For the 2024-25 school year, the district will introduce block scheduling for students in grades 7-12. The scheduling format allows students and teachers to have additional time to focus on programming and curriculum.
Beginning on Sept. 4, the school day for all students will begin at 7:45AM. Buses will depart at the conclusion of the school day, at 2:25PM.
A presentation delivered on Monday, July 1 by Superintendent Kane to the Board of Education is provided below. This presentation reviews the benefits and initiatives behind block scheduling for our students.
Why move to a block scheduling format for students in grades 7-12?
- Provides time for content-specific, deep instruction while allowing for greater efficiency in class preparation for students, which often includes less nightly homework.
- It offers more class time to build relationships and personalize learning for each student.
- It provides increased opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching.
- It allows for focused instructional time to engage in learning that is innovative, differentiated, engaging, creative, discovery-based, project/problem-based, hands-on, collaborative, and interesting to students based on their lived experiences.
- Promotes active student learning by encouraging greater participation.
- Allows for more focused time for students to learn how they best learn in each content area.
As with any change, we understand there will be questions and concerns related to block scheduling. Please note that we will continue to share information related to block scheduling as we approach the upcoming school year.