1. Trimester System and the New Curriculum

2. Why are we changing?
We believe our students should have an education that provides: More flexibility and choice An adaptable schedule for the BC New Curriculum More time on task Built in time for innovation, support, or extension.

3. How are we going to do this?
The Trimester System
Sample Grade 10 Schedule
Trimester One- 13 weeks (Starts Sept 3)
Trimester Two- 13 weeks (Starts Dec 3)
Trimester Three- 13 weeks
(Starts April 1)
English 10A
Second Language 10B or
Elective 1B
Careers
Science 10A
English 10B
PE & Health 10B
Second Language 10A
Elective 1A
Math 10B
Science 10B
PE & Health 10A
Elective 2A
Socials 10B
Math 10A
Socials 10A
Elective 2B

4. Trimester One- 13 weeks (Starts Sept 3)
Sample Grade 11 Schedule
Trimester One- 13 weeks (Starts Sept 3)
Trimester Two- 13 weeks (Starts Dec 3)
Trimester Three- 13 weeks
(Starts April 1)
English 11A
Elective 1B
Careers
Science option 11A
English 11B
Elective 3A
Elective 1A
Math 11B
Science option 11B
Elective 2A
Social Studies 11B
Math 11A
Social studies 11A
Elective 2B

5. The Trimester Advantage
The Trimester system is somewhat unique because it claims many of the advantages typically associated with both traditional (linear) and block schedules (semester). - Optimal Scheduling for Secondary Students Hanover Research (February 2014)

6. What it is … Increased time in classes from 19 to 26 weeks.
Classes shortened to 60 mins average from 81 mins
More flexibility as students are able to take ½ a core class with two different teachers.
Dedicated time (Flex) inside the timetable for students to get extra one-on-one help from teachers, pursue passion projects, or manage their workload.
Trimester transitions are aligned with natural breaks in the school year (winter and spring break).
More opportunities for students

7. What it’s not …
Not a change to the number of courses students take (still 8 courses, 32 credits)
Not a change to graduation plans or pathways

8. Our District’s Framework for Learning
The primary goals for School District #52:
To improve Literacy and Numeracy for all students.
To improve Transition and Graduation rates.
Focus on the Big Ideas of the New Curriculum
We believe the trimester system aligns with these goals.

9. What is coming for the New Curriculum?
Self assessment of the Core Competencies (All grades in )
Students will be taking 8 credits of Careers classes (2 credits during each year) Careers replaces Planning 10 and Grad Transitions.
This includes a Capstone Project in the senior year with the following components:

10. The New Curriculum Advantage
Split Careers into 4, 2 credit courses spread over grades
Use Flex time to provide opportunities for students to self assess on their Core Competency progress.
Flex time will encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and time management.
Flex time will allow students to use school time to explore their own passions, encouraging creativity and innovation.

11. DRAFT BELL SCHEDULE

12. DRAFT BELL SCHEDULE