Previous research has shown that by varying instructional time, schools can better accommodate students' different rates of learning. One method that schools use to meet this challenge is block scheduling; different models which are described. The focus is on the benefits and disadvantages of various models. One of the benefits is block…

Describes the scheduling changes that allowed for program improvement at the New Platz, New York, Middle School. (DS)

Describes the school schedule used at Kirkwood High School in Missouri, in which six classes a day meet on a seven-hour schedule in a rotating seven-day cycle. Describes how this schedule meshes with the newspaper and yearbook classes. (SR)

This publication describes arena and modular scheduling programs developed as a cooperative effort of two Pennsylvania high schools. Included are descriptions of the procedure used by Marian High School in its transition to modular scheduling and the procedures and materials used by Tamaqua Area High School in its arena scheduling system. Much of…

Describes how the eight-block scheduling plan at North Kansas City High School has, despite difficulties, worked well for publications classes. (SR)

A successful coeducational gymnastics course suitable for secondary school students and (with modifications) for younger groups is described. The course is organized for 40 to 50 pupils, with instruction in vaulting, even and uneven parallel bars, horizontal bars, and balance beam. (MJB)

Offers a brief overview of the process undertaken by one school district in Missouri to explore and then implement a schedule change (in particular a block program)--a process involving parents, teachers, administrators, school board members, and students. (SR)

The purpose of this practicum was to develop and implement a new middle school teacher assignment and pupil class schedule. The need for the new schedule was identified by both parents and staff during a series of meetings designed to identify major problems facing the district. The schedule that was developed, with extensive input from the toatl…

This paper describes the evolution of the alternative education program at Spingarn High School in the District of Columbia. The intent of the alternative program is to provide a variety of self-actualizing learning experiences for students through diversifying scheduling and instruction. Curricular options include majors in art, music, the…

A recent study conducted by the Mifflin (Pennsylvania) School District assessed effects of intensive (block) scheduling with students identified as gifted. Administrator and teacher respondents perceived that block scheduling can significantly improve services to secondary gifted students. However, program implementation does not automatically…

Dejuvenilizing the high school by minimizing the custodial relationship between school and student calls for innovative alternatives in school scheduling, in providing students with off campus educational opportunities, and in meeting their needs for work and service experience. (Author)

A week-long intensive Spanish course for 15 advanced students, at a residential center is described. The advantages of this type of program are noted. (SJL)

The paper describes a three level resource room designed to provide a comprehensive program to meet the widely varying needs of handicapped students at the secondary level. An introduction provides the historical background of services to the handicapped. A description of the program includes the organization; the resource room services, such as…

A cooperative office education program at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, increased its enrollment and work placement of students with the coordinator's treating the program as a year-round process, which is illustrated in her August-through-July schedule of monthly tasks. (MF)