District leaders say change to high school schedules will mean less stress, more classes

The San Diego Unified School District wants to see more students graduate . District leaders hope a new schedule will help.

At some high schools, students take six classes each year. At others, students take four classes in the first semester, then four others in the second semester. That gives students more class periods each year and more time to meet their goals.

On Tuesday, the school board approved a plan to switch Mira Mesa, Madison and Canyon Hills High Schools from a six-period schedule to a four-period schedule.

The change will give students more opportunities to retake classes they’ve failed, said Canyon Hills High School Principal Erica Renfree. Right now, her students have to retake classes before school, after school or during the summer.

“A child that fails multiple class