Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is working to better support high school students in the aftermath of COVID-19. One area of focus is implementing an aligned schedule at all SPPS high schools.
Alignment of our high school schedules allows for:
The A/B block schedule (8/2) allows for:
Schools adopting/continuing this schedule:
(School hours 8:30-3 p.m.)
The Ignite, Chunk, Chew, Review (ICCR) framework can include multiple chunks and chews to accommodate block lessons.
This document may be helpful for administrator/educator lesson discussions.
Math and Language Arts may differ from lab courses or seminar courses.
ICCR crosswalk to other lesson planning models (GANAG, 5 E, TQE, LIT Mini Lesson).
A benefit of our new aligned high school schedule is that we are able to offer districtwide virtual courses (DVC).
Virtual courses allow students in every high school to take classes that were previously only available in certain schools. In these synchronous classes, students log in from their school and work collaboratively with an SPPS teacher and other students from across the district.
Virtual classes are only offered 1A and 1B, students will continue to engage in traditional classes for the rest of their school day.
2022-23 Districtwide Virtual Courses |
Japanese 1 |
Hmong 1 |
Ojibwe 1 |
Intro to App Development |
Drone Flight Training |
Why are districtwide virtual courses available?
Our goal is that every student has equitable access to courses offered at SPPS high schools.
Do I need any special equipment for a virtual class?
Log into class on your SPPS iPad - Schoology and Google Meet.
Space in your school will be provided during class time.
Where do I get more information?
Contact your school counselor for registration information.
Contact Phil Wacker in the Office of Teaching and Learning (Philip.Wacker@spps.org) with any questions.
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