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Center Grove principals propose uniform 6–8 schedule to boost high‑school credits and shrink class sizes
Summary
Center Grove Middle School leaders presented a proposed uniform schedule for grades 6–8 aimed at increasing high‑school credit opportunities, bolstering MTSS supports and reducing class sizes by removing daily team prep and shifting collaboration outside student contact time. Board members raised questions about sixth‑grade math time, piloting options and scheduling complexity.
Jason Weisman, principal at Center Grove Middle School Central, and Dr. Davin Harp, principal at Middle School North, told the Center Grove Board of School Trustees on Feb. 18 that an 18‑month review recommends a uniform schedule for grades 6–8 to improve instructional consistency and expand students’ access to high‑school credit.
"Some of the pillars of what we've been charged with is to optimize student achievement, engagement, and growth," Weisman said as he outlined the presentation. The proposal would move team planning out of the daily student schedule, create additional course sections to lower class sizes and add flexibility for electives and advanced coursework.
Presenters cited district and state accountability data to justify the change. They said both middle schools currently offer high‑school course opportunities…
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