BHHS Under the block schedule, high school teachers generally teach for onlythree periods each day, and have 90 minutes of preparation time. http://www.msys.net/rossano/BHHS.html
Extractions: After a great deal of very careful research and thought, and following much discussion, it has been decided to return to the traditional seven-period day at BHHS for the upcoming 1998-99 school year. This important change has been based on a thorough review of all the advantages and disadvantages of a number of different master schedule formats, including the "block schedule" which was implemented at BHHS four years ago. This decision has been based on the unanimous recommendation of the Administration, including the Superintendent, the Curriculum Director, the High School Principal, and the High School Assistant Principal, following months of deliberation The seven-period day format is a more traditional approach to scheduling high school courses. In this type of schedule, subjects are taught all year long, with each subject being taught every day in sessions that last approximately 50 minutes each. In most cases, students take six subjects (or courses), and devote one period each day to a study hail. Note that the more capable and ambitious students may choose to enroll for seven classes, thus increasing the number of electives they are able to take. The block schedule has many variations.However, in the format being used at BHHS, subjects are taught only one semester, with each subject taught every day for approximately 90 minutes. Students generally take only three or four subjects (or courses) during each semester.
Re: Block Schedule of in and out. All staff need training on how to teach in a increase studentachievement. One of the better sources of block schedule information is http://administrators.net/chatboard/topic5006/4.30.04.22.34.23.html
Re: Block Schedule you cover less content in block schedules.) III Classes are fewer sections offered IV block makes it and your teachers will only teach 3 classes http://administrators.net/chatboard/topic5006/4.30.04.22.44.08.html
Block Schedule should continue to weed out unnecessary content and teach the core Time under theblock schedule should allow for greater interdisciplinary projects and http://www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us/phs/Principal/block.htm
Extractions: BLOCK SCHEDULE TASK FORCE Creation of Block Schedule Task Force The reorganization of Perry High School's daily schedule into a block arrangement presents the school with formidable challenges and significant opportunities. One of the challenges we face is to ensure that the new initiative is implemented within the parameters of the District Strategic Plan: C. projects a favorable return on investment The 4X4 Block Schedule has facilitated initial improvements in attendance and discipline. However, the most significant outcome of the reorganization should be realized in the new opportunities that can be created for all students who have greater room in their school schedules to experience the high school curriculum Along with these new opportunities should be a higher expectation for achievement. Therefore, I recommend that a Block Schedule Task Force be established to develop the following: A new Perry High School Statement of Philosophy and Standards- - the existing statements were written in 1987 and re-evaluated as part of the 1990 NCA Self-Evaluation. The next NCA self-study is scheduled for the 1997-98 school year. A new statement of philosophy and standards would be timely and provide direction for decisions p g to the implementation of the block schedule. The new statements should be congruent with the Mission Statement, Beliefs and Objectives of the Perry Public Schools written m 1994.
ProTeacher BusyBoard Community 1 . block scheduling Posted by tgs/sc/6 on May16-04 at 0820 AM (EST). I teachlanguage arts, and in my 85 minute class, I try to break the 85 minutes into http://www.proteacher.net/dcforum/middle/506.html
Extractions: Archive Directory Home Jump to a different board! Busy Board Primary K-3 Intermediate VENT Subject Boards Substitute Teachers Student Teachers Special Education Many More Boards... Start A New Board! "block schedule" Report inappropriate posting on this thread Advertisement Rude/Mean Off Topic Cross-Posting Printer Friendly Format Original Message "block schedule" My middle school operates on a 5 period day...3 periods of core subjects (85 minutes each), 1 period of academy/enrichmentextra help in reading, math, or meet with G.T. students (42 minutes), and one period of Related arts (P.E.2 cycles, educational dance, art, computer keyboarding, music). Our school day lasts from 7:50 until 3:15. I do like teaching in the block, because I'm not pressed for time. Unfortunately, because my school only has 3 periods reserved for core subjects, and there are 4 core subjects, both science and social studies teachers only meet with their students every other day. It's not the best arrangement, but my school's reading and math scores are SO low, they're prioritizing.
New Page 1 Meetings with experienced teachers, who teach in a block schedule, indicate oneneeds to plan for three to five different instructional activities and http://www.saratogaschools.org/hs/BLOCKPAGE.htm
Extractions: SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL BLOCK SCHEDULE Fact sheet on Block Scheduling Block Scheduling Points Frequently Asked Questions Board of Education PowerPoint Presentation Saratoga High School FACT SHEET ON HIGH SCHOOL BLOCK SCHEDULING January 30, 2003 Process/Communication q The High School Task Force began its work in December 2000 with a mission to personalize the educational experience for every high school student. They have explored the ideas of smaller learning communities, block scheduling, house structure, advocacy, academies as well as evaluating what is working and should stay the same. Their goal was to develop recommendations and plan for implementation. q The Task Force is composed of 25-30 people, representing students, teachers, parents and instructional support staff. Meetings have been held bi-monthly, with six sub-committees formed this year to address specific components. q The process used to explore block scheduling involved visits to and contact with high schools throughout New York State. They include Monroe- Woodbury, Liverpool, Fayetteville-Manlius, Brockport, Guilderland, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Corinth, Averill Park, Niskayuna. q A consultant with experience in this area worked with the Task Force for two years facilitating the work and providing information. John Zanetti, a national scheduling consultant who lives in Saratoga, is working with the administrators to develop the master schedule to maximize student offerings.
Gifted Child Today Magazine Examining The Effects Of Block highly gifted boys say that the block schedule design wastes a don t. They considerthe schedule, `boring and teachers are not utilizing the time to teach http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0HRV/5_23/66671806/print.jhtml
Extractions: Hi! I borrowed this book from a professor at a class I was taking. At first I was disappointed; I was looking for some concise information on teaching in the block schedule. Instead, I found this book to be a broad resource containing much educational reference material (such as Blooms taxonomy, Gardners multiple intelligences, etc.) as well as an excellent in-depth overview of teaching in the block schedule. The format of the book is interesting, too. The chapters are laid out using the analogy of putting on a play. Youll have to look at it to see what I mean.
