Overcrowding at WRHS

Parent Presentation – October 22, 2014

Overview

• Capacity is 1633• Current Enrollment is 2332 (143% of

capacity) • 170 growth this year over last year

• 2015-16 Projected ADM is 2427 (149% of capacity)

• 2016-17 Projected ADM is 2523 (155% of capacity)

Overcrowding Effects

• 2013-14…..11 Floaters• 2014-15• 3 floaters• Exhausted additional 10 portables• Elective classes are at maximum capacity• Lunches are at maximum capacity (476 seating) • A couple of hundred students eat outside

• Increased passing time to allow for students to arrive to class on time• Gym capacity is 1200

Possibilities & Results

• New Construction• Impact Fees

GGG High School

GGG High School

Other Possibilities & Results

• Boundary Shift – Chris Williams• Partial• Complete

• Blended Learning Model• Need 500 + to make a difference• Not enough interest

• Shift in Grade Level• Impact on too many schools

• Use of PHSC Classrooms• Only available on Fridays

Possibilities & Results

• 10-Period Day• Successful model in the past• Freshmen would be on an alternate

schedule• Two years only until new school is

complete

10 Period Day SchedulePERIOD TIME GRADES LUNCHES TRANSPORTATION 1 7:25-8:20 10-12 Arrival Bus Service for 10-12 grade only 2 8:26-9:16 10-12 3 9:22-10:12 10-12 4 10:18-11:08 9-12 * Arrival Bus Service for 9th grade only 5 11:14-12:04 9-12 * 6 12:10-1:00 9-12 * 7 1:06-1:56 9-12 ** Dismissal Bus for 10-12 grades only 8 2:02-2:52 9th *** 9 2:58-3:48 9th 10 3:54-4:44 9th Dismissal Bus Service for 9th grade only

NOTE: * 10-12 grade lunches ** 9-12 grade lunches *** 9th grade lunches

Timeline

Oct.

• Parent Meeting (October 22, 6 pm @ WRHS Gymnasium)• Form 10 – Period Day Committee (JLMS parents, teachers, district staff, coaches…open to others)• Preliminary Discussions with USEP

Nov.

• Continue committee meetings• Discussions about master schedule begins• Middle School articulation begins

Dec.

• Continue committee meetings• Develop 10 Period Day FAQ Brochure• Develop Leadership Structure to Support Implementation

Jan.

• Continue committee meetings• Middle School articulation continues• 9th Grade Curriculum Fair

Feb.

• Continue committee meetings• Student Registration (Middle School Students)

Things to Consider

• Transportation• Athletic schedules, co-curricular activities, clubs • On-line classes• Meeting times, pep rallies, grade level assemblies• School culture• Testing needs/times• Master schedule• Supervision• Additional staff/faculty

Results so far….

• Committee formed from stakeholders• Athletics, Band, etc.• Updates will be provided on website

• Clubs• Typically after school which would

coincide with Freshmen lunch/club pass• Transportation• Provided to those students in the walk

zone for late start students only.

Questions and Comments