Question+1

As we look at possible schedule options for next year, we need your feedback: Items in red indicate responses of participants.

Indicate: 1. The positives of changing to a 50 minute class period schedule. 2. The challenges of changing to a 50 minute class period schedule. 3. What works on this type of schedule. 4. What questions do you have?
 * == Better match for many students' attention spans, especially freshmen ==
 * == Having class each day is probably a better "flow" for students, especially the younger ones. ==
 * == A student does not miss as much learning when they are absent one day ==
 * == For math, one concept per day rather than two every other day is probably a better learning situation ==
 * == Theatre arts (acting) will work well with the 50 minute class schedule. (frequent reminders of line memorization is a plus) ==
 * == When a student is absent, we won't go for four to six days without seeing that student. ==
 * == Retention will be higher -- we won't have to spend a lengthy amount of time reteaching a "forgotten" concept. ==
 * == Teachers will be forced to use their time more efficiently (no 30 minutes of free time every class). ==
 * == The schedule will be more condusive tp giving more frequent formative assessments. ==
 * == You get to see your students every day which will minimize the time between lessons. ==
 * == More frequent and regular exposure usually means better retention. ==
 * === less time for "out of the seat" activities requiring transition time ===
 * === less time for going over homework and answering questions ===
 * === will lose the "extra day between" for students to come for tutorials ===
 * === Classes that require the set up and disbursement of materials and equipment such as technical theatre will be hurt by the 50 minute class period. ===
 * === Teachers will have to do planning every day, and some will have to rewrite curriculum to adjust to the new schedule. ===
 * === Students might struggle if they have multiple tests in one day; teachers will have to consider testing only on certain days to avoid this (i.e. Math and Science test only Tuesdays, electives test Wednesdays, English and History test Thursdays). That being said, some AP teachers might have to test two days for every test (calculator and non-calculator, or multiple choice and free response). ===
 * Students pulled out of class to see AP, counselor, nurse, etc, will miss a higher portion of the class.
 * Students will have homework from double the classes each day.
 * ** Science classes will have a difficult time getting labs completed. **
 * === Math actually works well with having class every day. ===
 * === Ditto for foreign language ===
 * === Better situation for younger students ===
 * === Students with a short attention span will do better with this. ===
 * === Students will be forced to be up on their feet every 50 minutes. ===
 * === When will we know about what schedule we will have? ===
 * === Will PLCs be held during contract time? ===
 * Conference periods?
 * === What will happen to advisory? ===