What are the strengths and weakness of the three schedules remaining under consideration?
The High School Schedule and Credit Requirement Committee listed positive and negative factors for each schedule considered. Here is their evaluation of the remaining schedules. Block (4×4) schedule evaluation Positives Negatives Student choice (increase in electives) Gaps in continuous learning, lack of continuity in some classes Focus on four classes, less stress for students and teachers Most expensive Teachers meet more students, students are exposed to more teachers Fewer minutes of instructional time More depth in classes, more engagement Absences and illnesses hurt the students Lower expenses for texts and instruction materials Students’ attention spans Fewer passing times (fewer behavioral issues) State testing/AP testing/IB timeline doesn’t always fit with when classes have been taken Allows for best practice instruction (i.e. differ- entiated instruction) Soak time, not enough weekends More hands-on time in labs Music dilemma (perceived) Parent teacher communications, fewer t
