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Update on High School Scheduling FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Slide 2 Concern Baltimore County Public Schools middle and high school schedules are currently not aligned. Slide 3 Current High School Schedules 12 have a 4-period A/B day 3 have a 4-period day semesterized 1 has a 6-period day 8 have a 7-period day Slide 4 Decision Standardize middle and high school schedules across the system. Slide 5 The decision was not an easy one; however, it was one that had to be made in order to: Balance staffing allocations. Review class sizes. Maximize student course options. Review student mobility around the county. Slide 6 Staffing School staffing is based on student enrollment. Staffing will only be adjusted if student enrollment changes. Standardized schedules allow for the maximum use of part-time teachers between schools. Any staff savings will be returned to staffing allocations. Slide 7 Class Sizes Schools will be shifting to the 8-course model and be able to assign 6 sections to teachers. Slide 8 Maximize Student Course Options Students will be able to take 8 credits a year, providing them with the opportunity to: Participate in multiple completers. Participate in career research. Participate in an internship program. Participate in dual enrollment. Students will have additional opportunities for credit recovery and access to support. Slide 9 Mobility The mobility rate varies across the county. As students transfer between schools, current schedule inconsistencies often cause students to lose core credits. The loss of core credits may impact a students ability to be promoted to the next grade level and/or graduate on time. Slide 10 Resolution BCPS high schools will offer all students the opportunity to earn 8 credits a year. BCPS high schools will not offer a pure semesterized schedule. Flexibility will be provided to schools making the transition. Slide 11 2014-2015 Schedules Most schools have opted for the 4-period A/B day schedule. A few schools are considering a 4-period A/B day schedule with 1 day a week designated as an 8- period day. One high school will adopt the 8- period day schedule. Slide 12 Questions FEBRUARY 19, 2014