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FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Freedom Elementary SchoolPAC Presentation

IMPROVED STUDENT LEARNING &2014-2015 SCHEDULING OVERVIEW

April 7, 2014

Objectives for This Evening:

1. Provide Overview of Processes/Initiatives (District-

Wide) Initiated in Last 1.5 Years That Center on

Improved Student Learning AND the Impact on

Building Schedules.

2. Provide Data to Demonstrate Need for Scheduling Considerations.

3. Provide Information and Processes Involved on Proposed

2014-2015 FES Schedule.

4. Discuss Future District-Level Considerations.

*WHY ARE WE WORKING ON A NEW SCHEDULE ?

*WHAT IS CONSIDERED IN CHANGING A SCHOOL

SCHEDULE?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS……..

1. Provide Overview of Processes/Initiatives (District-Wide) Initiated in

Last 1.5 Years That Center on Improved Student Learning.

A. July/August – Multiple Administrative Team/Board Discussions

B. September/October/November – Multiple Classroom

Observations, Discussions, Grade Level Meetings, Review of

Data, Board Level Discussions, and Outside Expert Opinion, etc.

C. November/December – Prepared Board Presentation

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW – PROCESSES/INITIATIVES

The Beginning………………

WHAT WAS LEARNED??

1. Need to Guarantee Quality Universal Curriculum & Instruction Throughout District.

A. Expedite CCSS Work (Understanding, Training, Organization, etc.)

B. Need to Start Academic Response to Intervention (RtI) Requirement

(*Mandate/etc.)

2. Reading/Math Scores Need to Improve (*Longitudinal Data)

3. Teachers/Administrators Realize that We Must Expedite CCSS, RtI, etc.

4. Teachers Need More Quality Resources to Meet Expectations.

5. Teachers Need Training and Support to Accomplish District/Building Goals.

6. We Have Quality Educators in Freedom Who Want to Improve Professionally and

Improve Student Learning.

7. Board Members Want to Improve Student Learning.

FREEDOM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT & BUILDING GOALS

2012-2013

1. To continue the District-Wide roll-out of the newCommon Core State Standards in Reading/Language Arts and Math

2. To establish an RtI Academic Framework for the Freedom Area School District (*Mandated)

3. Continue to cultivate the Rigor, Relevance and Relationship philosophy (*Ongoing)

4. To roll out the Teacher and Principal Effectiveness Project (*Initial Implementation in progress)

5. To continue our wellness and energy conservation initiatives (*Ongoing)

FREEDOM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT2012-2013

DISTRICT GOALS

FASD Goals Align to DPI Expectations

Common Core State Standards

Since 2010 Smarter Balanced

Assessment2014-15

EducatorEffectiveness

2014-15

Accountability Reform

2011-12 to 2013-14

Student Information

System2012-17

RtIImplementation

(Dec. 1, 2013)

FREEDOM GRADUATE

ENGAGED SKILLED

INDUSTRIOUS

CULTURALLY AWARE

1. What do we want all students to learn or

be able to do?

2. How do we know what they have learned

and are capable of doing?

3. What do we do for the students who

don’t get it/need more time to learn/are

advanced and need challenging?

PRINCIPLED

CRITICAL THINKING

UNIVERSAL DATATOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY

*Curriculum*WI Model Academic Standards*Common Core Standards (CCSS) + Disciplinary

Literacy*Next Generation Science

Standards (NGSS)*PBS (Behavioral RtI)

· Literacy*Reading *Speaking *Financial *Writing *Listening *Digital

· Lifetime Health/Wellness· Quality Universal

Instruction· Differentiated Instruction· Quadrant “D” Lessons

Assessment*Formative Assessments*Summative Assessments*STAR Enterprise Assessments

- Universal Screener- Diagnostic Screener

*Performance/Project-Based Assessments

*RRR - Quadrant D Assessments*Smarter Balanced Assessments

*WKCE/ACT Aspire/ACT/ACT WorkKeys

21st Century Skills

*Technology Tools

*Creativity*1:1 Computing / BYOD

*Independent Thinking/Learning

Options = Engagement*Virtual/Online Classes*Project/Process Based Learning*Flipped Classrooms

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Gifted and Talented Program Parental Involvement Differentiated and Tiered

Instruction**Presented to Board –

August 2012

Curriculum Assessment

RtI/Enrichment

The Beginning of Change………………

PHASE #1 - PLAN TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING

DISTRICT-LEVEL BOARD OVERVIEW

December 10, 2012


NEEDS ASSESSMENT – 2012-2013 FINDINGS

Phase #1 - Areas in Need of Additional Support (To meet our collective goals – College & Career Readiness)

1. RtI Program Needs to be Created – (Universal/Diagnostic Screener, etc.)

2. Universal Curriculum Needs to Be Reviewed (Fidelity Issues)

3. Building Level RtI Training Needed (*From Beginning)

4. Literacy Work Needed - Independent Reading Specialist

Report/Recommendations

5. Current Math Resources Need to Be Upgraded (K-12)

6. Staff Collaborative Work Time to Plan/Revise/Implement CCSS Needed

7. Staff Collaborative Work Time to Introduce/Discuss/Plan/Implement new

NGSS Science Standards Needed

8. Writing Across All Curricular Areas (Disciplinary Literacy) Needs to be

Started -Critical Component of CCSS (K-12)

9. Need to Openly Collaborate More at Building/District/Community Levels

FASD YEAR TO DATE (2012-2013) OVERVIEW – NEEDS ASSESSMENT

1. RtI – Universal and Diagnostic Screenera. Mandated to have Standardized/Approved Screening Toolb. Current Screener is very complex/time consuming/more expensivec. Need an assessment tool for “Progress Monitoring” requirements of RtId. Used at Tier#1, Tier#2, & Tier #3 Levels of RtI

Phase #1 - Areas in Need of Additional Support (To meet our collective goals)

RtI Considerations

2. Universal Curriculum (*Quality Standardized Curriculum that all students have an equal opportunity to learn)a. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) – Guarantee that all students are

receiving the same standardized curriculum (Fidelity of Curriculum and Instruction)1. All L/A and Math Teachers have received initial training in the CCSS

Companion Tool (*A web based framework to help teachers organize the expectations presented within the CCSS)

2. Quality Universal Curriculum must be guaranteed at Tier #1 Level as first required step of RtI Mandate/Process

3. Building Level RtI Training (Elementary, Middle, and High School)a. Initial Training (*Universal Screening, Data Analysis, Interventions, Record Keeping,

Progress Monitoring, Collaboration, Student Consultation Team Practices, etc.)

December 10, 2012 – BOARD PRESENTATION

Phase #1 – UNIVERSAL CURRICULUM

Reading/Language Arts1. Independent Reading Specialist Report/Recommendations: (**Independent Review –

November 2013) (**Next Page)A. Need to Improve Fidelity of Curriculum

1. Additional Staff Training (K-5) – (CCSS, Companion Tool, CCSS Lesson Development, Matching resources to CCSS, CCSS Performance Task Development)

B. Need to Implement Universal/Standardized Reading Instructional Practices/Methods1. Implement Daily 5 and CAFE Strategies (Grade 3-5 Focus) (*Internal Implementation)

2. Standardized Instruction in Spelling/Grammar/Writing (K-5) (“Words Their Way”)C. Consideration of Additional Materials (*RtI Screening and Intervention Resources)

1. Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Kits (K-3) – Standardized Intervention Resources

Elementary School – Initial Needs Assessment

Math1. Review of Current Math Resources

A. Current Math Books (MacMillan/McGraw Hill) are 8+ years old and you cannotpurchase any type of “crosswalk” materials to help align them to the new CCSS.

B. The current math texts contain very few of the types of higher level competencies or skills associated with what is now expected of the CCSS & Smarter Balanced Assessment (*Inquiry methods, collaboration, real-life applications)

C. Proposed new Text (Math Expressions) highly recommended by CESA math experts, curriculum directors, and other superintendents/school districts. Elementary teachers & administrator also reviewed the series, and they were very positive about the possibilities of such an aligned resource (K-6)



Total Cost: Universal Curriculum and RtI Considerations (Phase #1)

Item for Consideration:

Universal

Curriculum

Response to

Intervention

(RtI) Total Cost:

1. STAR Enterprise/STAR Early Literacy (K-12) (3-Years) $35,107.00 $35,107.00

2. CAFÉ & Daily 5 (Training/Video) (K-5) $4,115.00 $4,115.00

3. “Words Their Way” Program (K-5) $2,118.00 $2,118.00

4. CCSS Literacy/Companion Tool Training (3-5) $9,800.00 $9,800.00

5. Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits (K-5) $22,940.00 $22,940.00

6. Middle School (Math/LA) CCSS Collaboration Time (6-8) $3,043.00 $3,043.00

7. High School (Math/LA) CCSS Collaboration Time (9-12) $3,614.00 $3,614.00

8. FMS & FHS (Science) NGSS Collaboration Time (6-12) $1,522.00 $1,522.00

9. Math Expressions 2013 Textbooks (K-6) $58,868,00 $58,868,00

Total Universal Curriculum Proposed Cost: $83,080.00

Total RtI Proposed Cost: $58,047.00

Grand Total of Proposed Cost: $141,127.00


Future Student Learning Considerations:

**Over the next several months more discussions will take place

concerning ways to further improve student learning throughout the

Freedom Area School District. The following is a non-inclusive list of

some potential items that may need to be phased in over time:

1. FES/FMS/FHS Literacy (Supplemental Materials) (*THANK YOU

PAC!!!!!!!!!)

2. (7-12) Math Textbooks/Additional Resources

3. SLO Training (Part of Teacher Effectiveness Model)

4. (K-12) Science Materials (Once the new NGSS are released)

5. (K-12) Social Studies Materials (Once the new SS Standards are

released)

6. (K-12)Continued RtI Training

7. (K-8) Guided Reading Training

8. Informational Technology (IT) Considerations (ie: phone system,

classroom laptops/netbooks/tablets/etc.,IT infrastructure, etc.)

*At this time (December 2012), it was not evident that we may

need to look at scheduling and other curricular issues at all of

our schools.

December 10, 2012 – BOARD

PRESENTATION

Goal: To continue to improve student learning, and provide our

teachers with the resources necessary to accomplish this most

important task.

Administrative Recommendation: Make a collective

commitment to fund these student learning based initiatives in

(possibly) the following manner:

1. Complete as many of the initiatives with any dollars remaining

in the current (12-13) budget,

and

2. Use a set amount of the school district’s fund balance (if this

would be necessary) to insure implementation of these

specific student learning initiatives. (*Did not have to do this.)

BOARD INPUT, FEEDBACK &

GUIDANCE ????

CONCLUSION:

**FASD SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES PLAN………Changes Begin

*PLC Question #1 – What do we want all students to

learn or be able to do?

Freedom Area School District Initiatives (2012-13, 2013-14)

1. Work has started on fully implementing the new Common Core State Standards

(CCSS) along with the investigation of the new CCSS assessments.

2. Increased instructional time for language arts at FES. Continuing work on revamping

the FES schedule to allow for more core instructional time.

3. Implementation the New CCSS Writing Standards/Expectations throughout All

Content Areas & Continued Work on 6-Trait + 1 Writing.

4. A new math series (Math Expressions) has been implemented in grades K-6.

5. A new math series (Glencoe Math) has been implemented in grades 7-8.

6. Work to improve writing skills throughout the district have been started at all

Schools (Part of Student Learning Objectives (SLO’s)).

7. Full development and implementation of ELA OEU’s in grades K-5.

8. Implementation of new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) (K-12)

9. Planning for full implementation of Positive Behavior Supports (Behavioral RtI)

10. Implemented the Daily 5 & CAFÉ Models at FES (3-5).

11. Revamped FES Schedule to Allow for More Common Collaboration Time (13-14).

Ensuring That Students Learn

2. How will we know when each student has learned it?


1. Full implementation of STAR Enterprise Math

/Reading/STAR Early Literacy.

2. PALS fully implemented at FES (K-2).

3. Common Assessment work continues at FHS.

4. Gradual Release Method in teaching OEU’s helps with

ongoing formative assessment. (FES)

5. Begin District-Wide Work on Development of

Student/School Learning Objectives (SLO’s)

as Part of the Teacher Effectiveness Model.

6. Use of 6-Trait writing rubric during SLO creations.

Changes Begin/Continue….


3. How will we respond when a student experiences

difficulty in learning or needs acceleration?


1. Academic Response to Intervention (RtI) initiatives have been started at

all schools. Progress monitoring and record keeping systems have been

developed.

2. Universal and diagnostic screening instruments (STAR Enterprise/STAR

Early Literacy) have been purchased and implemented. Several staff

trainings have been conducted on STAR.

3. Training and implementation of the behavioral aspects of Response to

Intervention (PBS) will begin in the 2014-2015 school year.

4. Developed Student Intervention Team (SIT) Protocols at all schools.

Changes Begin/Continue….


END OF HISTORICAL CONTEXT ……….CHANGE IS HAPPENING.

District Administrator’s Observations:

1. Change is not always easy…..some individuals do not like change. (*Very

common in most work settings)

2. The vast majority of teachers/support staff are working diligently to

meet the new expectations/change. Very positive. I am very proud of them.

Meaningful change requires a tremendous amount of work. Many leaders

have stepped forward.

3. A vast majority of teachers were fully aware of areas we needed to improve

upon, and they expected these types (or similar types) of changes.

4. Building administrator’s are very receptive to the changes we have made

(and those we are currently working on).

5. The School Board is very supportive of these changes, and they are asking

good questions from each of us.

6. We have excellent teachers in Freedom who want to improve student

learning and grow professionally. We are fortunate.

**Serious Change Creates

New Questions, Issues,

and Opportunities…

Every person is a change agent: " It is only by

individuals taking action to alter their own

environments that there is any change for

deep change.“

Michael Fullan (1993). The complexity of the change process. In Change forces:

Probing the depth of educational reform. Falme Press.

SERIOUS CHANGE IS TAKING PLACE…………………………

FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- TEACHER FEEDBACK (2013-2014)

(ALL FROM GRADE-LEVEL MEETINGS – COMMON THEMES FROM ALL)

1. We are having difficulty incorporating required Science/Social Studies

Curriculum within the ELA (OEU) Standards (*Not enough time).

2. We Need More Time to Teach Math at the Level Expected of Us/Students.

3. We are Doing Writing, but We Need More Designated Writing Time Built into

the Schedule to Meet the New ELA expectations.

4. We Need More ELA/Science Resources to Meet Expectations.

5. We Need to Better Coordinate RtI and Title I Time.

6. Early Release Days Impact Some Classes More Than Others.

7. We Need Extra “Sub Days” to Continue Grade-Level Curriculum Work

(OEU’s, Math, etc.) (*Currently have two Common Grade-Level Planning

Times Per/Week – Started this Year (13-14)).

**Serious Change Creates New Questions, Issues, and Opportunities…

**Middle School/High School Have Their Own Set of Needs Caused by

Change/New Expectations.

Objectives for This Evening:1. Provide Overview of Processes/Initiatives (District-Wide) Initiated in Last 1.5 Years That Center on Improved Student Learning AND the

Impact on Building Schedules.





FREEDOM ELEMENTARY -

DATA REVIEW

DATA REVIEW - Freedom Elementary School

Freedom Elementary School

(Last 4+ Years)

Reading (Grades 3-5)

Students Proficient/Advanced

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DATA REVIEW - Freedom Elementary School….continued…….

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Math (Grades 3-5)

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59.0%

49.7%

58.8%

51.6%

54.7%

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DATA REVIEW - Freedom Elementary School….continued

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READING GROWTH – (2012-2013)

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MATH GROWTH – (2012-2013)

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DATA REVIEW - Freedom Elementary School….continued

Target


1. Provide Overview of Processes/Initiatives (District-Wide) Initiated in Last 1.5 Years That Center on Improved Student Learning AND the


2. Provide Data to Demonstrate Need for Scheduling Considerations (At All Levels).

3. Provide Information and Processes Involved on Proposed 2014-2015

FES Schedule.


THE CURRENT REALITY……………

1. Core Teachers are Asking for More Instructional Time to Better Meet

the Needs of All Students.

2. Administration Recognizes that Schedule Changes are Necessary to

Obtain this Additional Academic Time to Improve Student Learning.

3. Data Suggests That We Need to Improve.

4. Many Other Variables, Outside of Schedule Changes, Have Been

Addressed (or Are Being Addressed).

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?????

1. ACCEPT WHERE WE ARE AT AS GOOD ENOUGH?? (NO)

2. REVIEW VARIBLES THAT WE HAVE OR HAVE NOT ADDRESSED TO

IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING???

A. Have Begun to Address:

1. Curriculum Changes (*Started – Reading/Math/Science - Ongoing)

2. Improved Resources (*Started – Literacy/Math - Ongoing)

3. Improved Strategies/Instruction (*Started – Literacy/Math/Science –

Ongoing) (Daily 5, CAFÉ, Math Expressions, Title I, NGSS, etc.)

4. Increased Grade-Level Collaboration

5. Increase of Data Use to Make Decisions (*Started – WKCE/STAR/PALS, etc.)

6. Increased Support for Those Students Who Need Us Most (RtI/Enrichment)

B. Have Not Addressed Yet (or in Process)

1. Schedule Changes to Allow for More Academic Time (*Working in this)

2. Increase Length of School Day (*Add 10 Minutes – Reviewing This Concept)

3. Take a Better Look at Instructional Practices (*Teacher Effectiveness Model)

4. Better Communication with Parents/Guardians Regarding Academic Support

5. More Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Training for Staff (Ongoing)

3. Provide Information and Processes Involved on Proposed 2014-2015 FES

Schedule.

1. Started Initial Discussions (At All Schools) Last Year (2012-2013).

A. Based on Feedback From Administrators and Teaching Staff

2. In November/December of this Year (13-14) Began to Look Deeper at Current

Schedules (Decided to Start at FES).

3. Created 2014-2015 FES Scheduling “Action Plan” & “Goal/Must Have” Guidelines

FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2014-2015 SCHEDULING

ACTION PLAN

1. Create/Revise/Clean Up Proposed Schedule – Have ready for January 21st meeting.

2. Once Definitive Draft of PE/Music/Library Proposed Schedule is Established

A. Kevin/Jeanne – Meet with Kelly, Justin, Janece, Nicki, Sandy, etc.

3. Jeanne – Create Building-Level Scheduling Committee

A. Set up First Meeting with Committee

B. Garner/Allow Advisory Feedback from All Staff

C. Discuss/Make Schedule Changes as Necessary

4. Take Scheduling Proposals to Parent Organization (PAC) to explain changes and

garner additional advisory feedback.

5. Jeanne/Karen/Judy/Kevin – Finalize 2014-2015 FES Schedule

FREEDOM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTFREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2014-2015 SCHEDULING GOALS/MUST HAVE GUIDELINES

1. Increase Math Instruction Time (75 minute minimum) – CCSS/

Data/Teacher Feedback

2. Maintain or increase ELA instructional time. (*Need more time

dedicated to writing) – CCSS/Data/Teacher Feedback

3. Must find curriculum time to dedicate to Science/Social Studies

Instruction without taking away from ELA time. (NGSS

Expectations/Future Social Studies Expectations)) Teacher

Feedback

4. Must generate more common planning time for core if we can

(and thus create more internal staff development/collaboration

opportunities). Superintendent

5. Review impact of early release Fridays/etc. on instructional time

for related arts and core. (ie: Run a set rotation if we need

to/feasible) Teacher Feedback

6. Must maintain RtI time period. Superintendent

Schedule Changes for Core – Current/Proposed Impact on Related Arts

Physical Education – Current: 3 times per/week @ 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)

*Proposed: 2 times per/week @ 45/30 Minutes + Every other day (Non-PE days) 10 minute mini-lesson

(developed by PE Team/Music Team/et al.) held within the regular classroom before/during long

instructional sessions. (105/140 Minutes)

Music – Current: 3 times per/week @ 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)

*Proposed: 1 time per/week @ 45 Minutes (45 Minutes)

(*Every 4th week 90 minutes per/week)

Other Possibilities – 1. Incorporate Music Skills into PE Mini-Lessons.

2. Plan/Schedule additional music lessons/activities for RtI/Enrichment time?

Art – Current: 1 times per/week @ 60 Minutes (60 Minutes)

*Proposed: 1 time per/week @ 45 Minutes (45 Minutes)

(*Every 4th week = 90 minutes in the week)

(*Losing approximately 15 minutes of instruction per month)

Other Possibilities – 1. Plan/Schedule additional art lessons/activities for class RtI/Enrichment time?

Library Time – Current: 1 time per week @ 30 minutes (Grades 1-5) (30 minutes)

*Proposed: 1 time per/week @ 45 minutes

(*Library Time will now include additional specific computer skills

instruction (G2-5)(*To coincide with classroom computer skills practice).

*Based Upon Initial Draft of 4-Day Rotating Schedule.

OTHER FORESEEN CHANGES REGARDING NEW SCHEDULE:

1. All Students will have a 20 minute AM or PM Recess (*Some grade

levels have less than that in the current schedule) along with their

traditional lunch recess.

2. Some staff members will have new or additional duties assigned to

them (ie: RtI Assistance, Recess duty, Hallway duty, etc.).

3. New Schedule should allow us to better coordinate Title I Services

during the school day (*Working on this aspect).

4. Music performances will continue, but the format may need to be

changed or modified.

5. Shared staffs’ schedules (PE/Music) have to be reversed (from last

year’s schedule) to be able to serve all district students

(FES/FMS/FHS).

6. Improved Student Learning.

Some Misconceptions:

1. Administration does not understand the importance of the fine arts in

a child’s education (*Brain growth, creativity, etc.).

2. Administration wants to eliminate all fine arts programs like some

school districts have done.

3. Reduction in music time will have a great impact on middle school

and high school band/choral programs.

4. Students cannot exercise in a regular classroom.

5. Administration is doing this to eliminate teaching jobs.

The Bottom Line: We have to find the right

balance to meet the academic needs of all

students while still providing a well rounded

and meaningful education.

Grade 1

RtI

8:05-

8:35

30

Language Arts

8:35-10:05

90

Recess

10:05-

10:25

20

Math

10:25-11:25

60

Lunch/

Recess

11:25-12:10

45

SS/Sc

12:10-

12:40

30

PE

Mini

12:40-

12:50

10

Math

12:50-1:10

20

Related Arts

1:10-1:55

45

Writing2:00-2:30

30

Math

2:30-

2:55

25

Grade 2 Math

8:00-9:15

75

Recess

9:15-

9:35

20

RtI

9:40-

10:10

30

Language Arts

10:05-11:35

95

Lunch/

Recess

11:40-12:25

45

SS/Sci

12:25-

12:55

30

Writing

12:55-1:25

30

PE

Mini

1:25-

1:35

10

R. Arts

1:35-2:20

45

Math

2:20-

2:55

35

Grade 3Language

Arts

8:00-8:45

45

R. Arts

8:45-9:30

45

Writing

9:30-

10:00

30

PE

Mini10:00-

10:10

10

SS/Sci

10:10-

10:40

30

Lunch/

Recess10:45-11:30

45

RtI

11:35-

12:05

30

Math

12:10-1:25

75

Recess

1:25-

1:45

20

Language Arts

1:50-2:40

50

Math

2:45-

2:55

10

Grade 4 Language Arts

8:00-9:30

90

Related

Arts

9:30-10:15

45

RtI

10:20-

10:50

30

Lunch/

Recess

10:55-11:40

45

Writing

11:45-

12:15

30

PE

Mini

12:15-

12:25

10

SS/Science

12:25-

12:55

30

Recess

1:10-

1:30

20

Math

1:30-2:55

85

Grade 5Related

Arts

8:00-8:45

45

Language Arts

8:45-10:00

75

SS/Science

10:20-

10:50

30

LA

10:50-

11:05

15

Writing

11:05-

11:35

30

PE

Mini

11:35-

11:45

10

Lunch/

Recess

11:45-

12:30

45

Math

12:35-1:50

75

Recess

1:50-

2:10

20

RtI

2:10-2:40

30

Language

Arts

2:40-

2:55

15

2014-2015 FES Proposed Schedule – Draft #1


1. Provide Overview of Processes/Initiatives (District-Wide) Initiated in Last 1.5 Years That Center on Improved Student Learning AND the






Discuss Future District-Level Considerations.

1. Must Evaluate all Building Schedules in Near Future (FMS, FHS, & FES)A. FMS Issues – 1. ELA Instructional Minutes at all Levels

2. Encore/Elective Choices/Requirements

B. FHS Issues - 1. Credit Recovery Issues/Ideas

2. Elective Opportunities for Band/Chorus + Spanish Students

3. Scheduling Issues – Issues with taking Band & Chorus at

same time? AP Opportunities (room for more)?

C. FES – Need to evaluate new schedule

1. Is it accomplishing what we set out to do – Improved Student

Achievement/Growth?

2. Can we add more related arts back into regular schedule if data

and improved practices warrant?

**FES Scheduling Committee is working on another separate

schedule that will be done in next week or so.

QUESTIONS?

IDEAS?

CONCERNS?

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