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Small Learning Communities & Trimester Scheduling

The Vision. Small Learning Communities & Trimester Scheduling. Jim Clark Jennifer Henry Teresa Nicosia Rachel McCormick. ”The Vision” Video Intro to Dixie. Larry Tibbs Brennon Sapp. Agenda for Today. Trimester-Basics (10-15 minutes) SOS Video (10-15 minutes)

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Small Learning Communities & Trimester Scheduling

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  1. The Vision Small Learning Communities & Trimester Scheduling Jim Clark Jennifer Henry Teresa Nicosia Rachel McCormick ”The Vision” Video Intro to Dixie Larry Tibbs Brennon Sapp

  2. Agenda for Today • Trimester-Basics (10-15 minutes) • SOS Video (10-15 minutes) • Intro to SOS (60+ minutes) • SOS Details & What it means for You • Lunch (50-70 minutes) • SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes) • Average Presenter Presentation Time = 4.5 hrs • Average Salary of Presenters = $54,000 • Average Age of Presenters = 43 • Average Years of Experience = 16 What is in this for me?

  3. Agenda for Today • Trimester-Basics (14 minutes) • SOS Video (11 minutes 53 seconds) • Intro to SOS (63 minutes) • SOS Details & What it means for You • Lunch (60 minutes) • SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes) • Math • Science • English • Social Studies • Group I Electives • Group II Electives • We would also like to know why we are doing this, who has done it before, and how long we will be doing it?

  4. Agenda for Today We will tell you about ourselves Whole Group (we will try to be friendly) Eat with who you like! In small groups & collaborative Yes, we would love to answer your emails • Trimester-Basics (10-15 minutes) • SOS Video (11 minutes) • Intro to SOS (60+ minutes) • SOS Details & What it means • Lunch (?) • SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes) • Math • Science • English • Social Studies • Group I Electives • Group II Electives

  5. Lunch Agenda • Intro to SOS Trimester-Basics • What it means for You • SOS Video • SOS Lessons/Flavoring

  6. Trimester-Basics • Three-12 week grading periods each year • Each class is worth ½ credit • Traditional 1 credit classes are split into A/B • Most AP/Dual credit classes are A/B/C • Five Classes each day • Each class will be 70 minutes long • Each 12 week term is a ½ credit • Students will take a total of fifteen-½ credit classes each school year

  7. Day Pattern 1st Period 7:50- 9:00  2nd Period 9:05-10:15 3rd Period (Lunch) 10:20-11:53   4th Period 11:58- 1:08 5th Period 1:13- 2:30   Lunch #1 10:15-10:38 (23 minutes) Lunch #2 10:40-11:03 (23 minutes) Lunch #3 11:05-11:28 (23 minutes) Lunch #4 11:30-11:53 (23 minutes)

  8. Graduation Requirements: English - 4 units: English I, II, III, & IV Mathematics - 4 units: Must include Algebra I-A & I-B and Geometry * Science - 3.5 units: CSI, Core Life, Physical & Earth/Space Science required, plus 1.5 credits other Science credits. Social Studies - 3 units: Intro. to Social Studies and World Civilization recommended, U.S. History required Health -1/2 unit Physical Education -1/2 unit Arts & Humanities - 1 unit Business Principles - 1 unit (formerly Keyboarding) & Tech. Applications Electives - 10.5 units _______________________________ Total - 28 units *Beginning with the class of 2007, prep algebra will be considered only as an elective credit, not a math credit towards graduation.

  9. Credits Needed for Promotion (Beginning with Class of 2011) Sophomore - 6 credits (including English I) Junior - 13 credits (including English I, II) Senior – 20.5 credits (including English I, II, III)

  10. Why Switch? • Shorter class periods than block • More options for creativity in classes • A and B classes • ½ credit electives • ½ credit requirements • More “Fresh Starts” • Students may retake “part” of a class

  11. Why Switch? • More chances for immediate remediation • More flexibility in student schedules • More flexibility in graduation requirements • Room for study skills

  12. Lessons Learned • A and B Course solve/cause problems • A before B? • Is part B necessary? • Same teacher? • Number of Preps, it’s a problem • Within the trimester • Within the year • Pre-requisites everywhere. . . Or not?

  13. Lessons Learned • Lunch Schedule--Early or Late? • Singletons – Innovative electives create more singletons • Placement of special courses • V-school • Dual credit (colleges are on semesters) • Remediation opportunities

  14. The Vision Small Learning Communities ”The Vision” Video-Year 1 in Reflection

  15. Our Schools of Study

  16. Characteristics: • complicated • emotional • expressive • idealistic • imaginative • impulsive • independent • introspective • intuitive • nonconforming The School of Visual/Performing Arts and Media (VPAM) • Abilities • writing • musical • artistic Jobs: • composer • musician • stage director • writer • interior decorator • actor/actress • event coordinator • reporter • artist • photographer • advertisement executive

  17. The School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • Characteristics: • analytical • cautious • complex • critical • curious • Intellectual • introverted, • methodical • precise • rational Jobs: • mechanic • aircraft controller • surveyor • farmer • electrician • biologist • chemist • physicist • anthropologist • geologist • med tech • Abilities • mechanical • mathematic • scientific

  18. The School of Law, Education, Health & Human Services (LEHH) Jobs: • teacher • religious worker • counselor • psychologist • social worker • speech therapist • police officer • lawyer • nurse • nutritionist • physical therapist • sociologist Characteristics: • cooperative • generous • helpful • idealistic • patient • responsible • social • sympathetic • understanding • warm Abilities social verbal emotional

  19. (BIT)Business & Information Technology The School of Characteristics: • acquisitive • adventurous • agreeable • ambitious • extroverted • energetic • attention-getting • impulsive • optimistic • popular • self-confident Jobs: • salesperson • manager • business executive • television producer • sports promoter • buyer • bookkeeper • stenographer • financial analyst • banker • cost estimator • tax expert Abilities leadership speaking clerical

  20. Freshman Academy • Team approach • Most critical year • Various support programs • Used as a vehicle to introduce students to the Schools of Study (Decision point) • Freshman Coordinator and a Freshman Administrator • Pathways (Advisory)

  21. Establish a Vision Team • A group to trail blaze the path to the New Dixie Heights High School • Professional development • Time line/steps • Advocates for change • Hand Picked Committee (12) • Teacher leaders • Representative group • Visionaries • SOS Lead Teachers

  22. Spreading the Word • “The Vision” – Promotional Video • School of Study • Websites • Brochures • Videos • Parent Information Nights • To Students • Surveys • Videos • Freshman Academy (lessons, advisory, and posters) • SOS Sample Videos

  23. Curriculum Development • Model Lessons • Flavoring of Core Content Classes (Relevancy) • Collaborative Lessons • Business/Community Involvement • Development of New Electives

  24. Science Then • Three Required Classes • Biology (1 credit-freshman) • Earth/Space Science (1 credit) • Integrated Science (1 credit) • Electives • Chemistry (1 credit) • Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit) • Physics (1 credit) • Environmental Science (1 credit) • AP Chemistry (2 credits) • AP Biology (2 credits)

  25. Science Now Three and a Half Required Classes • Scientific Investigations (1/2 credit-freshman) • Life Science (1/2 credit) • Earth/Space Science (1/2 credit) • Physical Science (1/2 credit) • 1½ credits to be spread out in electives Electives (all ½ credit, save AP Classes) • Chemistry A & B • Anatomy A & B • Physics A & B • Environmental Science • Forensics • Zoology • Astronomy • Chemistry & Community • Oceanography/Marin Biology • Medical Science • Radio Technology • Horticulture • Geology • Meteorology • Anatomy for Artist • AP Chemistry • AP Biology

  26. Career Pathways • SOS • Pathway • Occupations • Recommended Courses • LEHHS • Education/Psychology • Counselor • Child Development • Psychology • . . . .

  27. Establishing Business Partnership • Business Partnership Receptions • Business Partner Liaison • Externships • Business Panels

  28. Entrepreneurship Project • Research/Identify Business Site • Formal Presentation • Business Mentors

  29. Building SOS Identity • SOS/Student Data Bases • Student Advisory Councils • SOS Pathway Groups • Career Mini-sessions • SOS Team Meetings • SOS Celebration • SOS Course Selection Sheets

  30. Questions? • South Grand Prairie (TX)sgphs.gpisd.org • Kennesaw Mountain (GA)www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~kennesawmountain • Pulaski County (KY)www.pcva.us/schools/pchs/index.htm www.dixie.kenton.kyschools.us www.bsapp.com/Schools_of_Study.htm

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