Serving Smaller Learning Communities Schools Making Progress Series: Southridge High School

Introduction

Building a Vision

Structuring for Success

Neighborhood Governance Structure

Advisory Program

Link Crew

Trimester Scheduling

Service Learning

Career Academies

International Baccalaureate Program

Critical Friends Groups

Coalition of Essential Schools

Decisionmaking and Governance

Communication Flow

Conclusion

Structuring for Success:
Trimester Scheduling

After exploring options such as block scheduling as a way to increase student and staff academic program options, the Southridge High School staff, in collaboration with the Site Council, chose a trimester schedule. Sarah Boly and the planning team prepared a summary of the process they went through in exploring the trimester option that eventually led to its schoolwide adoption.

Trimester Schedule Summary (PDF, 76 KB)

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