Advocates say longer classes help students learn better.
Largo High students Chris West and Mark Aristiziabal work on the board in a combined English One and One Honors class led by Susan Hoffacker, right. Dixie Hollins, Lakewood and Northeast High are thinking about giving it a shot. According to Boca Ciega Principal Barbara Paonessa, the decision wasn't a hasty one. We've actually been looking at it for two years. So at the end of four years, students can earn 32 credits instead of 24.