1 Discussion on High School Scheduling Dr. Denton Santarelli, Superintendent Dr. Heather Cruz, Deputy Superintendent December 2, 2014

Update on High School Scheduling Benefits of Current Schedule Future Thinking Around HS Scheduling Objectives 2

3 Core Requirements by Peoria Unified **24 Credits Required by the State for Graduation English4 Algebra I or equivalent1 Algebra II or equivalent1 Geometry or equivalent1 Additional Math (from elective course column)1 Science3 Physical Education1 Arizona/US History1 Arizona/US Government½ American Economics OR Economics & the World of Finance OR Entrepreneurship OR Adv. Marketing & Lab½ World History1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Ed.1 Total Core16 Total Electives12 Total Credits Required for Graduation28

Block Schedule 32 Credit Opportunities 28 Credits Required by Peoria Unified Increased Electives Increased Dual- Enrollment Increased Internship Electives 12 to 16 Traditional Schedule 24 Credit Opportunities 24 Credits Required by the State Electives 8 max The Facts about Credits 4

Peoria Unified Core Course Offerings 5 LANGUAGE ARTSMATH Beginning SEIFoundations of Algebra Intermediate SEIAlgebra I Advanced SEIAlgebra I w/Extension Foundations of EnglishGeometry English Essentials Geometry H + English I w/Extension Algebra II (year-long) English I Algebra II English IICollege Mathematics English III Adv. Algebra H English I H College Algebra H English II H Pre-calculus H English III H AP Calculus I H AIM English I H AP Calculus II H AIM English II H Discrete Mathematics Brief Calculus Financial Algebra SCIENCESOCIAL STUDIES Integrated ScienceWorld History BiologyAZ/US History AP Biology HAmerican Economics AIM Chemistry HAZ/American Government AIM Biology H AIM Global Humanities AIM World History & Geography H

Arts Physical Education World Languages Career and Technical Education – West-Mec Programming Opportunities Elective Course Offerings 6

Sample Bell Schedule 7 High School Bell Schedule Period 17:20 – 8:50 Period 28:55 – 10:30 Period 310:35 – 12:05 Period 4 (Lunch)12:05 – 12:45 Period 512:50 – 2:20

Graduation Rate – 95% Scholarships – $57M in 13/14 College Credits Internships Arts CTE Student Success 8

Time – Collaboration Planning Student Success RED Day at Liberty High School Building Relationships – Traditional Semester 35 x 5 = 175 students – Block Semester 35 x 3 = 105 students Opportunities for Staff 9

Explore some scheduling options by providing choice – Zero Hour 45 minutes long – all year – 6 th Hour 45 minutes long – all year – Late Start/6 th Hour – 90 minutes – A/B Options Next Steps 10

District Initiative – College and Career Readiness Initiative Survey Students and Parents – Specific to scheduling options Next Steps 11

Discussion/Questions 12