1. Schedule Options
for 2014-15

2. Lunch and Passing Periods
Regardless of schedule, lunch and passing periods
will remain the same in all schedules.
41 minutes for lunch
4 minutes passing periods

3. 6 out of 8
Teachers teach 6 out of 8 periods
Students take 8 classes
Each period is 45 minutes

4. 6 out of 8: Benefits
Allows time for interventions and for double-blocking
classes (lower level and advanced classes)
Students can take greater variety of courses (more
electives)
More bell to bell teaching
Students can take college classes at the same time
(seniors bring in schedule/paid tuition bill and are able
to receive outs to do this)
Campus data shows that number of students enrolled
in AP, taking AP exams, and earning a qualified scores
has increased

5. 6 out of 8: Disadvantages
Students/Teachers are overwhelmed because
they are preparing for 8 classes every day
Students have too many credits and instead get
outs senior year
It's sometimes difficult to complete lessons in
short class period

6. 5 out of 7
Teachers teach 5 out of 7 periods
Students take 7 classes
Each period is 52 minutes

7. 5 out of 7: Benefits
Less homework for students
Bell to bell teaching
More time with student in class
(instruction, time to take tests, labs)

8. 5 out of 7: Disadvantages
Increased class size (average 33)
Will lose electives and/or teachers
Less flexibility for students
Students have less choices

9. Overview
Pros of Each Schedule
8 Classes
Allows time for interventions and for
double-blocking classes (lower level
and advanced classes)
Students can take greater variety of
courses (more electives)
More bell to bell teaching
Students can take college classes at
the same time (seniors bring in
schedule/paid tuition bill and are
able to receive outs to do this)
Campus data shows that number of
students enrolled in AP, taking AP
exams, and earning a qualified
scores has increased
7 Classes
Less homework for students
Bell to bell teaching
More time with student in class
(instruction, time to take tests, labs)

10. Overview
Cons of Each Schedule
8 Classes
Students/Teachers are
overwhelmed because they are
preparing for 8 classes every
day
Students have too many credits
and instead get outs senior year
It's sometimes difficult to
complete lessons in short class
period
7 Classes
Increased class size (average 33)
Will lose electives and/or
teachers
Less flexibility for students
Students have less choices