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AB Alternating Day Block Schedule Joseph Lewis, Principal Felix Addo, Assistant Principal

AB Alternating Day Block Schedule Joseph Lewis, Principal Felix Addo, Assistant Principal Mary Frances George, Assistant Principal Harry Johnston, Assistant Principal Wes Bergazzi, Assistant Principal Athletics and Activities Dave Ripley, Principal Intern 2-18-09. 7 Classes Per Day

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AB Alternating Day Block Schedule Joseph Lewis, Principal Felix Addo, Assistant Principal

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  1. AB Alternating Day Block Schedule • Joseph Lewis, Principal • Felix Addo, Assistant Principal • Mary Frances George, Assistant Principal • Harry Johnston, Assistant Principal • Wes Bergazzi, Assistant Principal Athletics and Activities • Dave Ripley, Principal Intern • 2-18-09

  2. 7 Classes Per Day 28 Credits in 4 Years 45 Minute Class periods 20 minute lunch Limited Selection of Electives Teacher load ~150 students Repeats are done in the summer or during the following year In a 6 ½ hour school day… A typical student will engage in 9 different activities in 9 different locations A teacher will prepare for and teach five classes engaging with over 150 student sin the classroom WHAT IS TRADITIONAL SCHEDULING?

  3. WHAT IS AB BLOCK SCHEDULING? 8 Classes per year. Students earn up to 32 credits. ~85 to 90 minute class periods Only 4 classes per day ~20 minute lunch Expanded elective course selections Teacher load ~ 75 students per day Daily assignment and homework focuses only on the four classes from that day. Includes flexibility in scheduling to include remediation, enrichment and extension within a lesson and/or within a class period

  4. OTHER TYPES OF BLOCK • XY • 4X4 HOWEVER…AB BLOCK IS MOST LIKE OUR CURRENT 7 PERIOD DAY

  5. WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS ABOUT BLOCK SCHEDULING • More course credits are completed • Equal or better mastery and retention of material • Reduction in suspensions and dropout rates • Improved relationships between students and teachers Carroll, Joseph. “Organizing Time to Support Learning” (1994)

  6. MORE RESEARCH… • More time to give students individual assistance • Opportunity to get to know the students personally • Time for more creative and meaningful student work • The ability for the teacher to structure a full lesson • Less stressful and more flexible classroom environment Payne, Jordan. “The Evaluation of a High School Block Schedule” (1996)

  7. MORE RESEARCH… • Increased attendance • Students have more time for problem-based and inquiry-based activities • Fewer class changes resulted in fewer disciplinary problems Casey, Patricia. “Teaching Mathematics on the Block”, U.S. Department of Education

  8. WHY AB BLOCK SCHEDULING? (Specifics) • Our classrooms are simply too crowded. And, our projected enrollment for 09-10 is expected to increase. • In block schedules, teachers instruct fewer students per day.  The pupil teacher ratios are generally lower. This allows for more individual help and guided instruction. • 90 minute blocks accommodate extended lessons for things like science labs, projects, fine arts rehearsals, etc.

  9. WHY AB BLOCK SCHEDULING? (Specifics) • Students can take eight classes a year instead of seven, which means that students will be able to take more classes over a four-year period. • Students will have fewer conflicts in their schedules. • Students can schedule a Resource Period in order to obtain help in difficult classes. • There is more flexibility.  Double programming can be accomplished in any desired course such as AP classes or fine arts classes.

  10. WHY AB BLOCK SCHEDULING? (Specifics) • The majority of schools in Virginia are using this system. Problems with student transfers should be reduced. • Managing make-up work is easier because students miss fewer classes per day. • The number of books students carry on one day will be half of what they now carry. • Block schedules have shown to facilitate positive improvements in school climate and a reduction in incidents of student misbehavior.

  11. WHAT DOES AB BLOCK SCHEDULING LOOK LIKE? • A Day = Four Classes of approximately 85 to 90 minutes a class. • B Day = Four Classes of approximately 85 to 90 minutes a class. • Lunch would be during Block Three on both days.

  12. TYPICAL AB SCHEDULE

  13. QUESTIONS?

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