A new class schedule could be coming to the four Lenape Regional High School District schools as early as next year.
The Lenape district is holding a presentation in January named “Building a Better Schedule.” The presentation will be held at Seneca on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., Shawnee on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m., Cherokee on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. and Lenape on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Director of Curriculum Heather Xenakis said the presentation would give parents a broad overview of the changes the district is discussing for next year.
“The presentation is going to give a basic outline of the new schedule,” Xenakis said.
Each night will include a presentation from district and school administrators on the proposed changes. Parents will then have an opportunity to ask questions.
The newly proposed scheduled is designed to increase instruction time while also reducing academic stress and promoting student accountability and responsibility. Xenakis declined to give additional information on the specific changes the district is discussing.
The proposed new schedule is being discussed as the district also prepares for a full implementation of its new assessment schedule for the 2015–16 school year. The district is replacing traditional midterm and final exams with periodic benchmark assessments throughout the year. Xenakis said the proposed schedule changes are not related to the changes taking place with exams.
The presentation is for parents only. Each school will hold a separate presentation for students later on in the year.
