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RJ Reynolds Parent Forum

RJ Reynolds Parent Forum. Proposed High School Schedule Changes. Why are we changing schedules?. Instructional: test results similar in block and year-long classes, some students had trouble getting the classes they need/want

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RJ Reynolds Parent Forum

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  1. RJ Reynolds Parent Forum Proposed High School Schedule Changes

  2. Why are we changing schedules? • Instructional: test results similar in block and year-long classes, some students had trouble getting the classes they need/want • Logistical: Unified schedule did not make transferring between schools easier, 7 periods difficult to schedule • Financial: $7 M budget shortfall next year, changing high school schedules can save $1.7-$1.9 M

  3. Timeline • October 18--parent and teacher task forces meet • October 25--teacher task force meets with results from faculty surveys • November 1--parent and teacher task forces meet • November 15--parent and teacher task forces meet together and vote on recommendation • November 23rd--School Board meeting--will discuss schedules (perhaps vote?)

  4. Glenn--92.2% 4 by 4 Career Center-A/B Reagan--about 1/2 and 1/2 West--A/B day, but mixed RJR--about 1/2 and 1/2 East--70% 4 by 4, AP meeting A/B North--75% 4 by 4 Carver--split 50/50 Tabor--few more 4 by 4 Atkins Pre-Eng--either one Atkins Bio-Tech--4 by 4 Atkins Comp Tech-4 by 4 Parkland-50/50, IB meeting A/B What do teachers want?

  5. What do RJR parents want? • No poll/survey results shared for system-wide results • First choice--7 period day schedule • Second choice--A/B schedule • Third choice--8 period day with longer school day • Fourth choice--4 by 4 block schedule

  6. 4 by 4 classes: CTE PE Science? SS? Year long classes: AP/IB Foreign Language Newspaper/Yearbook Math? English? Science? Performing Arts ESL SS? What do Curriculum Specialists Want?

  7. What does the research say? • Inconclusive • College Board states that year-long classes are better for AP classes and some other curricular areas • Some research supports that semester classes are better for at-risk students and remediation • Effective teachers are effective in block and year-long--teachers matter

  8. What is the Task Force Recommendation? • 4 by 4 block schedule • Allows AP classes, Foreign Language, Newspaper, Yearbook, Performing Arts, and PE/Lifeskills/Health to meet every other day throughout the year (A/B)

  9. What should parents do? • If you have concerns, please email the School Board members, Dr. Martin, and Mr. Burleson (addresses at www.WSFCS.k12.nc.us) • Attend the Parent Advisory Council meeting THURSDAY at 6 • Attend the school board meeting with Scheduling on the agenda: November 23rd and December 14th

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