I was absolute wiped out yesterday afternoon and so were my kids. I know, I asked.
For the first time ever, we did an accellerated block. We normally have 7 regular class periods and a short advisory period, giving us 50 minutes with each class. To help the math and science department and to give some time for special events, we have a modificed A/B schedule where we have 4 class period each day. Thursday was 1st through 4th, which gave me no break. Friday was 5th through 7th, then Advisory (we call it PAWS), so we could have a pep rally.
I tried to get my students to do class periods of work, but I think I was only successful with the advanced (AP) students. I am having trouble getting all my students to get with the program, and am going to have to really crack down on them on Monday. I have students in each class that are cooperating, but not the majority.
Thankfully the modified schedule happens about once a month. Though boy howdy, science better be doing labs on those day.