Overcrowding at WRHS School Board Workshop – October 7, 2014

Overview Capacity is 1633 Current Enrollment is 2332 (143% of capacity) 170 growth this year over last year Projected ADM is 2427 (149% of capacity) Projected ADM is 2523 (155% of capacity)

Overcrowding Effects …..11 Floaters floaters Exhausted additional 10 portables Elective classes are at maximum capacity Lunches are at maximum capacity (476 seating) A couple of hundred students eat outside Increased passing time to allow for students to arrive to class on time Gym capacity is 1200

Possibilities & Results Boundary Shift – Chris Williams Partial Complete Blended Learning Model Need to make a difference Not enough interest Shift in Grade Level Impact on too many schools 10-Period Day Done with success in the past

10 Period Day Schedule PERIOD TIME GRADES LUNCHES TRANSPORTATION 1 7:30-8: Arrival Bus Service for grade only 2 8:30-9: :25-10: :20-11: * Arrival Bus Service for 9th grade only 5 11:15-12: * 612:10-1: * 7 1:05-1: ** Dismissal Bus for grades only 8 2:00-2:50 9th *** 9 2:55-3:45 9th 10 3:50-4:40 9th Dismissal Bus Service for 9th grade only NOTE: * grade lunches ** 9-12 grade lunches *** 9th grade lunches

Timeline Oct. Parent Meeting (October 22, 6 WRHS Gymnasium) Form 10 – Period Day Committee (JLMS parents, teachers, district staff, coaches…open to others) Preliminary Discussions with USEP Nov. Continue committee meetings Discussions about master schedule begins Middle School articulation begins Dec. Continue committee meetings Develop 10 Period Day FAQ Brochure Develop Leadership Structure to Support Implementation Jan. Continue committee meetings Middle School articulation continues 9 th Grade Curriculum Fair Feb. Continue committee meetings Student Registration (Middle School Students)

Things to Consider Athletic schedules, co-curricular activities, clubs On-line classes Meeting times, pep rallies, grade level assemblies School culture Testing needs/times Master schedule Supervision Additional staff/faculty

Resources Needed Additional Staff Technology/Textbooks Teacher furniture Transportation FNS Additional breakfast Additional lunch period

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