Curriculum
Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, Hoover began block scheduling. Each day includes four blocks approximately 80 minutes in length. This allows for a longer teaching time and also for the students to receive a 45-minute lunch. The days are split into green and gold days, which alternate every other day for a total of 8 classes every two days.
Students are required to take at least three years of all core classes. PE is only required for four semesters. The district decides how many credits a student must have to graduate.
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