23/24 Bell Schedule FAQ

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Will students be required to register for eight (8) courses at a time?
- No, per our Board Policy, students are required to have six (6) courses minimum in grades 9-11 and 5 courses in grade 12. Students will have the option to request up to 2 “Open Enrollment” courses, but we do not recommend that they do this without consultation with their counselor.
How many classes will students be allowed to take under the new schedule?
- In consultation with their counselor, students can map out and appropriately select courses of interest from year to year. The new schedule will allow more flexibility and options over a student's time at LBHS. It is about balance.
What is the impact on instructional minutes?
- There is no change to the daily instructional minutes. However, in the new eight-period schedule, block periods will go from 100 to 80 minutes, and all-period day classes will go from 50 to 35 minutes. The 2023-24 LBHS bell schedule reflects a similar structure and class minutes of other surrounding high schools that have sought to provide students with more options and opportunities during their four years on campus.
Will the school now be able to offer more elective courses?
- When surveyed, many students have expressed interest in increasing their elective (Career & Technical Education, Visual & Performing Arts, and/or World Languages) course requests. With an eight-class period schedule, students will have the option to take an additional course compared to previous years.
Will there be a late start day?
- There will not be a “late start day” within the bell schedule. All school days will start at 8:30 am.
Is it possible for my student to have a later start or an earlier release under this new schedule, and if so, what arrangements do we need to make?
- Students will have the ability to request a late start or early release during the course registration process. Students may have an open period to start their day based on student requests and course offerings. This will depend on scheduling and course availability.
Will open enrollment courses only be offered during the 7th and 8th periods?
- “Open Enrollment” courses are potentially a student's 7th or 8th CLASS. It is important to note that these courses will not always exist during the 7th or 8th period. As LBHS builds its master schedule, various processes are implemented to reduce conflicts and maximize student access to classes of interest. LBHS has consistently and proudly offered various coursework options to the student body, and this will continue.
If my student requests a free 1st period and receives one, and I need to drop off my student on campus during that time frame, can my child stay in the library?
- The library and supports/other areas of campus will be accessible during school hours.
Does cheer count as athletic?
- Cheer, as always, is considered part of the LBHS athletics program.
If I am taking a dual enrollment class, is it only in period 6, or can it be in other periods too?
- Dual enrollment courses can occur at various places and times within a student’s schedule. Please consult the school counselor for options.

Open Enrollment Course List

Students are eligible for a 7th or 8th class if the course is from the Open Enrollment Course List below. A 7th or 8th class is OPTIONAL; not required.

Theatre I
Theatre II
Musical Theatre
Theatre Performance
Wind Ensemble
Strings Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Dance II
Dance III
Dance IV
Dance Company (audition required)
Athletics (Periods 7 & 8)
ASB/Leadership (application required)
Yearbook (instructor permission required)
Journalism (instructor permission required)
International Relations/MUN
Authentic Exploratory Research (AER)
CCA Course
Dual Enrollment Course
AP Human Geography

Sample Student Schedules

Sample schedule for high school junior with open enrollment courses

Sample schedule for high school junior with athletics and open enrollment courses

Sample schedule for high school junior with athletics

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23/24 Bell Schedule FAQ

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