Students and adults have an extended day schedule. The students' day is extended by 90 minutes four days per week.
Teachers work two additional hours per day.
The additional time is incorporated into a total redesign of the traditional 45-minute period day to allow for more concentration on reading, mathematics, and writing for all subject teachers. Teachers have common planning time so instruction is integrated across skill and subject areas. Teaches appropriate content with major emphasis on integrating reading, writing, math and thinking skills within the content area. Teaches inquiry-based content with a focus on the BPS and State Learning Standards. Assesses student work on a regular basis, as a member of a cluster or subject area group, and uses data to monitor continuous improvement.