River’s Edge Academy's schedule and structures promote academic rigor and intensive work in the four core academic areas (language arts, social studies, science, and math) during each of the four high school years through highly engaging work and a nurturing school culture. School Day The school day begins at 8:15 am and ends at 2:30 pm. Classes are fifty minutes long to maximize student learning. Teaching and learning are interdisciplinary at River’s Edge Academy. Each Wednesday is designated for fieldwork and college visits. School begins at 8:15 am and ends at 12:30 pm. The afternoon is time for student internships or other independent work. Teachers will use this time for team planning and professional development. Both are essential for the success of an Expeditionary Learning School. Intensives Intensives are courses lasting for 5-8 full school days and occur at the end of each semester. Students are either participating in an in-depth study of a special topic or receiving specific academic support. To ensure that all students stay on track and successfully meet our graduation requirements, students who have fallen behind in one or more of their classes will be enrolled in a credit recovery intensive. During an elective Intensive, students have a chance to focus on a type of study that is different from what they experience during the regular school day. Electives Students will earn elective credits the last period of the day and during intensives. Elective classes change each quarter giving students the opportunity to take 4 electives each year. Please see the credit section for information about elective and intensive credit. Student Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-8:15 Breakfast 8:15-8:25 Morning Circle 8:30-9:25 First Period 9:30-10:25 Second Period 10:30-11:25 Third Period 11:25-12:00 Lunch 12:00-12:35 Crew 12:40-1:35 Fourth Period 1:40-2:30 Fifth Period/Elective Wednesday 8:00-8:15 Breakfast 8:15-8:25 Morning Circle 8:30-11:25 Field Work 11:25-12:00 Lunch 12:00-12:30 Crew