Does having Early Dismissal Senior Year Hurt me?

Applying to College
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<p>There are 8 periods to a day at my school, and I currently am a rising senior with Early Dismissal scheduled for 8th period at the end of the day.
I'm not even sure if it'll show up on my transcript in the end, but regardless, will colleges care that I'm taking one less academic course than I could've?</p>

<p>Basically, I took 3 Honors courses frosh year, then 2 honors and 2 aps soph year, 5 aps and 1 honors junior year, and I'm about to take 5 aps senior year.
Is ED going to affect my standing in terms of taking the most rigorous courseload possible? </p>

<p>Transcript:
Freshman Year
English 9 Honors
Algebra II Honors
World History
French III
Physics Honors
Concert Band
Gym
Lunch</p>

<p>Sophomore Year
English 10 Honors
Precalculus Honors
US History Part 1/2 AP
French IV
Chemistry AP
Symphonic Band
Gym
Lunch</p>

<p>Junior Year
English 11 AP (Language & Composition)
Calculus AB AP
US History Part 2/2 AP
French V Honors
Biology AP
AP Economics
Gym
Lunch</p>

<p>(Projected) Senior Year
English 12 AP (Literature & Composition)
Calculus BC AP
French AP
Environmental Science AP
Statistics AP
Gym
Lunch
(Early dismissal)</p>

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<p>No, you already have a challenging schedule, and it's not going to show up on your transcript (just like they don't include "lunch" etc.).</p>

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<p>Yeah, not a problem. My son had the same scenario his senior year...you have all those APs...don't sweat it.</p>

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<p>What the hell are these schedules?</p>

<p>Is lunch optional or something? And at the end of the day?</p>

<p>My school is too structured....</p>