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Virginia Beach proposes 'ThriveTime' in middle school master schedule to protect electives and increase targeted support
Summary
Division leaders proposed a uniform middle‑school master schedule centered on 90‑minute core blocks, 50–55 minute electives and a new daily 50–55 minute "ThriveTime" intended to preserve elective access while delivering tiered academic support and opportunities for high‑school credit.
Matt Delaney, chief schools officer, introduced a presentation on proposed changes to the middle school master schedule and said the school division will return with an informational update Jan. 28 and an action request on Feb. 11. The work responds to the Virginia Department of Education’s school performance and support framework and the Virginia Literacy Act’s shifting instructional priorities.
Dr. Smith, senior executive director for middle schools, and a design team of middle school principals and teacher representatives recommended a uniform schedule across middle schools: block schedules for core classes of roughly 90 minutes and bell schedules for electives of about 50–55 minutes. The division proposed adding a daily "ThriveTime" — about 50–55 minutes — intended to give students access to electives while also providing structured time for SOL remediation, English‑learner supports, special education services…
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