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- We’ve been discussing researching the
block schedule since 2011-2012.
- A/B - Four-period day.
A/B BLOCK SCHEDULING 2015-2016 BLOCK DISCUSSION Weve been - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
A/B BLOCK SCHEDULING 2015-2016 BLOCK DISCUSSION Weve been - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
A/B BLOCK SCHEDULING 2015-2016 BLOCK DISCUSSION Weve been discussing researching the block schedule since 2011-2012. A/B - Four-period day. 84 minute block All students must take 8 courses Special circumstances (IEP
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- Continuity of instruction (full-year)
- 98% of graduates attending College
- Closely resembles college model
Why an Alternating-Day (A/B)Block?
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2014-2015
- 8 Classes, 8 Locations
- 28 minutes of travel
time
- Students have 44 min
study-halls
- Students take between
32 and 40 credits
- No Credit at 16 abs.
Schedule/academic changes
2015-2016
- 4 classes, 4 locations
- 15 minutes of travel time
- 25 min academic period
at the end of the day
- All students will receive
40 credits
- No Credit at 8 abs.
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Instructional opportunity/strategies
2014-2015
- Students/teachers
prepare for 5-6 classes per day
- Limited time for
varied instruction
- Time constraints limit
use of technology & Collaborative planning
2015-2016
- Students/teachers prepare
for 2-3 classes per day
- Increased time allows for
multiple and differentiated activities
- Longer class periods
provide opportunities for technology integration
- Collaborative lesson
planning
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Student Benefits
2014-2015
- Students prepare for 7-
9 classes per night
- Clubs, sports conflict
w/ after school help
- Many transitions
throughout the day
2015-2016
- Students prepare for 4
classes per night
- Schedule will mimic
more of a collegiate schedule
- 10 credit AP Sciences
- Fewer transitions
- Extra help available
within the school day
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Framework for Instruction (85):
10 min's - Do Now 15 min's - Direct instruction 10 min's - Whole class assessment (Q&A) 25 min's - collaborative group work / Small group guided instruction 15 min's - Independent assessments/practice 10 min's - Closure
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EXAMPLE BLOCK (84- MINUTE BLOCK)
BLOCK 1 7:30 - 8:54 HOMEROOM 8:54 - 8:59 BLOCK 2 9:03 - 10:27 EITHER Lunch 1 then BLOCK 3B (L-1) - 10:31 - 11:00, (Block 3B) - 11:04 - 12:28 OR BLOCK 3A then Lunch 2 (Block 3A) 10:31 - 11:55, (L-2) - 11:59 - 12:28 BLOCK 4 12:32 - 1:56 ACADEMIC STUDY HALL 2:00 - 2:25
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Course Selection
- Students will choose a full schedule (40
credits).
- Allows for students to take multiple
languages, multiple sciences, more electives.
- Allows for both semester and full-year
electives.
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- English
○ 4 possible new offerings
- Science
○ 3 possible new offerings
- Social Studies
○ 1 possible new elective
- Music
○ 4 possible new offerings
- Business
○ Expansion of the business offerings
Increased Elective Offerings
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Science courses will no longer be linked with Physical Education Courses
- Labs can happen in any class at a more natural
point in the curriculum
- Because PE and Science courses are no longer
linked they can be scheduled at anytime
Seniors are no longer limited to taking courses within 7 periods because of senior study. Allows for more flexibility in the placement
- f courses.
Scheduling Flexibility
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- Allows for students to go into greater depth of material having
more time on task with each subject area.
- Students will be able to take more courses (160 credits),
enhancing their exposure to different disciplines.
- Allows students to focus on material from only four courses a
night.
- Less conflicts in students schedules. Students will be able to
double up in specific subject areas, especially those students who would like to take multiple sciences and/or languages.
- Better prepare students for a college environment.
What Are The Advantages?
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What questions do you have regarding next year and A/B Block Scheduling. BLOCK SCHEDULING WEBSITE https://sites.google.com/a/shoreregional.
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