High School: Grades 9-12
Research shows that a teen's natural sleep cycle makes it difficult to learn early in the morning. We want our students to come to school rested and excited about the day ahead.
This is why HGS required high school classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:00 a.m. Language Elective (Optional)
10:00 a.m. Core classes begin
3:25 p.m. Core classes end
3:30-5 p.m. Clubs (Optional)
Tuesdays
Field Studies/Projects/Study Days--times vary
Fridays
Internships or Community Service--times vary
Middle School: Grades 7 & 8
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesdays
Field Studies or Community Service Days--times vary
Fridays
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Howard Gardner School | 4913 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | 703.822.9300
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hands on learning through environmental science and the arts
The Howard Gardner School
Serving grades 6-12