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Um . . . I was referring to actual students . . . LOL.

Interesting, at our school, all students take eight courses. I just found out that at least one of the AP Sciences (Chem) take up two periods. WTH?

What does she do during the remaining 1.5 periods?

Perhaps he has an exceptionality (adhd, dysgraphia, etc.) that makes it difficult to complete class work. It also depends on whether he is actually working the whole four hours or mixing work and play.

Our school doesn't have IB although our very large district has a couple of schools that offer IB. Unfortunately, they are not popular here and the programs are not at one of the better schools. The other thing that I have noticed is that high school has changed a lot since the old days. Students don't spent that much of class time "listening" to lectures; they are engaged in actual work, group discussions, projects, presentations, etc.