student population, but not
in space.  6 years ago, our student population was 650; it is now 1000.
We expect add an additional 100 students per year for the next 5 years.
A change as dramatic as Block 8, would definitely have an impact, but
what kind of an impact.

If you are at a high school with a student population over 1000, which
is currently using the Block 8 schedule, please e-mail me personally.
We are interested in advantages and disadvantages at this point.
Further communication may be necessary, if you do not mind.

Thank you.

Karen High
Librarian
Glenwood High School
Chatham, IL
217-483-2424
glenwood@eagle.sangamon.edu