Derek L. McCoy
learning, shifting, leading
Tag: middle school schedule
Why Does Algebra HAVE to be at 11:34?
Our current schedule is a 7 period day. We have been working hard to transition to a modified block. Our leadership team has been involved in a great deal of planning and communication to make sure that this transition is seamless to our organization…
Spanish Quiz Bowl 2013 – QSM
Quien Sabe Mas! Saturday March 9th was a great day at Spring Lake Middle School! We had the distinct pleasure of hosting the Spanish Quiz Bowl for all middle schools in Cumberland County! This was a first for me! This was a cultural celebration…
Middle School Schedule [6]: Book Review ‘Making Teamwork Meaningful’
‘If teams of teachers are going to accomplish anything of substance, they need regularly scheduled opportunities during the school day to collaborate. In addition, if a school truly want to provide differentiated learning experiences for students – the teachers need regularly scheduled opportunities during…
Middle School Schedule [2]: Block = Flexibility
Our current schedule is a 7 period schedule. We take our instructional day and divide it into 7 equal blocks of time allotting additional time during lunch as well as consistent transition time between classes. Next year, we will be moving to a modified…
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