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District explores block scheduling, 9th-grade academy and CMS 2.0 as part of Schools of Distinction planning
Summary
Administrators presented research and proposals to align high-school schedules to block periods, create a 9th-grade academy and expand specialized programming ("CMS 2.0") to increase student options and support the district's Schools of Distinction by 2030 goal.
District administrators presented research and proposals to align high-school schedules to a block model, create a ninth-grade academy and develop a CMS 2.0 model intended to expand career and college pathways as part of the district's Schools of Distinction by 2030 initiative.
Brad Bigger introduced the item and said the alignment is connected to the Schools of Distinction work. Presenters included Dr. Long, Sean (surname not specified in transcript), and other senior staff who described opportunities and challenges with block scheduling. The administrators said block scheduling would lengthen class periods (for example to about 90 minutes), reduce daily transitions and give more time for hands-on…
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