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Buchvarov, S. I.; Ganashev, I. P. – 1988
This paper discusses the merits of developing a high school semester time-table, or schedule, as the final planning stage in the educational process. Such a schedule would provide a weekly breakdown list of all academic subjects, grade levels, teachers for each subject and grade, rooms, laboratories and other facilities, and resources, thereby…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, High Schools
Peer reviewedSharman, Rex G. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1990
The records of 4,886 students in 18 Ontario high schools revealed that, compared to traditional full-year schools, dropout rates in matched semestered schools were lower for general-level students and much lower for basic-level students. There were no differences for advanced-level students. Contains 21 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Credits, Dropout Rate, Dropout Research, Dropouts
Peer reviewedEdwards, Clarence M., Jr. – Educational Leadership, 1995
One schedule innovation--the four-period day and semester-length courses--is revamping North Carolina and Virginia high schools. At Orange County (Virginia) High School, a simplified and flexible 4-year 9-13 semester-block program is helping kids complete more courses, receive better grades, and take and pass more advanced-placement exams. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement, Educational Change, Enrollment
PDF pending restorationSalinas Union High School District, CA. – 1974
In the Salinas Union High School District, California, diplomas are presented to qualified students at the end of either the fall or the spring semester. Graduation requirements specify courses, number of semesters, proficiency (or remedial in lieu of substitution), and number of cumulative units. Therefore, at mid-year two bodies of seniors are…
Descriptors: Attendance, Enrollment, Followup Studies, Graduation
Download full textMoodie, Allan G. – 1971
During 1970-71 partial or full semester systems were in operation at different secondary schools. Principals, teachers, students, and parents from schools in each of three categories: partial semester plan, full semester plan with a static timetable schedule, and full semester plan with a rotating timetable schedule, were sent separate…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Measures, High Schools, Parent Attitudes
Canady, Robert Lynn; Rettig, Michael D. – 1995
This book presents detailed descriptions of alternative types of block schedules and discusses their effects on teachers and students. The book shows administrators how to organize their schools so that time enhances instruction and fosters learning. Chapter 1 discusses problems with the traditional high school schedule and chapter 2 provides…
Descriptors: Alternate Day Schedules, Class Organization, Educational Innovation, Flexible Scheduling
