The administration organizes and provides release time for grade level articulation. There was an excessive amount of student time off task and student non-engagement. Although time for teachers to meet formally is limited, teachers do regularly meet with each other. Department chairpersons call meetings as needed. School scheduling maximizes learning time.
Most teachers indicate frustration with the current amount of instructional and planning time.
Restructured time on Wednesday provides opportunities for professional staff and ancillary staff to meet separately to discuss issues related to their positions. School regularly spends more than the contractually required time in fulfilling their professional responsibilities. Teachers make effective and economical use of time in the classroom. Some time is provided for reflection and sharing of professional development activities. Inconsistent classroom management at some grade levels has an impact on student time on task.