2026-27 7th-12th Schedule - Maclay School
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:17
2026-27 7th-12th Schedule - Maclay School
Why are we adding 45 minutes back into the Upper School day?
Will the later dismissal affect after-school practices and activities?
What is H Block?
Does H Block replace Community Time?
Is there ever a study hall built into H Block?
When will students make up a test?
What will my child do during Office Hours if they do not need to see a teacher?
Can students leave early for lunch during Office Hours?
What are Office Hours?
We are adding 45 minutes back into the Upper School day to create a more student-centered schedule and strengthen the overall student experience. This additional time gives students better access to teachers through daily Office Hours, which provides a consistent opportunity for extra help, questions, and academic support that is no longer dependent on whether a student has a study hall in their schedule.
The added time also helps us build a school day that is more thoughtful, safe, and supportive for students. This includes a 10-minute Homeroom at the start of each day to give students time to settle in, put away their phones, hear announcements, and take care of important school business so the instructional day can begin with fewer distractions. It also includes a longer lunch period, which helps support safer and more manageable transitions during the middle of the day.
Overall, these adjustments are intended to create a stronger daily rhythm for students by improving access to teachers, supporting safety, and making the school day function in a more intentional and student-centered way.
Our expectation remains that after-school practices and activities will be managed in a way that respects students’ time and family schedules. Coaches and program leaders will be expected to plan efficiently and use time well so that practices and activities remain appropriately structured.
H Block is a dedicated Upper School community period designed to strengthen student connection, engagement, and development. During this time, students will participate in activities such as Advisory, grade-level seminars, Acorn-to-Oaks, club meetings, guest speakers, Academic team practice, and other One School programming.
H Block builds on and expands the purpose of Community Time. It creates more intentional space for Advisory, student programming, seminars, clubs, and community-building experiences within the Upper School.
H Block is primarily intended for purposeful student programming and community-based activities. While there may be times when students use the period in a quieter or more reflective way, the primary purpose of H Block is not study hall.
In most cases, students will make up tests after school in the Testing Center or at a time determined by the classroom teacher. The exact plan may vary depending on the assessment and the student’s schedule.
Students will report to their Homeroom during Office Hours. If a student needs to see a teacher, they will request to do so from Homeroom. If a student does not need to meet with a teacher, they will remain in Homeroom and be supervised by the Homeroom teacher.
No. Students may not leave early for lunch during Office Hours. If a student needs to be checked out during this time, a parent or other authorized adult must come to campus and sign the student out through the Upper School office.
Office Hours are built into the schedule each day to give students regular access to teachers for extra help, assignment clarification, academic enrichment, and general support. By having Office Hours every day for 20 minutes, students have more consistent opportunities to connect with teachers, and that access is no longer dependent on whether a student has a study hall in their schedule. This time also allows students to ask questions, review material, and take initiative in their learning.
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Why are we adding 45 minutes back into the Upper School day?
Will the later dismissal affect after-school practices and activities?
What is H Block?
Does H Block replace Community Time?
Is there ever a study hall built into H Block?
When will students make up a test?
What will my child do during Office Hours if they do not need to see a teacher?
Can students leave early for lunch during Office Hours?
What are Office Hours?
We are adding 45 minutes back into the Upper School day to create a more student-centered schedule and strengthen the overall student experience. This additional time gives students better access to teachers through daily Office Hours, which provides a consistent opportunity for extra help, questions, and academic support that is no longer dependent on whether a student has a study hall in their schedule.
The added time also helps us build a school day that is more thoughtful, safe, and supportive for students. This includes a 10-minute Homeroom at the start of each day to give students time to settle in, put away their phones, hear announcements, and take care of important school business so the instructional day can begin with fewer distractions. It also includes a longer lunch period, which helps support safer and more manageable transitions during the middle of the day.
Overall, these adjustments are intended to create a stronger daily rhythm for students by improving access to teachers, supporting safety, and making the school day function in a more intentional and student-centered way.
Our expectation remains that after-school practices and activities will be managed in a way that respects students’ time and family schedules. Coaches and program leaders will be expected to plan efficiently and use time well so that practices and activities remain appropriately structured.
H Block is a dedicated Upper School community period designed to strengthen student connection, engagement, and development. During this time, students will participate in activities such as Advisory, grade-level seminars, Acorn-to-Oaks, club meetings, guest speakers, Academic team practice, and other One School programming.
H Block builds on and expands the purpose of Community Time. It creates more intentional space for Advisory, student programming, seminars, clubs, and community-building experiences within the Upper School.
H Block is primarily intended for purposeful student programming and community-based activities. While there may be times when students use the period in a quieter or more reflective way, the primary purpose of H Block is not study hall.
In most cases, students will make up tests after school in the Testing Center or at a time determined by the classroom teacher. The exact plan may vary depending on the assessment and the student’s schedule.
Students will report to their Homeroom during Office Hours. If a student needs to see a teacher, they will request to do so from Homeroom. If a student does not need to meet with a teacher, they will remain in Homeroom and be supervised by the Homeroom teacher.
No. Students may not leave early for lunch during Office Hours. If a student needs to be checked out during this time, a parent or other authorized adult must come to campus and sign the student out through the Upper School office.
Office Hours are built into the schedule each day to give students regular access to teachers for extra help, assignment clarification, academic enrichment, and general support. By having Office Hours every day for 20 minutes, students have more consistent opportunities to connect with teachers, and that access is no longer dependent on whether a student has a study hall in their schedule. This time also allows students to ask questions, review material, and take initiative in their learning.
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