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Grove City Area High School

Restructuring the HS Experience

December 5, 2018

Our why...

• Provide time for students -

○ Enrichment ○ Intervention ○ Exploration ○ Collaboration

Concerns from “Imagine if…”

• Teaching training
• Lesson implementation
• College courses
• Logistics
• Unstructured time concerns
• Student attention span
• Absence from class
• Teacher use of time
• Snow delays/cancellation
• Accountability during L and L
• Homework load
• Athletics
• Career center student
• Use of time
• Coordination with other buildings
• Student self-advocating
• Shift to cyber
• Material retention
• Band and choir concerns
• Collaboration
• Lab time
• Gifted time

Schedule Details

G (Grove)

Period 1 8:00-9:20 Period 2 9:23-10:43 Eagle Time 10:46-10:56 Lunch and Learn 10:59-12:14 Period 3 12:17 - 1:37 Period 4 1:40 - 3:00

C (City)

Period 5 8:00-9:20 Period 6 9:23-10:43 Eagle Time 10:46-10:56 Lunch and Learn 10:59-12:14 Period 7 12:17 - 1:37 Period 8 1:40 - 3:00

Lunch and Learn Structure

• The first week...
• Real-time Accountability

○ Digital System-using our current technologies

• Check in with for Eagle Time (10 minutes):

○ announcements/assignment/selection

• Identification of students by ‘Name and Need’
• Designated areas for the following:

○ Support ○ Lunch/Eating ○ Intramurals ○ Quiet spaces

Lunch and Learn

L u n c h a n d L e a r n

How to use Lunch and Learn

Intervention Time Tutoring Theater Enrichment Opportunities FACS Kitchen Open Music/Instrumental Time Clubs Assemblies Intramural Sports Program College Representatives Driver’s Education Science Lab Time Testing SAT Preparation Interdisciplinary Activities Computer Lab/Library Robotics Academic Games/Gifted Social Skills Lessons Speakers Yearbook Writing Workshop Community Art Show Choir

What does an 80-minute class look like?

• Opportunities to switch between multiple activities in a single period, allowing

them to apply the same information to various contexts.

• Less of a time constraint for students to ask questions in class.
• Spending more time in-depth on material in lieu of reviewing.
• Chunking time in 15-20 minute segments which might include presenting

information, guided practice, question and answer, collaborative activities, and other creative methods to ensure understanding and mastery of the subject matter.

• This is not doubling lessons… it is breaking up material in multiple ways in the

duration of a lesson.

How would this improve our student experience?

• Greater depth during class
• More opportunity to collaborate
• More time for seeking help
• More time for enrichment
• More time for clubs
• Slower-paced day
• Reduced transitions
• Better use of time
• Greater efficiencies
• Teaching students to take ownership for learning and self-advocate
• Learn how to prepare for class

How will Wellness and Band/Choir work?

• Classes will be built as a period in a student’s schedule
• Band will exist - as is - with greater opportunity
• Wellness -

○ Improved incorporation of health topics ○ Driver’s education ○ First aid and safety ○ Physical education

Getting our teachers ready

• Time to collaborate and plan
• Partnership with other schools to learn and grow
• Using various resources as learning tools
• Pacing guides
• Student feedback on lesson structure

Student Input and Design

• Student survey conducted
• Meeting with student groups
• Student Committee process

○ Google Form to ALL students ○ 34 responses ○ Committee design

What if we cancel or delay?

• Delay:

○ Adjusted schedule so all classes meets ○ 51 minutes each ○ Lunch and Learn remains intact

• Cancel:

○ A day is never missed ○ Example: if we cancel on a Monday that was a G Day; then G Day is pushed to Tuesday (or the next day we are in session)

• Benefits:

○ Equitable time - even if delay or cancel ○ You never ‘miss’ a day ○ Resource availability

What will homework look like?

• Double the class time does not equal double the homework.
• As always, enough to reinforce concepts and verify understanding.
• Students will have the opportunity to seek help during Lunch and Learn.
• More opportunities for revision, extension and remediation.
• Potential for homework decreasing.

Mercer County Career Center Student

What will the MCCC student experience be like?

• Students divided into two groups - G and C
• Group G attends MCCC every other day opposite Group C
• MCCC day will be structured as such:

○ Attend entire day to complete their competency-based program ○ Greater opportunity for cooperative experience in the workplace ○ Better program continuity

• Grove City High School day structured as such:

○ Schedule and attend 4 classes ○ Access Lunch and Learn ○ Supported by our resources

What does safety and security look like?

• Student accountability
• Not leaving the building for lunch
• Increased monitoring efforts during Lunch and Learn
• Drills or Emergency Situations:

○ Traditional plan when in class ○ Muster station plan for lunch and learn and class changes

Conclusion and Follow Up

• Survey
• “Frequently Asked Questions” posted

○ Social Media ○ Website ○ Expect to see early January

• Listening Session

○ February or March ○ Question and Answer opportunity