I think I like your idea, Sakky! ;D I think playing out an entire year would tire out a lot of the storylines, and generally lead to a lull in interest a lot quicker than doing a shorter amount of time. Summer gives more of an option to sort of jump around to all of the relevant events without too many moments of low activity.<br/><br/>Besides, high school doesn't really get super interesting until the very end of the year when everyone's done listening to the rules! ;D