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For information on the
high school Half-Day Schedule and what
happens when the opening of school is
delayed due to bad weather etc., go to:
Delay Schedules |
Normal Block Schedule
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School follows an
alternate day block schedule of four 82-minute
blocks per day plus homeroom and lunch. The high
school day starts at 7:50 am and regular classes end
at 2:18 pm.
Under the
alternate day block schedule, classes meet
every other day except science and physical
education. These two classes share a block with
phys. ed. meeting every third day.
Advantages of
this system include the fact that students have to
prepare for only four subjects per day, teachers
have time for more substantive classroom activities
and discussions, and less time is wasted passing
from class to class.
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7:50-9:12 |
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Homeroom
9:17-9:27 |
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2
9:32-10:54 |
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3
10:59-12:51 |
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4
12:56-2:18 |
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1st Lunch: 10:54 - 11:24 AM
2nd Lunch: 12:21 - 12:51 PM
AAP (Academic Assistance Period): 2:25 - 3:15 PM
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
High School
block schedule days are labeled "A" through "F."
To help everyone keep track of which day is which,
the day's letter is posted just inside the main
school entrance. The day's letter also appears
on each school day on the master, printed district
calendar. This calendar is mailed to all BH-BL
households every August or can be downloaded
in pdf format from the
district calendars page.
Please note: the previously announced
letter for each day will NOT change even if school
is closed unexpectedly due to severe weather or
other problem.
Activity Period & Buses
On most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, middle
and high school pupils are encouraged to stay at
school for an extra hour after their classes end.
This extra hour is called Activity Period at the
Middle School and Academic Assistance Period at the
High School. Students can use it to make up missed
work, do research in the school libraries, or get
individual help from teachers. Both schools also
offer a wide variety of after-school extracurricular
activities, clubs, and sports so that students can
develop their interests, acquire life-long skills,
and use their after-school time in a healthy manner.
A second,
condensed bus run is provided after Activity Period
on these days to transport students home. For a list
of Activity Buses, go to
Transportation.
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