EXCEL A new way of thinking

Purpose of Mandatory Remediation 1. Create remediation for students earning a grade of “F” in one or more core classes, without losing instructional time. 2. Create a reward system 3. Create an alternative discipline plan 4. Reduction in zeroes

Key Points NO INSTRUCTIONAL TIME HAS BEEN LOST!! NO INSTRUCTIONAL TIME HAS BEEN LOST!! In a regular school schedule, students who attend a class for 53 minutes a day will spend a total of 265 minutes in each class over the course of the week. With our proposition, students will also spend a total of 265 minutes in each class over the course of the week. In a regular school schedule, students who attend a class for 53 minutes a day will spend a total of 265 minutes in each class over the course of the week. With our proposition, students will also spend a total of 265 minutes in each class over the course of the week.

So How Did We Do It? 1. Decrease time between classes from 5 minutes to 3 minutes on most class changes. Yes….it can be done. We’ve timed it. 2. Bank minutes to be used on Tues, Thurs and Fri.

Goals Decrease in number of suspensions for minor infractions. (Keep the students in the classroom) Decrease in number of suspensions for minor infractions. (Keep the students in the classroom) Decrease in the number of F’s. Decrease in the number of F’s.

The Plan Students earning an unsatisfactory grade in a core subject will spend at least 30 minutes a week in remediation. Students earning an unsatisfactory grade in a core subject will spend at least 30 minutes a week in remediation. Once the grade is satisfactory, the student is able to participate in the enrichment period during EXCEL. Once the grade is satisfactory, the student is able to participate in the enrichment period during EXCEL.

The Plan Students who do not turn in assignments may be required to attend remediation until the work is made up (no-zero policy) Students who do not turn in assignments may be required to attend remediation until the work is made up (no-zero policy)

The Plan Priority is given to subjects students will be tested on during GEE/iLEAP that year. Priority is given to subjects students will be tested on during GEE/iLEAP that year. 9 th Grade: English/Math9 th Grade: English/Math 10 th Grade: English/Math10 th Grade: English/Math 11 th Grade: Science/Social Studies11 th Grade: Science/Social Studies 12 th Grade: English/or whatever subject needed to graduate12 th Grade: English/or whatever subject needed to graduate

Enrichment Period So…what happens for students who don’t have remediation? So…what happens for students who don’t have remediation? Students have access to TWO areas.Students have access to TWO areas. Common’s Common’s Library Library

Enrichment Period What can this time be used for? What can this time be used for? Its up to them… they earned it!Its up to them… they earned it! Socialize with their peers Socialize with their peers Homework and Study Homework and Study Group Projects Group Projects Access to the Computer Labs and Library Access to the Computer Labs and Library Meet with teachers for “after-class” questions Meet with teachers for “after-class” questions

Engagement Activities (Friday) Possible Activities Include: Possible Activities Include: Pep-rallies for each sportPep-rallies for each sport Awards programsAwards programs Culture assemblies (Black History, etc.)Culture assemblies (Black History, etc.) “Fun Activities”“Fun Activities” Basketball 3 point tournament Basketball 3 point tournament Faculty vs BRPD Volleyball Games Faculty vs BRPD Volleyball Games Program ActivitiesProgram Activities Physics Rocket Launch Physics Rocket Launch Forensics crime scene Forensics crime scene

What else can be done on Fridays? Detention for minor infractions throughout the week Detention for minor infractions throughout the week TardiesTardies Dress code violationsDress code violations Departments may choose someone to skip enrichment and require make-up assignments Departments may choose someone to skip enrichment and require make-up assignments 0’s0’s Make-up TestMake-up Test Etc.Etc.

Added Work (minimal) Teachers Teachers Organizing activities and remediationOrganizing activities and remediation THIS IS NOT AN EXTRA PLANNING PERIOD. THIS IS NOT AN EXTRA PLANNING PERIOD. ACTIVELY moving students between classesACTIVELY moving students between classes NO stopping to “hang out”…if you want to “hang out,” pass all your classes and get 1.5 hours a week!!! NO stopping to “hang out”…if you want to “hang out,” pass all your classes and get 1.5 hours a week!!! Providing list of students for remediation to department heads once every 3 weeks.Providing list of students for remediation to department heads once every 3 weeks. Department Heads Department Heads Keeping an accurate and up-to-date list of your department’s remediation assignments once every 3 weeks.Keeping an accurate and up-to-date list of your department’s remediation assignments once every 3 weeks.

Some Points to think about… This program satisfy tutoring requirements for extracurricular activities as mandated. (clubs, sports) This program satisfy tutoring requirements for extracurricular activities as mandated. (clubs, sports) Opportunity for club meetings and other necessary activities. Opportunity for club meetings and other necessary activities.

Possible Questions and Answers “Are 3 minutes enough to change classes?” “Are 3 minutes enough to change classes?” You can get anywhere on campus in 1.5 minutesYou can get anywhere on campus in 1.5 minutes Teachers don’t allow students to stand aroundTeachers don’t allow students to stand around Encourage ALTERNATE ROUTES!Encourage ALTERNATE ROUTES! “What about bathroom congestion?” “What about bathroom congestion?” Before school, during remediation period, and lunchBefore school, during remediation period, and lunch Teachers use discretion and common senseTeachers use discretion and common sense

“What if I have too many kids in my room?” “What if I have too many kids in my room?” Work with your department and other faculty members, enlist peer tutors, be creative!!!Work with your department and other faculty members, enlist peer tutors, be creative!!! Can I have a student in my class for remediation if it is not my regular day? Can I have a student in my class for remediation if it is not my regular day? YES YOU CAN!YES YOU CAN! Possible Questions and Answers

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