Mount Si High School
WELCOME
Parent Information Night
November 30, 2016
Please sit at the table number that
corresponds to the number on your
information packet
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Why is there a need to
rethink the High School
Bell Schedule?
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• 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
Schedule demands for Students?
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High School Graduation Requirements
Change
Current
Sophomores
Change
Change
Change
Change
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• 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
and Problem-Based Learning
• Opportunity to address student stress
Why are we here?
Which schedule(s) do you think will best…..
◦ Meet the needs of students?
◦ Meet the needs of teachers?
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Meeting Target
I will gain a better understanding
of the schedule models currently
being studied by the HSSAC.
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Background Information
oDecision Making Timeline
oExamples of Bell Schedule
oWhat’s happening across the State/Region?
oWhat Bell Schedules are currently being studied?
Small Group Activity
ClosureoNext Steps
Agenda
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Committee Membership
Mary Alinger
Tyler Baxter
John Belcher
Lindsey Elgammal
Greg Hart
Jeff Hogan
Jennifer Holloway
Chelsea King
Nick Kurka
Jerry Maher
Nancy Meeks
Ruth Moen
Marcella Murphy
Vernie Newell
Students/Parents
Blake Bostwick
Cathy Templin
Jill Waskom
ChiraqVedullapalli
Claire Lis
Ezra Bacon-Gershman
Fleur Uittenbogaard
Keahn White
Kelly Nesenblatt
Mallory Golic
Peter Yoshikawa
Riley Ovall
• Rachel Raff
• Sierra Rothlisberg
• Rhonda Schmidt
• Laura Tarp
• Nick Viera
• Matt Wenman
• Linda Wickswat
• Angela Zwiefelhofer
Staff
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o Spring 2016
Explore, Exam, Learn, Share
Share with staff, students, parents for input
Narrow options for more in-depth study
o Fall 2016
Continue to Explore, Exam, Learn, Share
Gather input from staff, students, parents
Present options to MSHS staff for input
School Board Updates
Student Focus Group
Parent Information Night
o Winter 2016-17
Identify top option(s)
Possible site visit
Gather more input from staff, students, parents
Present recommendation to MSHS Staff
Recommendation to Superintendent
Develop Implementation Plan
Decision Making Timeline
Target Date for
Implementation:
2018-19 School Year
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Common Bell Schedules Models
o Traditional Six Period Schedule
o Six Period with Alternating Block Schedule
o Traditional Seven Period Schedule
o Seven Period with Alternating Block Schedule
o Eight Period Block: 4X8 alternating days
o Eight Period Block: 4X4 by semesters
o 5 Period Trimesters (3 x 5)
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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 11
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, Seattle, Renton, Eastmont, Aberdeen, Lake
Washington, Port Angeles, Shelton, and others.
88 school districts have applied for a 2 year waiver delaying
implementation of CORE 24
Source: AWSP 12
What are nearby school districts
doing?
School District Current Schedule Considering a new schedule?
Renton 6 Period Trimesters
Mercer Island 7 Period Alt Bloc No
Bellevue 7 Period Alt. Block No
Northshore 6 Period Alt. Block No
Seattle Various Trimesters
Tahoma 6 Period Alt. Block 8 Period Block: 4 X 8 Alt. days
(starts in 2018)
Bainbridge 7 Period Alt. Block No
Federal Way 8 Period: 4 X 8 Alt. days
(2015)
No
Riverview 6 Period Alt. Block Yes
Issaquah Various No
Lake Washington 6 Period Trimesters13
Bridging the gap to a new schedule…
New procedures for course waivers for good cause (2410P/D1)
PE Waiver for Community Based Activities (2410P/D2)
PE Credit for School Sports (2410P/E1)
Credit Retrieval via state exam (2410P/J1)
Other: Increase “0” and/or 7th period options, summer school, online credit retrieval and credit enhancement options
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Scheduling Model: Traditional 7 period
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
Friday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Early
Release
o Maintain current
length of school day
o Students take seven
~48 minutes classes 7
times/week
o Credits per year = 7
o 1 credit = ~140 hours
o Available slots/credits
over 4 years = 28
slots/credits
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Scheduling Model: 7 period/modified block
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
7 7 7
Friday
2
4
6
Early
Release
o Maintain current
length of school day
o Students take seven
~48 minute classes 3
times/week
o Students take 3 or 4
~85 minute classes 2
times/week
o Credits per year = 7
o 1 credit = ~140 hours
o Available slots/credits
over 4 years = 28
slots/credits
Thursday
1
3
5
7
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o Maintain the length of current school day
o Classes shortened on Fridays
o Students take four approx. 85-minute
block classes each and earn 4 credits
per semester
1 credit = ~130 hours
o Students take four different ~85-minute
classes in the second semester
o Total of 8 credits earned in one year
o Available slots/credits over 4 years =
32 slots/credits
o Need to increase Graduation
Requirements
By Semester
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o Maintain the length of the current school
day
o Classes shortened on Fridays
o Students take eight 80-minute
classes per year that meet on
alternation days throughout the
school year
1 credit = 130 hours
o Students are in four classes each day
o Total of 8 credits earned in one year
o Available slots/credits over 4 years =
32 slots/credits
o Need to increase graduation
requirements
Alternating Days
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o Maintain the length of the current
school day
o Classes shortened on Fridays
o Students take five ~70-minute classes
each day
1 trimester course = .5 credit
o 1 credit = ~140 hours
o Some classes may be 3 trimesters (1.5
credits)
o Available slots/credits over 4 years =
30 slots/credits
o Need to increase graduation
requirements 19
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Table Group Activity Information Packets
◦ Schedule Comparison Chart
◦ High School Graduation Requirements
◦ Sample Schedules plus Pros/Cons
Traditional 7 Period
7 Period w/alternating Block
4X4 Block alternating by Semesters
4X4 Block alternating Days
3X5 Trimester
◦ Frequently Asked Questions
◦ Role of the Table Facilitators 21
Which schedule(s) do you think
will best…..
◦Meet the needs of students?
◦Meet the needs of teachers?
Guiding Questions
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Meeting Target
I gained a better understanding
of the schedule models currently
being studied by the HSSAC.
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Parent Feedback
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o Thursday, September 8 2:30 – 4:00 (committee meeting)
o Monday, September 26 Surveys Launched
o Thursday, October 6 2:30 – 4:00 (committee meeting)
o Thursday, October 27 2:30 – 5:00 – School Presentations
o Thursday, October 27 School Board Update
o Thursday, November 3 2:30 – 4:00 (committee meeting)
o Friday, November 4 MSHS Staff Update
o November 9 E-news update to parents
o November 14 Student “Focus Group”
o Thursday, November 17 2:30 – 4:00 (committee meeting)
o November 21 Bell Schedule Website Launched
o November 30 Parent Information Night
o Thursday, December 1 2:30 – 4:00 (committee meeting)
o Thursday, December 8 School Board Update
Activities to Date
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Scheduled Committee Meetings ◦ January 5
◦ January 19
◦ February 2
◦ February 16
◦ March 16
◦ March 30
2nd MSHS Staff Work Session
2nd Student Engagement (Focus Group)
2nd Parent Informational Night
Online survey?
Site Visit-Field Trip?
Future Activities
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Thank you
Staying Focused on the Kids