SUGGESTED SUMMER SCHOOL CHANGES

I suggest that summer school be structured such that at least some of the classes are taught on block schedule. All of the Jackson teachers, and many teachers from other districts teach strictly on a block schedule. Teaching a 50 minute period is very different from teaching a 90 minute period. It would be great for the new teachers to actually have practice planning for a longer period and teaching a full block.

I personally find it much more difficult to effectively teach 90 minutes than 50 minutes. The students are just like I am - barely able to keep their mind on one subject for an hour and a half. It takes experience to get to the point where a teacher uses those 90 minutes most efficiently.

I would also have those who ride the bus to Holly Springs to sign in on the bus, and those who drive separately to sign in at the school. That would mean three sign-in sheets, but I don't think that's too much considering the time it would save teachers who would not have to wait in line to sign in.