Though intentions behind the absolvement of the honors block may be thoughtful, this registration change will only hinder students wanting to take fast-paced, higher-level courses.

The dismantling of the honors block will create dysfunctionality, as students who learn at different paces with different commitment to studies will end up in classes together.

The setup of honors classes in previous years reinforced strong decision-making, as students would sign up for three classes at the same time. Students put consideration into which block they would sign up for, ensuring a well-contemplated decision.

The honors block provided an accelerated group of classes for students up to the challenge, while the non-honors block allowed students wanting to move through the material at a standard pace to learn in classes where they would not fall behind. Both blocks allowed students to independently challenge themselves. In either block, students were allowed to stay at the same level as the classmates in the same block.

Teacher communication inside each block allowed teachers to make sure they weren’t all giving tests on the same day, which greatly reduced stress on students. Teachers facilitating the same block were also able to take a team approach to communicating with struggling students. The new system will hinder the ability to easily plan and communicate.

Block scheduling pushed students to succeed in all areas of study. Taking the honors block motivated students to improve upon their weaknesses if they struggled in a particular subject.

Block scheduling kept students from prioritizing one block class over another, because they were all the same level. This assisted students in college preparation because they had to focus on their classes equally, creating a strong foundation in each subject.

The block system benefitted students by putting them in an environment where they could learn at the level best for them.