We devoted two years to studying schedule options and gathering input. A committee of teachers, counselors, school administrators and central office staff then met to analyze options. In Spring 2016, nearly 1,500 people participated in a Thoughtexchange online conversation and families participated in community meetings held across the district.
After reviewing feedback gathered in 2016, a broader committee that included parents did further research into schedule options. The committee narrowed the options to the five-period trimester system and the six-period semester system (our current schedule), which both have pros and cons.
After reviewing all the data, Superintendent Enfield with the support of the school board determined that the trimester system is best to meet the needs of students.