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Trimesters

Trimesters. Assistant Principal - Brennon Sapp Dixie Heights High School – Kenton County. 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

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Trimesters

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  1. Trimesters Assistant Principal - BrennonSapp Dixie Heights High School – Kenton County

  2. 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

  3. Mock Schedule

  4. 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)

  5. 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

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

  7. Why Not Switch? • Same reasons a “switch” • Smaller class size (not enough to notice and imbalance in classes does way with the benefit • More scheduling (3 trimesters) • Number of Preps for teachers (this will increase no matter what)

  8. 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?

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. Credits Needed for Promotion (Beginning with Class of 2011) Sophomore -- 6 credits (including English I) Junior -- 13 credits (including English I, II) Senior -- 20 ½ credits (including English I, II, III)

  12. Questions? www.dixie.kenton.kyschools.us

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