This document summarizes the process undertaken by Bay Trail Middle School to modify its scheduling and time allocation to better support student learning and meet state standards. A committee studied the school's resources and determined changes were needed. They proposed a new block schedule with extended class periods, increased flexibility, and the addition of reading instruction, advising and flex time. Teacher and parent surveys supported these changes. A new memorandum of agreement modified teachers' schedules and duties to accommodate the new model. The school transitioned to becoming a "School to Watch" by implementing the committee's recommendations and restructuring leadership.

1. Building a basis for Academic Excellence through scheduling and time management Bay Trail Middle School

8. Survey Feedback use teaching assistants for advisement groups as well teaching staff (with training program) -- Admin Use tv studio for advisement and flex -- Admin 2 of 6 days in the rotation dedicated to advisement involve counselors in planning of advisement -- Admin Plan flex time during team meetings(team activities, assemblies, large group presentations, rehearsals, etc.) -- Admin Flex time is instructional time -- Admin reduction of 8th grade study halls Wow 8th Addition of flex and advisement for all 8th graders Wow 8th Reading/Health/Tech rotate students for 5th team block Wow 8th 8th grade team teaching periods are pure for 18 out of 23 periods each 6 day rotation Wonder 8th Health reduced in 7th redistributed over 3 grades Wow 7th Reading/Tech teacher part of team for half year Wow 7th addition of flex and advisement for all 7th graders Wow 7th more 7th graders start LOTE Wow 7th more time for all students to work on skills (reading, study, presentation, etc.) with the addition of reading Wow 7th Reading/Tech 5th core subject so team will have all students in core classes at same time Wow 7th PE/WOL/ Music same amount of instructional time as current (05-06) schedule Wow 6th More time for dedicated science curriculum w/addition of health class Wow 6th H/HC classes added to 6th grade program Wow 6th slight reduction in 6th grade cores--added in flex and 7th and 8th reading instruction Wonder 6th Only one music class (Music students would not have a performing group in addition to gen music in 6th grade ) Wonder 6th

9. Contractual Memorandum of Understanding 7.3 Teacher Day Middle school unit members will not be required to teach more than ten (10) one hour blocks of time over each three (3) day cycle. In addition, teachers will not be assigned more than two (2) one hour team meeting/planning blocks per three (3) day cycle. Middle school teachers will have one (1) 60 minute block for personal planning and preparation every day. They will also have a duty free and meeting free lunch period during which they will not be required to perform other duties.

11. HOME MoU The base group of students in a particular HOME Base with a particular teacher will be assigned by administration. Daily groupings of students will be determined by the teachers involved. HOME Base shall not be considered an identified service. Every reasonable effort will be made to keep HOME Base groups at or below fifteen (15) students assigned per teacher. If unit members are assigned to an instructional group during the HOME Base period, these assignments will be considered part of the regular teaching load for an equal number of minutes. These unit members will be assigned to bus duty as the administrative assignment.

17. Overview of Bay Trail’s Program World of Languages Physical Education chorus or general music Music - orchestra, band, Physical Education Home & Career Skills - 20 weeks Physical Education chorus or general music Health - 10 weeks chorus or general music Music - orchestra, band, Computer - 10 weeks Music - orchestra, band, Home & Career Skills - 20 weeks reading) Home & Career Skills - 20 weeks Health - 10 weeks Computer - 10 weeks (paired with Art - 20 weeks Art - 10 weeks Art GRADE 8 GRADE 7 GRADE 6 Classes that meet for 1 block in the 3 day cycle Technology - 20 weeks(Core) Strategic Reading - 10 weeks (Core) Technology - 20 weeks Social Studies Strategic Reading - 20 weeks Science Social Studies Social Studies Math Science Science LOTE Math Reading Language Arts LOTE Math Health - 10 weeks (Core) Language Arts Language Arts GRADE 8 GRADE 7 GRADE 6 Classes that meet for 2 blocks in the 3 day cycle This is a summary of the courses offered at Bay Trail. All classes meet in 60 minute blocks COURSE OF STUDY

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23. Special Areas *Facilitator **Coordinator Gwenda Buckman Joe Kruger Lara Donovan Instructional Services* Gwenda Buckman Joe Kruger/Winton Buddington Cris Metcalf Educational Services * Deborah White Winton Buddington Lisa McGinn Reading/ESL Facilitator Gene Mancuso (J. Doser) Winton Buddington John Roland Music Coordinator Gene Mancuso (MB Walker) Winton Buddington Maureen Sharrow PE/Health Coordinator Deborah White Winton Buddington Eileen Vito Languages Other Than English * Gene Mancuso Winton Buddington Kerry Young Gifted Coordinator Leslie Good Winton Buddington Johanna McKeever Family and Consumer Science * Leslie Good Winton Buddington Colleen Krug Technology and Business * Deborah White (B. Maiorani) Winton Buddington Mary Summerhays Library Coordinator Gene Mancuso Winton Buddington Luke Lorenzo Art Facilitator District Administrator Building Administrator Teacher Leader Department Bay Trail

24. Core classes Deborah White John Burke Maria Signorelli ELA 8 Deborah White John Burke Mary Bostwick ELA 7 Deborah White John Burke TBD ELA 6 Deborah White John Burke Tony Kerr 6-8 ELA Lead Deborah White John Burke TBD Reading 6 Deborah White Kevin Swartz Amy Wilson Social Studies 8 Deborah White Kevin Swartz John Hall Social Studies 7 Deborah White Kevin Swartz Alana Tomer Social Studies 6 Deborah White Kevin Swartz Kevin Leisten 6-8 Social Studies Lead Leslie Good Doris Hart Dion Terwilliger Science 8 Leslie Good Doris Hart Enith Brandt Science 7 Leslie Good Doris Hart Deb Nelson Science 6 Leslie Good Doris Hart Donna West 6-8 Science Lead Leslie Good MaryAnn Harrigan Justin Allen Math 8 Leslie Good MaryAnn Harrigan Nichole Roberts Math 7 Leslie Good MaryAnn Harrigan Jill Jones Math 6 Leslie Good MaryAnn Harrigan Randy Nellist 6-8 Math Lead District Administrator Building Administrator Coordinator Department