Trimester System and the New Curriculum Why are

Why are we changing? We believe our students should have an education that provides:

How are we going to do this? The Trimester System Sample Grade 10 Schedule

Sample Grade 11 Schedule Trimester One- 13 weeks (Starts Sept 3) English 11 A

The Trimester Advantage The Trimester system is somewhat unique because it claims many of

What it is … Increased Classes time in classes from 19 to 26 weeks.

What it’s not … Not a change to the number of courses students take

Our District’s Framework for Learning The primary goals for School District #52: To improve

What is coming for the New Curriculum? Self assessment of the Core Competencies (All

The New Curriculum Advantage Split Careers into 4, 2 credit courses spread over grades

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Trimester System and the New Curriculum

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.

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

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

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)

What it is … Increased Classes time in classes from 19 to 26 weeks. 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

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

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.

What is coming for the New Curriculum? Self assessment of the Core Competencies (All grades in 2019 -20) 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:

The New Curriculum Advantage Split Careers into 4, 2 credit courses spread over grades 9 -12. 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.

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