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Lodi High School Social Studies Blended Class Pilot

Lodi High School Social Studies Blended Class Pilot. Report to the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education March 5, 2013. Background. The Board approved the addition of general social studies courses that meet high school graduation requirements but not A-G requirements.

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Lodi High School Social Studies Blended Class Pilot

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  1. Lodi High School Social StudiesBlended Class Pilot Report to the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education March 5, 2013

  2. Background • The Board approved the addition of general social studies courses that meet high school graduation requirements but not A-G requirements. • Lodi High School suggested a blended class approach in which CP and general course students would receive instruction in the same class. • The Board approved the model for all schools as a pilot program.

  3. Rationale for Blended Model • Class size • Class sizes would not be lowered for general classes • The number of students needing additional support can be kept at manageable numbers in each blended class • Instructional Materials • Lack of funds to purchase different text books and ancillary materials for general classes

  4. Rationale for Blended Model • Opportunity for peers to serve as role models in relation to study skills

  5. Placement in General Course of Studywithin the Blended Class • Students making an effort but still struggling • Special Education students based on recommendation from special education teacher • English Learners based on recommendation from English Language Arts teacher • Parent request

  6. Placement Timeline • All changes are made after quarters 1 and 3 • Allows students to see what placement works best for them • Some students will see that they are succeeding in CP and decide to stay (with input from counselor and parents) • Allows students who may have been overlooked to be found

  7. Grading Scale • Teachers developed a grading scale that reflects a differentiation in grading procedures for CP and General Course students.

  8. Communication to Students in General Course of Study • Placement does not guarantee a passing grade. • General course of study does not meet prerequisite needed for student to attend a four year university directly after high school graduation.

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