4x4 University Schedule

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The 4x4 university schedule at PMA allows students to focus on four courses each semester, mirroring the structure found at many universities. This schedule promotes a deeper understanding of subjects, reduces daily workload stress, and better prepares students for the academic pacing of college.

In the University Block Schedule, the school year is divided into two terms, and the school day is divided into four learning blocks.

Benefits of University Schedule 

For Students:

• Less Stressful Schedule 
• Take More Courses (64 vs 48 Semester Grades)
• Achieve Higher (SAT, ACT, AP)
• Individualized 4 Year Plans
• Co-Curricular Periods & Increased Offerings
• More Opportunities to Remediate

For Teachers:

• Decrease Teacher Caseload 
• 5 Classes & 125 students/year →3 Classes & 75 students/term 
• Increase Time for Lesson Prep & Collaboration
• Faculty Retention

Figure 1 - Sample of a basic 4x4 block plan for eight courses. 

View the Bell Schedule

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