Possible drawbacks include impact on FTE counts (full-time equivalent), staffing and planning issues, adding of academic electives and increase in teacher preparation and number of papers to grade. Teachers could have up to 25 more students. Also, there will be more class changes. Students will have another class they have to prepare for.

“Overall, I just think it’s going to be the best thing in the world,” Terrell said.

No scheduling is set yet for CCHS, she said. Some schools on the seven-period day have flexible scheduling, which is being considered, she said.

“We will look at different options for our school and see what fits for our faculty, staff and students. We want to make sure what we do is in the best interest of our students,” she said.