A place for free exchange of ideas and opinion on issues of concern to the entire Manual Arts Community

Feb-192009

Jose M. Kubes, Ninth Grade Coordinator, on Informing our Decision-Making Process with Data

I am glad to read so many fruitful perceptions that stem from an intrinsic obligation to do what is best for the community we have chosen to serve.  Although I have experiences as a student & teacher at Manual Arts High School, as well as one ...[Read More]

Published: Feb-19-09 | 1 Comment | 0 Links to this post
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Feb-192009

Here's a four year 4 x 4 plan I worked out a few years ago.

Submitted by Leigh Ann Orr, Title I Coordinator Potential 4 Year Program for SALSA 4 x 4 Bell Schedule   9th grade Per.  Quarter 1  Quarter 2  Quarter 3  Quarter 4  1  Eng. Elective for literacy ( ...[Read More]

Published: Feb-19-09 | 4 Comments | 0 Links to this post
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Feb-192009

Ann Aguirre Asks - Can 4x4 Be Improved?

My questions are probably only a result of my not being informed, but...     Are there other adjustments that would make 4 X 4 acceptable for another year or so?      For example, could AP classes be completed in 3 quarters rather than four?     ...[Read More]

Published: Feb-19-09 | 1 Comment | 0 Links to this post
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Feb-182009

Travis Miller on Temps Perdu

One of the points that I did not realize at the time of the original vote was that many 4X4 schools are on a 10 week schedule.  This seems to make a lot more sense.  Here we are in a mester that has been called the shortest ever and we have lost t ...[Read More]

Published: Feb-18-09 | 1 Comment | 0 Links to this post
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