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- noun education A
high school class that is offered early in the morning, before the normal start of the school day.
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Despite overwhelming scientific evidence on teenagers’ need for sleep, the profound impact of sleep deprivation and an alarming rise in teen anxiety, depression and suicide, high schools continue to offer what has come to be known as “zero periods.” A zero period is a class period scheduled before the official start of the regular school day — usually starting between 7 and 7:30 a.m.
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We have a couple of classes that run zero period. Teachers don’t get assigned, they agree to do it. They either get an extra “free”/prep hour during regular classes or they get compensated for teaching the extra hour.
"Zero Period" - HS Schedule Spiritually_Seeking 2025
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