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Mount Si High School

High School Schedule Advisory Committee Parent Information Night

March 14, 2017

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Meeting Target

I will gain a better understanding

• f the three schedule models

being studied by the HSSAC.

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Background Information

• What’s happening across the State/Region?
• Decision Making Timeline
• Review Bell Schedules currently being studied

by the committee?

Table Group Activity Closure

• Next Steps

Agenda

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• Spring 2016
• Explore, Exam, Learn, Share
• Share with staff, students, parents for input
• Narrow options for more in-depth study
• Fall 2016
• Continue to Explore, Exam, Learn, Share
• Gather input from staff, students, parents
• Present options to MSHS staff for input
• School Board Updates
• Parent Information Night
• Winter/Spring 2016-17
• Identify top option(s)
• Site Visits
• Gather additional input from staff, students, parents
• Present recommendation to MSHS Staff
• Recommendation to Superintendent
• Develop Implementation Plan

HSSAC Process Timeline

Target Date for Implementation: 2018-19 School Year

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Why is there a need to

rethink the High School Bell Schedule?

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• Core 24 -new graduation requirements (E2SSB)
• College and Career readiness (rigor & flexible)
• Interventions for struggling learners
• Equal access for all students
• Opportunity for Advisory
• Small Learning Communities – Problem-based Learning opportunities
• Opportunity to address student stress

Schedule demands for Students?

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High School Graduation Requirements

Change Current Sophomores Change Change Change

Change

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What are others doing to address the challenges?

 About 1/3 of high schools are pursuing a change in bell

schedule (or have changed recently)

 About 1/3 of high schools don’t need to change as they

already have a bell schedule that accommodates a 24 credit high school diploma

 About 1/3 of districts have requested the two year

waiver from the State Board of Education delaying implementation of new requirements Source: Association of Washington School Principals

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What is happening across the state?

 62% of high schools are sitting on a 6 period day

• Mostly 3A and 4A comprehensive HS
• More rural schools are using a 7-8 period day

 38% of high schools are using a 4X8, 4X4 block or seven

period/block schedule

 School Districts/High Schools have adopted or considering

a 3X5 Trimester schedule

• Kelso, Sunnyside, Renton, Seattle, Eastmont, Aberdeen, Lake

Washington, Peninsula, Port Angeles, Shelton, and others.

 88 school districts have applied for a 2 year waiver delaying

implementation of CORE 24

Source: Association of Washington School Principals

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What are nearby school districts doing?

School District Current Schedule Considering a new schedule?

Renton

6 Period Trimesters (fall 2018)

Mercer Island

7 Period Alt Bloc No

Bellevue

7 Period Alt. Block No

Northshore

6 Period Alt. Block No

Seattle

Various Yes

Tahoma

6 Period Alt. Block 8 Period Block: 4 X 8 Alt. days (starts in 2018)

Bainbridge

7 Period Alt. Block No

Federal Way

8 Period: 4 X 8 Alt. days (2015) No

Riverview

6 Period Alt. Block Under review?

Issaquah

Various No

Lake Washington

6 Period Yes

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Bridging the gap to a new schedule…

 New policy and procedures for course waivers

for good cause

 PE Waiver for Community Based Activities

(2410P/D2)

 PE Credit for School Sports (2410P/E1)  Credit Retrieval via state exam (2410P/J1)  Other: “0” period, summer school, online credit

retrieval and credit enhancement options

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HSSAC Committee

 Mary Alinger  Tyler Baxter  John Belcher  Lindsey Elgammal  Greg Hart  Jeff Hogan  Jennifer Holloway  Chelsea King  Nick Kurka  Bill Leather  Jerry Maher  Nancy Meeks  Ruth Moen

• Rachel Raff
• Sierra Rothlisberg
• Rhonda Schmidt
• Nick

Viera

• Matt Wenman
• Linda Wickswat
• Lynsey Woldendorp
• Angela Zwiefelhofer
• Cathy Templin
• Chirag

Vedullapalli

• Ezra Bacon-Gershman
• Fleur Uittenbogaard
• Mallory Golic
• Marcella Murphy
• Vernie Newell

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Student, Staff, Parent Feedback

1 14 14 25 16 11 32 9 20 32 2 9 1 13 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

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Period 7 Per. Modified Block 4X4 Block 4X8 Block 3X5 Trimester

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R e s p

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“Best meets needs of students”

Parents Staff Students

Students – 45; Staff – 82; Parent – 21

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Student, Staff, Parent Feedback

5 15 19 20 11 10 35 13 21 30 3 6 2 6 9 10 20 30 40 50 60

• Trad. 7

Period 7 Per. Modified Block 4X4 Block 4X8 Block 3X5 Trimester

N u m b e r

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R e s p

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“Best meets the needs of teachers”

Parents Staff Students

Students – 45; Staff – 82; Parent – 21

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Schedules still under consideration

• 7 Period with Alternating Block Schedule
• 8 Period Block: 4 X 8 alternating days
• 5 Period Trimesters (3 x 5)
• No longer being considered
• Traditional Seven Period Schedule
• Eight Period Block: 4X4 by semesters

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HSSAC Activities

 18 committee meetings since March 2016  Conducted a parent, student and staff survey  Student focus group meeting (November/March)  Parent information night (November/March)  Up-to-date HSSAC website  3 MSHS staff work sessions (June, November, and January)  Narrowed down to 3 schedule option and conducted 3

school site visits

• Kelso High School (3x5)– Federal

Way High School (4x8) – Mercer Island High School (7 Per. Alt block)

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Keys Factors to Insure Successful Selection and Implementation of a New Bell Schedule

 Identify Goals  Involve Staff, Parents, Students, District Office, and the Teacher’s

Association.

 Research and identify benefits for both students/teacher  Visit other schools  Create, review sample schedules for both teachers and students  Develop and implement a professional development plan:

• Pacing guides, lesson design and Instructional Strategies (do not ASSUME

that teachers will change instruction to fit the block schedule without ongoing professional development)

• Continue PD after first year of implementation

 Evaluate schedule on a yearly basis  Review school policies to align with new schedule  Review Financial Impacts

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Site Visits: What did we learn…?

 Students/most staff liked having one or more longer

instructional periods during the week.

 All reported “calmer” school atmosphere on block days as

a result of fewer transitions.

 All reported increased flexibility and choice for students,

but that often means “new” classes have to be created and teachers have to prepare for.

 Mercer Island - Staff may not having planning time every

• day. Students had option of an “open period” in schedule.

 Federal Way – all Freshman took a Freshman support class

to help with transition to high school.

 Longer periods very conducive to authentic AP practice

exams.

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Preliminary Estimate of Incremental Impact of a Schedule Change Financial vs. Class Size

Schedule Estimated Financial Impact Estimated Class Size Impact Current 6 Period NA Target 27/class 3 x 5 Trimester $525,000 29/class 4 x 8 Alternating Block $1,000,000 31/class 7 Period Alt. Block $1,400,000 33

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• Current MSHS class size average ~25
• Solution may be a combination of incremental cost increase and increase to

average class size.

Sample: 4 x 8 Alternating Block Schedule

Mon A Tues B Wed A Thurs B Fri A Week 1 1 5 1 5 1 2 6 2 6 2 3 7 3 7 3 4 8 4 8 4 Week 2 B A B A B 5 1 5 1 5 6 2 6 2 6 7 3 7 3 7 8 4 8 4 8

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• Maintain the length of the current school

day

• Classes shortened on Fridays
• Students take eight, 85-minute

classes per year that meet on alternating days throughout the school year 1 credit = 125 hours

• Students are in four classes each day
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• tal of 8 credits earned in one year
• Available slots/credits over 4 years =

32 slots/credits

• Need to increase graduation requirements

Sample: 4 x 8 Block Daily Schedule

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Regular Schedule Friday Early Release

Sample 4 yr. plan: Student Schedule

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Table Group Discussion/Activity

Review and discuss the daily schedule, and 4 year plan through the lens of your student(s) and how might this schedule positively or negatively impact their high school experience? For example:

• Balance academic needs with academic exploration (credit

recovery, AP, electives, music, career interests, etc.)

• Impact on student workload
• Continuity of courses and ability to fulfill course outcomes

and requirements

• Consistent instructional time
• Impact of student absenteeism
• Student stress level

Record questions, noticing’s and wonderings

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Sample: 7 period alternating block Schedule

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Friday

1 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 5 6 3 3 4 7 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7

• Maintain current length
• f school day
• Multiple variations

possible.

• Students take seven ~48

minute (or less) classes 2 times/week

• Students take 3 or 4 ~88

minute classes 2 times/week

• Credits per year = 7
• 1 credit = ~135 hours
• Available slots/credits
• ver 4 years = 28

slots/credits

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Mon Tues Wed Thurs Friday

1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 5 6 4 4 4 7 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7

Sample: 7 Period Alternating Block Schedule

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Regular Schedule Friday Early Release Block Schedule

Sample: Student Schedule

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Table Group Discussion/Activity

Review and discuss the daily schedule, and 4 year plan through the lens of your student(s) and how might this schedule positively or negatively impact their high school experience? For example:

• Balance academic needs with academic exploration (credit

recovery, AP, electives, music, career interests, etc.)

• Impact on student workload
• Continuity of courses and ability to fulfill course outcomes

and requirements

• Consistent instructional time
• Impact of student absenteeism
• Student stress level

Record questions, noticing’s and wonderings

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• Maintain the length of the current

school day

• Classes shortened on Fridays
• Students take five ~70-minute classes

each day 1 trimester course = .5 credit

• 1 credit = ~130 hours
• Some classes may be 3 trimesters (1.5

credits)

• Available slots/credits over 4 years =

30 slots/credits

• Need to increase graduation

requirements

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Sample: 3 x 5 Trimester Schedule

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Regular Schedule Friday Early Release

Sample Student Schedule

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Table Group Discussion/Activity

Review and discuss the daily schedule, and 4 year plan through the lens of your student(s) and how might this schedule positively or negatively impact their high school experience? For example:

• Balance academic needs with academic exploration (credit

recovery, AP, electives, music, career interests, etc.)

• Impact on student workload
• Continuity of courses and ability to fulfill course outcomes

and requirements

• Consistent instructional time
• Impact of student absenteeism
• Student stress level

Record questions, noticing’s and wonderings

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Group Share – Out

What Criteria will the Committee use to guide their decision?

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Meeting Target

I gained a better understanding

• f the three schedule models

currently being studied by the HSSAC.

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HSSAC Update

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• February 17

Site Visit – Federal Way High School

• March 1

Site Visit – Mercer Island High School

• March 2

Site Visit – Kelso High School

• March 9

School Board Update

• March 13

Student Focus Group (7:45-9:30 AM)

• March 14

Parent Information Night (6:30 PM)

• March 16

HSSAC Meeting (2:30 - ?)

• Tentative Dates…
• March 24 or 31

HSSAC Update or Recommendation to MSHS Staff

• March 30

HSSAC Meeting

• April 3

Recommendation Presented to Superintendent

• April 4

School Board Update

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Thank you

Staying Focused on the Kids