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INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
SPRING PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Block/Singleton Definitions
Dobyns-Bennett utilizes a modified block schedule. The two types of classes utilized in this type of schedule are Block
classes and Singleton classes.
Block classes: 90 minutes per day for 90 days (one semester)
Singleton classes: 50 minutes per day for 180 days (All year)
Block classes and Singleton classes are arranged in one of four possible configurations to create a student’s schedule.
These configurations are as follows:
ALL BLOCK 6 Block/2 Afternoon Singleton Schedule
Term 1 Term 2 4 Block/4 Singleton Schedule
Block A Class #1 Class #5
Block B Class #2 Class #6
Block C Class #3 Class #7
Block D Class #4 Class #8
6 Block/2 Morning Singleton Schedule
Term 1 Term 2
Singleton 1 Class #1 ↓↓
Singleton 2 Class #2 ↓↓
Block B Class #3 Class #6
Block C Class #4 Class #7
Block D Class #5 Class #8
During pre-registration in the spring, students request exactly eight courses in one of these configurations. A student’s
preferred schedule configuration in addition to his/her course requests are simply requests. Many factors
affect the scheduling process and the schedule that a student receives during the summer may differ from his/her
original requests.
DB Registration Process:
1. Students will receive registration forms.
2. Students will receive instructions and information from the counselors and the course catalog will be posted
on the Dobyns-Bennett website.
3. Students are advised to take these forms home to review with parents.
4. Students/Parents/Guardians should very carefully consider student courses, electives, AP courses, dual
enrollment, state/local dual credit, and alternatives.
5. Students are to complete the schedule request form and have parents sign it before they meet with their
counselor.
6. Students will meet with a counselor to register for classes at an appointed time.
7. Students are to bring their completed schedule request to the appointment.
8. If an appointment is missed the student may turn in their registration card to the counseling office or may
come to the counseling office to reschedule their appointment.
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