Block Scheduling
Block Scheduling
Name of Committee:
Block Scheduling Committee
Name of Committee Leader(s):
Each high school principal was assigned to serve as the chair and they designate a co-chair for their assigned committee.
Purpose of the Committee:
The committee formed to focus on class scheduling (i.e. modified block or straight 6 or straight 7); course mappings for pathways; and Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College Component to be implemented in the 2018-2019 school year had their first meeting June 13, 2017. The committee was divided into three subcommittees. The subcommittees are as follows:
- Class Scheduling
- Course Mapping for Pathways
- Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College
Expectations for the Committee Members:
- Class Scheduling- To determine the best scheduling option for the 18-19 school year
- Course Mapping for Pathways- develop a user friendly booklet for students and parents that maps our courses to pathways
- Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College-research best collegiate level options for high school students
The committee’s work will tie into Redefining Ready.
Committee Meeting Dates:
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1. Meeting with principals |
May 22, 2017 |
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2. Notification sent to committee members |
May 24, 2017 |
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3. First meeting with all committee members |
June 13, 2017 |
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4. Additional meetings and School Visits |
June 13, 2017-August 30, 2017 |
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a. Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College |
June 27, 2017 |
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b. Class Scheduling |
July 10, 2017 |
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c. Course Mapping for Pathways |
July 12, 2017 |
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d. Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College |
July 12, 2017 |
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e. Class Scheduling |
July 18, 2017 |
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f. Dual Enrollment/Credit and Early College |
July 26, 2017 |
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g. Course Mapping for Pathways |
August 4, 2017 |
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h. Course Mapping for Pathways |
August 14, 2017 |
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August 22, 2017 |
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5. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to committee co-chairs |
September 5, 2017 |
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6. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to Cabinet |
September 6, 2017 |
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7. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to building level faculty and staff |
September 6, 2017-September 29, 2017 |
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8. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to students |
September 6, 2017-September 29, 2017 |
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9. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to parents in each corridor |
September 6, 2017-September 29, 2017 |
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10. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to Student Advisory Council |
September 18, 2017 |
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11. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to Key Communicators |
September 20, 2017 |
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12. Preliminary report of findings and options for consideration to PTA |
September 21, 2017 |
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13. Board of Education Workshop |
October 3, 2017 |
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Reconvene Block Scheduling Committee |
November 15, 2017- December 8, 2017 |
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Recommendation to the Superintendent |
December 8, 2017-December 15, 2017 |
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Complete |
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Pending |
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Committee Members:
The following individuals/departments were invited to be representatives on the scheduling committee, but did not necessarily participate:
- Assistant Superintendents (2)-to serve as the co-chairs
- Student Services Administrator (1)
- Principals (9) and Associate Principals (3) from the middle and high schools
- A counselor from the middle (6) and high (3) schools
- A parent/patron representative from each middle (6) and high school (3)
- Curriculum and Instruction (4)
- Two Hazelwood National Education Association Executive Board Members (2)
- Two teacher representatives from each middle (12) and high schools (6)
- Parent Teacher Association representatives (3)
Amanda Strobbe; Bruce Green; Burchell McGhee; Carrie Sansone; Cassandra Muhammad; Chauncey Granger; Christina Hughes; Christopher Dailey; Clinton Hankins Iii; Constance West; Cymonda Larry; Cynthia Bober; Denise Quante; Dennis Newell; Derrick Elmore; Donna Miller; Edward Beckmann; Eric Arbetter; Irma Moore; James Muska; Jared Beucke; Jerry Mcgee; Jessica Vishy; Joanie Decker; Juanakee Sykes; Juanita Wallace; Kelly Taylor; Kesha Post; Kimberly Quain; Lisa Dlabick; Lisa Semanisin; Mae Walters - Arrowpoint PTA; Matthew Mcclellan; Michael Peoples; Monica Diggs; Nevels Nevels; Nicole Burnett; Nicole Huffman; Pamela Atkinson-Hamilton; Patricia Ulrich; Robert Hartley; Robert Payne; Roshelyn Mccoy; Ruth Hovanec; Samuel Mitchell; Seneca Allen; Shanda Collins; Sonja Stiles; Sparkl Pruitt; Stacy Ray; Stephanie Carson; Stephanie Saunders; Steven Richards; Yolander Pittman