Describes the concept of year-round schools and examines several programs including the quarter system plan in Atlanta, the 45-15 plan in Illinois, and a Colorado plan entitled Concept 6'', where students alternate 43 days of vacation with 86 days of school. (DN)

New curriculum patterns become possible when the flexibility of the quarter plan combines with the flexibility of the Interstate Distributive Education Curriculum Consortium's learning activity packages. (AG)

At Coffee High School in Douglas, Georgia, a needs assessment committee recommended the replacement of the traditional nine-month program with a quarter system using longer class sessions and allowing more individual attention. The committee members chose the Better Learning Opportunities for Children (BLOC) Program. Implementation involved…

In the fall of 1974, Community Unit School District 300, Dundee, Illinois, adopted the quarter curriculum at three high schools in order to provide scheduling flexibility and curriculum improvement. Curriculum guides financed by the board of education were developed by those expected to teach the course. The process utilized in completely revising…

A CURRICULUM PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE BLOOMINGTON, WISCONSIN, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO EXPAND CURRICULUM OFFERINGS BY 30 PERCENT USING EXISTING TEACHING STAFF AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES. THE SCHOOL DAY IS DIVIDED INTO 21 MODULES OF 19 MINUTES EACH. SEVEN MODULES ARE GROUPED INTO A BLOCK. THREE BLOCKS CONSTITUTE A SCHOOL DAY. THE SCHOOL YEAR IS…

This review surveys documents, previously announced in RIE, that are concerned with the year-round school (staggered vacation periods) concept. The literature indicates that the year-round school plan should not be considered a panacea for the economic and learning problems in education. Most of the authors agree that schools should weigh…

The change to year-round schools may precipitate system shock,'' which could lead to complete restructuring of cirriculum, athletics, and organization. (Author/JH)

With the beginning of the 1968-69 school term, the Atlanta Public Schools implemented the four-quarter plan for reorganization of the secondary school curriculum. The year is divided into four quarters of approximately the same length. Pupils were compelled to attend the first three quarters of the 1968-69 term. Fourth quarter attendance is…

This study consists of a review of the literature, a discussion of some of the vital questions concerning the year-round school, and a bibliography. Discussed are (1) quarter schedules of various types and their applications to school calendars, (2) transitions to quarter schedules from conventional schedules, (3) teacher and staff assignments,…

Under a grant from the North Dakota State Board for Vocational and Technical Education, a project in vocational research in the field of Environmental Science Technology was conducted for the purpose of developing vocational education curricula. The resulting curricula is for a two year program. The proposal is divided into suggested courses to be…

The Texas Education Code directs the Texas Education Agency to prepare and distribute a "reorganized curriculum based on operation of schools on a quarter basis," which authorization offers opportunities for curriculum changes in Texas public schools. This guide is designed to provide leadership in curriculum development for school…

To meet the changing needs of its young people, Atlanta Public Schools searched for an organizational structure that would (1) permit more flexibility and individualization of instruction; (2) allow pupils to take one course, two courses, or a combination of courses and activities; (3) permit a wider selection of options; and (4) expand the school…

This package is intended to provide Texas educators with practical information on the projected quarter system operation in Texas schools. Included is a copy of the law (H.B.1078) that mandates institution of the quarter plan along with explanations of what changes are and are not necessary in order to comply with the law. Also included is…