Please keep the ideas rolling, a math teacher is leading a committee at our school to investigate the best option... It started with looking at STEM education and changing the delivery mode but overall I think the vision has grown.  We would not make changes this coming year but likely further out with proper lead time.  Thanks for the leads and pointing out any gains or challenges.


On Dec 11, 2012, at 8:35 PM, "David Mitchell" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hazen rotates 8 periods through 6 57 minute periods a day...the students asked for this and we love it.

M 1-6
T 7-4
W 5-2
Th 3-8
F 1-8 (43 minute periods)

D. Mitchell
Hazen Union School
Hardwick, VT

On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Lauren Parren <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Mt. Abe has a block schedule with classes meeting every other day for approximately 80 minutes.  We also have a Personalized Learning program that allows for individual flexibility, which is meeting the needs of many of our students.  A hang out or something similar sounds great to me.  I'm really interested to hear why BJ's school is changing back to the 8 per day.

On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Bjorn Behrendt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Could it be a hangout.  I to am interested As MSJ is going to be switching back to 8 per day from a 5 per one.

Bjorn Behrendt
http://www.EdLiaten.com/
http://www.AskBj.net/
http://www.VTed.org/

On Dec 11, 2012 5:11 PM, "Adam Provost" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Let's chat, Mary. I have lots of info and ideas.

Sent from the batphone

On Dec 11, 2012, at 4:00 PM, Mary Waterman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

We are in the process of looking to the future and how the daily schedule can possibly be altered away from an 8-period day; provided it provides us with an educational advantage. 
 
What other small schools have adopted a schedule different from the 8-period day... and do you feel that it has been helpful in promoting student academic comprehension, without a negative impact upon other subjects (such as art, music, pe, etc)?
 
Any leads are welcomed!
M
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           South Royalton School, 223 South Windsor Street, S. Royalton, Vermont  05655
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