Flexible High School Scheduling Models

Flexible high school scheduling models can help students develop time management and personal organization skills that benefit them after graduation. In the ‘flex-mod’ version of scheduling, the class period varies from course to course, and students can use unstructured time (‘off-mod’ time) to receive personalized academic support, pursue extracurricular opportunities, or complete homework assignments. Some districts even designed their buildings for flex-mod scheduling, so students can use all types of flexible space throughout the day for large group lectures, small group discussions, and individual work.