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CVHS NEW SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION

CVHS NEW SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION. Central Valley School District Board of Directors 1-26-04. Students Rachel Finley, Jr. Jeremy Panther, Soph. Richard Penwell, Soph. Suzanne Miller, Fr. Community Michelle Bartholomew Shaun Brown DJ Calkins Beth Miller Doug Pennell Greg Swanson.

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CVHS NEW SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION

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  1. CVHS NEW SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION Central Valley School District Board of Directors 1-26-04

  2. Students Rachel Finley, Jr. Jeremy Panther, Soph. Richard Penwell, Soph. Suzanne Miller, Fr. Community Michelle Bartholomew Shaun Brown DJ Calkins Beth Miller Doug Pennell Greg Swanson Staff Larry Bernbaum Stan Chalich Mike Elliott Camille Krestian Dick O’Brien Tom Sullivan Administration Glenna Bouge Mike Hittle Evan Sorensen Scheduling Committee Members

  3. OUR CHARGE • Review current schedule in light of staffing adjustments • Develop a schedule that: • Meets state contact time and credit requirements • Does not change district graduation requirements • Fits within the budget/staffing allotment • Provides flexibility for students and staff • Is educationally sound • Supports the SIP/accreditation process • High schools may have different schedules • University High School teachers voted for a contract modification which allows them to continue the 4 period day • Central Valley High School staff indicated that they would not support a four period contract modification

  4. Enable sequential learning Meet contractual requirements Provide for same teacher student contact all year long Offer flexibility Avoid negative impacts on extra-curricular activities Support Running Start and Skills Center programs Meet graduation requirements Stay within district’s budget Comply with Washington state laws/policies Allow for inclusion of 4P’s Plan Portfolio Pathways Project Our Criteria Identify a schedule that would:

  5. EXPLANATION OF TERMS • Teacher Collaboration Time: • Departmental planning/curriculum coordinating • School-wide planning/curriculum coordinating • Academic Teams planning/coordination • Staff development • Staff meetings

  6. Student/Teacher access time: Accountable time for academic support Teachers available 8:00 – 8:45 Mandatory for students with Fs and those directed by teachers to attend Assignment and test make-up Extra help/tutoring Student collaboration Optional if not needed or directed Opportunity for “Natural advocacy” EXPLANATION OF TERMS

  7. EXPLANATION OF TERMS • Advisory (Homeroom) • Student advocacy—same teacher for 4 years • Administrative support • Academic accountability (WASL, Registration, 4P’s, Etc.) • Communications • Flexible schedule • Twice a week or more as needed

  8. FEEDBACK RESULTS • Preferred Schedule = C (3 6-period days and 2 block days) • Community 71% • Staff 64 % • Students 8 % • Overall 52% • Student choice = 4 blocked days (61%) • Other Schedules over all choice • Option A - Straight 6 period day = 23% • Option B -1 6 period day and 4 blocked days = 25%

  9. FEEDBACK RESULTS • Top priorities • More student-teacher access time • Later start time • High number of days per week each course meets • More teacher collaboration time

  10. 4 P’s ACCOUNTABILITYAdvisor Monitors • Project (Culminating) • Incorporate into curriculum • Senior Seminar • Independent study • Established class • Pathways • Career Center/Counselors • Pro/Tech classes • Portfolio • Independent Study • Senior Seminar • Counseling Center • Plan • Advisory • Career Center/Counselors

  11. Issues • Transportation • Curriculum fine tuning • TAP revisions (4P’s) • Future changes/adjustments • Must be flexible • Stay current with best practices

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