Shadow Hills High School has transitioned to a temporary block schedule for the next three weeks to accommodate mandatory junior testing for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

While the school normally follows a traditional seven-period schedule, students will attend three classes per day for approximately two hours each through the duration of the testing period. The first week focuses on English Language Arts, followed by mathematics in the second week and science in the third.

The shift has sparked a variety of reactions from students and staff. Some students prefer the longer periods, noting they provide ample time to complete assignments without the 50-minute rush. Others argue the longer blocks make the school day feel extended.

“Block periods are very long and it makes me more tired,” sophomore Grace Peterson said.

For freshmen, this marks their first experience with a block schedule.

“I like block schedule because I like how you see your teacher two times a week,” freshman Christopher Ortiz said. “It could be beneficial because if you have something due… you have a day or so to complete that assignment.”