Curriculum+Committee

Curriculum Committee

Last time we discussed the following: to make scheduling a block system, to possibly make graduation requirements based on GPA, to weight extracurricular activities, and to find ways to cut PSSA-based teaching (teaching for a test).

block scheduling -have two sets of main core classes, one starts early and the other late Early: Start at 7:30? 8:00? I think it should start at 8:00 with proper paperwork can get out of afternoon classes later: Start at 9:00? 10:00? limited-first come first serve? situation-based? Seniority? ________________________________________________________________________________
 * Jan. 11, 2011**
 * Questions:**
 * At what time is it afternoon?**
 * How many classes are there in a day with block scheduling?**
 * If your job isnt year round can you sign up for classes partway through the year?**
 * What information would be required in the paperwork to ensure kids dont just skip school?**
 * Can you take a one core class in the morning and one in the afternoon if you are at school all day?**
 * Questions:**
 * Is there a non-core class requirement?**
 * What time should the day end?**
 * Should there be later classes available for those who can get home on their own?**
 * Can you have early classes one semester and late ones the next?**

Innovative Ideas in Curriculum: Cameras in class to record class-should it be posted online? what about kids without a computer? NO MORE MIDTERMS OR FINALS!!!! **Project Based Learning**- apply cumalitive knowledge in a project instead of reciting facts for tests Expanded field trips-research or make a presentation on trip bring in careers: ex: bring in someone from Nasa to teach about job and science performed in the job
 * Jan 11, 2011**