Mount Si High School High School Schedule Advisory Committee Parent - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Mount Si High School High School Schedule Advisory Committee Parent Information Night 1 March 14, 2017

Meeting Target I will gain a better understanding of the three schedule models being studied by the HSSAC . 2

Agenda Background Information o What’s happening across the State/Region? o Decision Making Timeline o Review Bell Schedules currently being studied by the committee? Table Group Activity Closure o Next Steps 3

HSSAC Process Timeline Spring 2016 o  Explore, Exam, Learn, Share  Share with staff, students, parents for input  Narrow options for more in-depth study Fall 2016 o  Continue to Explore, Exam, Learn, Share  Gather input from staff, students, parents  Present options to MSHS staff for input  School Board Updates  Parent Information Night Target Date for Implementation: Winter/Spring 2016-17 o 2018-19 School Year  Identify top option(s)  Site Visits  Gather additional input from staff, students, parents  Present recommendation to MSHS Staff  Recommendation to Superintendent  Develop Implementation Plan 4

 Why is there a need to rethink the High School Bell Schedule? 5

Schedule demands for Students? • Core 24 -new graduation requirements (E2SSB) • College and Career readiness (rigor & flexible) • Interventions for struggling learners • Equal access for all students • Opportunity for Advisory • Small Learning Communities – Problem-based Learning opportunities • Opportunity to address student stress 6

High School Graduation Requirements Current Sophomores Change Change Change Change Change 7

What are others doing to address the challenges?  About 1/3 of high schools are pursuing a change in bell schedule (or have changed recently)  About 1/3 of high schools don’t need to change as they already have a bell schedule that accommodates a 24 credit high school diploma  About 1/3 of districts have requested the two year waiver from the State Board of Education delaying implementation of new requirements Source: Association of Washington School Principals 8

What is happening across the state?  62% of high schools are sitting on a 6 period day ◦ Mostly 3A and 4A comprehensive HS ◦ More rural schools are using a 7-8 period day  38% of high schools are using a 4X8, 4X4 block or seven period/block schedule  School Districts/High Schools have adopted or considering a 3X5 Trimester schedule ◦ Kelso , Sunnyside , Renton, Seattle, Eastmont, Aberdeen, Lake Washington, Peninsula, Port Angeles, Shelton, and others .  88 school districts have applied for a 2 year waiver delaying implementation of CORE 24 Source: Association of Washington School Principals 9

What are nearby school districts doing? School District Current Schedule Considering a new schedule? Renton 6 Period Trimesters (fall 2018) Mercer Island 7 Period Alt Bloc No Bellevue 7 Period Alt. Block No Northshore 6 Period Alt. Block No Seattle Various Yes Tahoma 6 Period Alt. Block 8 Period Block: 4 X 8 Alt. days (starts in 2018) Bainbridge 7 Period Alt. Block No 8 Period: 4 X 8 Alt. days No Federal Way (2015) Riverview 6 Period Alt. Block Under review? Issaquah Various No Lake Washington 6 Period Yes 10

Bridging the gap to a new schedule…  New policy and procedures for course waivers for good cause  PE Waiver for Community Based Activities (2410P/D2)  PE Credit for School Sports (2410P/E1)  Credit Retrieval via state exam (2410P/J1)  Other: “0” period, summer school, online credit retrieval and credit enhancement options 11

HSSAC Committee  Mary Alinger • Rachel Raff • Sierra Rothlisberg  Tyler Baxter Rhonda Schmidt •  John Belcher • Nick Viera  Lindsey Elgammal Matt Wenman • • Linda Wickswat  Greg Hart • Lynsey Woldendorp  Jeff Hogan Angela Zwiefelhofer •  Jennifer Holloway • Cathy Templin  Chelsea King Chirag Vedullapalli • • Ezra Bacon-Gershman  Nick Kurka • Fleur Uittenbogaard  Bill Leather Mallory Golic •  Jerry Maher • Marcella Murphy Vernie Newell •  Nancy Meeks  Ruth Moen 12

Student, Staff, Parent Feedback “Best meets needs of students ” 70 N 60 u m b 9 13 9 e 50 r o 40 f 20 Parents 32 R 30 32 Staff e s Students 1 p 20 9 o n 2 25 s 10 e 16 14 14 11 s 1 0 Trad. 7 7 Per. 4X4 Block 4X8 Block 3X5 Period Modified Trimester Block Students – 45; Staff – 82; Parent – 21 13

Student, Staff, Parent Feedback “Best meets the needs of teachers ” 60 N 6 u 50 m b 9 6 e r 40 o 2 35 f 21 30 Parents R 30 13 Staff e s Students 20 p 3 o n s 10 10 20 19 e 15 11 s 5 0 Trad. 7 7 Per. 4X4 Block 4X8 Block 3X5 Period Modified Trimester Block Students – 45; Staff – 82; Parent – 21 14

Schedules still under consideration o 7 Period with Alternating Block Schedule o 8 Period Block: 4 X 8 alternating days o 5 Period Trimesters (3 x 5) o No longer being considered o Traditional Seven Period Schedule o Eight Period Block: 4X4 by semesters 15

HSSAC Activities  18 committee meetings since March 2016  Conducted a parent, student and staff survey  Student focus group meeting (November/March)  Parent information night (November/March)  Up-to-date HSSAC website  3 MSHS staff work sessions (June, November, and January)  Narrowed down to 3 schedule option and conducted 3 school site visits ◦ Kelso High School (3x5) – Federal Way High School (4x8) – Mercer Island High School (7 Per. Alt block) 16

Keys Factors to Insure Successful Selection and Implementation of a New Bell Schedule  Identify Goals  Involve Staff, Parents, Students, District Office, and the Teacher’s Association.  Research and identify benefits for both students/teacher  Visit other schools  Create, review sample schedules for both teachers and students  Develop and implement a professional development plan: • Pacing guides, lesson design and Instructional Strategies (do not ASSUME that teachers will change instruction to fit the block schedule without ongoing professional development) • Continue PD after first year of implementation  Evaluate schedule on a yearly basis  Review school policies to align with new schedule  Review Financial Impacts 17

Site Visits: What did we learn…?  Students/most staff liked having one or more longer instructional periods during the week.  All reported “calmer” school atmosphere on block days as a result of fewer transitions.  All reported increased flexibility and choice for students, but that often means “new” classes have to be created and teachers have to prepare for.  Mercer Island - Staff may not having planning time every day. Students had option of an “open period” in schedule.  Federal Way – all Freshman took a Freshman support class to help with transition to high school.  Longer periods very conducive to authentic AP practice exams.

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Preliminary Estimate of Incremental Impact of a Schedule Change Financial vs. Class Size Schedule Estimated Financial Estimated Class Size Impact Impact Current 6 Period NA Target 27/class 3 x 5 Trimester $525,000 29/class 4 x 8 Alternating Block $1,000,000 31/class 7 Period Alt. Block $1,400,000 33 • Current MSHS class size average ~25 • Solution may be a combination of incremental cost increase and increase to average class size. 20

Sample: 4 x 8 Alternating Block Schedule Maintain the length of the current school Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri o day A B A B A Week 1 Classes shortened on Fridays o 1 5 1 5 1 Students take eight, 85-minute o classes per year that meet on 2 6 2 6 2 alternating days throughout the school year 3 7 3 7 3 1 credit = 125 hours 4 8 4 8 4 Students are in four classes each day o Week 2 T otal of 8 credits earned in one year o B A B A B 5 1 5 1 5 Available slots/credits over 4 years = o 32 slots/credits 6 2 6 2 6 Need to increase graduation requirements o 7 3 7 3 7 8 4 8 4 8 21

Sample : 4 x 8 Block Daily Schedule Regular Schedule Friday Early Release 22

Sample 4 yr. plan: Student Schedule 23

Table Group Discussion/Activity Review and discuss the daily schedule, and 4 year plan through the lens of your student(s) and how might this schedule positively or negatively impact their high school experience? For example: ◦ Balance academic needs with academic exploration (credit recovery, AP, electives, music, career interests, etc.) ◦ Impact on student workload ◦ Continuity of courses and ability to fulfill course outcomes and requirements ◦ Consistent instructional time ◦ Impact of student absenteeism ◦ Student stress level Record questions, noticing’s and wonderings 24

Sample : 7 period alternating block Schedule Maintain current length Mon Tues Wed Thurs Friday o of school day 1 1 2 1 1 Multiple variations o 2 3 4 2 2 possible. 3 5 6 3 3 Students take seven ~48 o 4 7 4 4 minute (or less) classes 2 5 5 5 times/week 6 6 6 Students take 3 or 4 ~88 o 7 7 7 minute classes 2 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Friday times/week 1 1 1 1 2 Credits per year = 7 o 2 2 2 3 4 1 credit = ~135 hours o 3 3 3 5 6 4 4 4 7 Available slots/credits o over 4 years = 28 5 5 5 slots/credits 6 6 6 7 7 7 25