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Board hears explanation of SHIELD homeroom; Huntington High handled advisor‑advisee time within instructional day
Summary
Board members raised parent concerns about SHIELD (a roughly 20‑minute high‑school advisor/advisee period) at Cabell Midland; district staff explained Huntington High eliminated a separate homeroom by folding advisor/advisee time into the instructional day and that SHIELD provides supports such as Khan Academy, SAT prep and homework recovery.
Two board members reported parent concerns that the SHIELD homeroom at Cabell Midland requires students to be at school earlier and that some parents and educators questioned its use. District staff explained SHIELD is an advisor/advisee period of about 20 minutes at the high school level intended for student supports, planning and targeted activities.
District staff said Huntington High eliminated its separate homeroom, called Compass, and redistributed those minutes into the instructional day rather than shortening the school day. Huntington High staff added support time and clubs during the school day to reduce tardies and still address advisor/advisee responsibilities. At Cabell Midland, staff provide homework support, Khan Academy usage, SAT practice for targeted groups and recovery time during the SHIELD period.
Why it matters: The structure of homeroom/advisor time affects start times, tardiness and where students receive homework or test‑prep assistance; the district said SHIELD is used for targeted student support rather than being merely study hall.
Next steps and clarifications
District staff offered to provide additional explanation if board members want more detail about SHIELD implementation at specific schools. The board did not take action on start times at this meeting.
