My son just started middle school (gr 5) and this is his 3rd schedule. The school has lengthened the day and can't seem to figure it out. Could you tell me if you have had a schedule like this, and did it work for the kids? And where was the schedule used?
The order of his subjects rotate daily, but not always in the same order. The times the classes start and finish are different depending on the day of the week. So second period is 8:10 to 9:03 OR 9:30 OR 8:50. Third period is 9:30-10:10, 9:03-9:56 or 8:50-9:30. A new "el" period for extra help/?? is always the same and lunch is the same, though 1 class is scheduled to start 5 min. before lunch ends. No time is scheduled to allow movement from class to class or lunch to class.
The class lengths are not tied to the subject (ie math is always 45 min) The core classes do not get the same exact amt. of time each week, the greatest difference is 10 minutes.
I am calling the curriculum coord. today.
Your thoughts?
Thanks!
2006-11-08
23:09:14
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bookmom
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Primary & Secondary Education