Grove City Area High SchoolRestructuring 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

Lunch and Learn

How to use Lunch and LearnIntervention 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