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I think 40mins is a very long to do this each day.

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I think 40mins is a very long to do this each day.

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I think we nee to try this out...maybe one day a week for semester one next year and then take sem 2 to see what we liked and didn't like.  I feel like there will be many things we are not thinking of- some good and bad.

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I think we nee to try this out...maybe one day a week for semester one next year and then take sem 2 to see what we liked and didn't like.  I feel like there will be many things we are not thinking of- some good and bad.

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we need to address the source of the 'stress'..kids are taking courses they should not be in or taking too many APs at one.   This is trying to put a bandaid on much bigger issues.

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we need to address the source of the 'stress'..kids are taking courses they should not be in or taking too many APs at one.   This is trying to put a bandaid on much bigger issues.

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we are losing class time from our classes...over two cycles worth of time....this is one less unit that we could be teaching over the year.  Is this flex time worth teaching less content?

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we are losing class time from our classes...over two cycles worth of time....this is one less unit that we could be teaching over the year.  Is this flex time worth teaching less content?

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it singles out a student who may be struggling when they walk into a room full of other kids.  Its like- i'm here b/c I need extra help.  I know kids that wont want to walk in to an AP class full of kids to get help if they are an honors or CP kid.

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it singles out a student who may be struggling when they walk into a room full of other kids.  Its like- i'm here b/c I need extra help.  I know kids that wont want to walk in to an AP class full of kids to get help if they are an honors or CP kid.

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How will we know if the changes were worth it, how will we show evidence that it was effective.
If students can sign out during flex time then I'm not sure why we would bother doing it. We're doing it because they need it but they sign out and the work just goes home so nothing changes on their end.

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Is the demand for extra help the same across all subjects or is the access to extra help during flex time impacting only certain subjects/ teachers.

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have workshops for students to focus on making positive choices for themselves that are good for their overall health and stress levels...examples are not signing up for too many AP classes (or classes that are too challenging for their abilities)or sports and clubs, etc...every year students are waaayyyyyy over scheduled and 40 min a day will not make a dent. It may enable them to pile on more things....

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have workshops for students to focus on making positive choices for themselves that are good for their overall health and stress levels...examples are not signing up for too many AP classes (or classes that are too challenging for their abilities)or sports and clubs, etc...every year students are waaayyyyyy over scheduled and 40 min a day will not make a dent. It may enable them to pile on more things....

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upperclassmen will continuously want to leave during the flex time 

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upperclassmen will continuously want to leave during the flex time 

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Hopefully means that  students will miss less of class.

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Hopefully means that  students will miss less of class.

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Hopkinton Middle School has had an X-Block in the past (maybe still?)  We could look at their schedule.

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Hopkinton Middle School has had an X-Block in the past (maybe still?)  We could look at their schedule.

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Concern: Flex block for students who really need remedial help but don't use Academic Support well now would have to be well planned.

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Concern: Flex block for students who really need remedial help but don't use Academic Support well now would have to be well planned.

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Without seeing it in action, it seems like I have an extra built in study hall every day. 

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Without seeing it in action, it seems like I have an extra built in study hall every day. 

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Can we do ONE flex day a week next year to try it out? Think going 0 --> 5 could be a lot. Might be nice to work out kinks next year

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Can we do ONE flex day a week next year to try it out? Think going 0 --> 5 could be a lot. Might be nice to work out kinks next year

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The crowded lunch blocks are only an issue because we have too many students taking 1st lunch.  Second lunch is approximately 1/2 full and third lunch, less than that.

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The crowded lunch blocks are only an issue because we have too many students taking 1st lunch.  Second lunch is approximately 1/2 full and third lunch, less than that.

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Kids roaming around. The expectations should be made clear to them about what they can/cannot do during this time.

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Kids roaming around. The expectations should be made clear to them about what they can/cannot do during this time.

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The administration would need to provide explicit expectations and instructions for teachers for this time. Not all teachers will take this duty with the same level of seriousness...

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I think this could be great! Reading the cons I think with creative nearly all can be addressed.

1) Overcrowding in a particular classroom could be overcome with a dedicated T.A. to teachers of students with higher demands. For example instead of T.A.'s floating they would be attached to a single academic teacher.  That way for example Anthony Gonzalez would always have the same T.A. who could also learn the curriculum and support his class during Flex Time.

2.  T.A.'s who do not have a regular classroom like the START T.A. could double up their duties in the Athletic Center for the purpose of physically blowing off steam with an organized game.

3. START could open its doors to do mindfulness skills with Lisa Winner.

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If the sample schedule w/ flex block were to come into effect (or something similar) we would need to keep our 7-period rotation in order to ensure equitable responsibilities for teachers (we would each be responsible for students 5 of every 7 flex blocks, just as we teach 5 of 7 classes).

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ability to meet with kids that need extra help but can't come after school b/c of sports/work.

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ability to meet with kids that need extra help but can't come after school b/c of sports/work.

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Another lunch/AC duty to cover. But it would lessen the crowds

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Another lunch/AC duty to cover. But it would lessen the crowds

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Hiller Day, as it stands now, is not equitable for all students. Not all students can sleep in or get a ride to school. 

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Hiller Day, as it stands now, is not equitable for all students. Not all students can sleep in or get a ride to school. 

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Some planned activities for those looking to do something- i.e. yoga group?

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Some planned activities for those looking to do something- i.e. yoga group?

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Will Sr Privileges live through this change?  What if you want time with seniors but they have a study before Flex time?

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Will Sr Privileges live through this change?  What if you want time with seniors but they have a study before Flex time?

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If this time is allotted for students to do non academic work, I'm all for it. 

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If this time is allotted for students to do non academic work, I'm all for it. 

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There is not enough food for students this year.  Not just limited options but also by the time 3rd lunch happens, there is almost no food. This needs to be examined.

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Where do students go when they can't take advantage of the hiller day option? Expectations on behavior and safety if they roam around the building. 

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Where do students go when they can't take advantage of the hiller day option? Expectations on behavior and safety if they roam around the building. 

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Second to the idea of using this time for a silent reading time -- can read anything they want, don't have to have an assignment/discussion attached to it, low-stress reading for enjoyment

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Second to the idea of using this time for a silent reading time -- can read anything they want, don't have to have an assignment/discussion attached to it, low-stress reading for enjoyment

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Some students and teachers can take advantage of the open time rather than use the time efficiently

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Some students and teachers can take advantage of the open time rather than use the time efficiently

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A built in time away from classroom instruction where students can be pulled out for various things, like meetings with guidance counselors. 

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A built in time away from classroom instruction where students can be pulled out for various things, like meetings with guidance counselors. 

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Could we do this two days, Hiller one day and then two days with a "regular" schedule?  Or something like that?

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Could we do this two days, Hiller one day and then two days with a "regular" schedule?  Or something like that?

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good for disciplined students....bad for students who struggle with free time

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good for disciplined students....bad for students who struggle with free time

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Great to remove some of the distractions from the regular day

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Great to remove some of the distractions from the regular day

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We need better food options in our cafeteria. And we need more food. 3rd lunch often runs out of food. If we had better options of food - Ss would benefit at flex time and lunch time. 

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We need better food options in our cafeteria. And we need more food. 3rd lunch often runs out of food. If we had better options of food - Ss would benefit at flex time and lunch time. 

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Need a better food service; lunch is awful this year for our students; if we are having a 4th lunch then the town needs to step up and recognize how important students health and well being is.

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Need a better food service; lunch is awful this year for our students; if we are having a 4th lunch then the town needs to step up and recognize how important students health and well being is.

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This would be life-changing! I would be able to do remediation with students during the school day instead of for HOURS after school most days!  I have a lot of students who come, so if they wanted to do corrective measures, they'd have to see me during this block.  It would be wonderful!  Also, this would provide an opportunity for students who can't come after school to actually get remediation.  Fantastic!

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How does this schedule work on a Hiller Day?

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How does this schedule work on a Hiller Day?

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Could the cafeteria be open the first twenty minutes of flex block so kids who do have 4th lunch could eat a snack?  5 hours between breakfast and lunch is not ideal

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Could the cafeteria be open the first twenty minutes of flex block so kids who do have 4th lunch could eat a snack?  5 hours between breakfast and lunch is not ideal

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Counselors may be able to use this time to teach their own students for grade-based seminars.  

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Counselors may be able to use this time to teach their own students for grade-based seminars.  

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What if you have a Cafe Study with  100 kids before Hiller block, how can we make the Flex Block more fair?

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What if you have a Cafe Study with  100 kids before Hiller block, how can we make the Flex Block more fair?

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Would it actually increase the amount of homework students are assigned, given there will be less time for "class activities" to reinforce concepts, thus contributing to student stress, rather than decreasing it

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Would it actually increase the amount of homework students are assigned, given there will be less time for "class activities" to reinforce concepts, thus contributing to student stress, rather than decreasing it

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be teaching seminars during flex block so they may not have as much free time to see their students during that 40 minute period each day, especially given caseloads of 230. Some appointments certainly could be made during flex block when the counselor is not teaching but there will be times when the only opportunity to check in with a student is during class time.

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Feels like it would require a lot of extra managing if we had it EVERY DAY.

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Feels like it would require a lot of extra managing if we had it EVERY DAY.

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Could the teacher use the time to specifically give passes out to students based on current grade on quizzes, exam or incomplete assignments.

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Can we try this for a week this year to see how it goes?

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Can we try this for a week this year to see how it goes?

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Time for some students to escape attentional demands

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Time for some students to escape attentional demands

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Would this require additional staffing (ex: Paras) to help cover Flex Block?

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Would this require additional staffing (ex: Paras) to help cover Flex Block?

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time could be assigned by teacher or student requested (by appointment) 

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time could be assigned by teacher or student requested (by appointment) 

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how do we ensure that students are not taking advantage of the "freedom"

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The time of fourth lunch  is a concern for me. 

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The time of fourth lunch  is a concern for me. 

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Struggling students would have an additional outlet for individualized learning.

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Struggling students would have an additional outlet for individualized learning.

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Will seniors be allowed to leave during 2nd/flex block? Parents could be signing out students with study or a class they don't, um, love for that extending time.

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Will seniors be allowed to leave during 2nd/flex block? Parents could be signing out students with study or a class they don't, um, love for that extending time.

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how would we keep students accountable for their whereabouts in the building at that time

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how would we keep students accountable for their whereabouts in the building at that time

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My daughter has this at her school. She likes flex time for extra help and assessment make ups.

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My daughter has this at her school. She likes flex time for extra help and assessment make ups.

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 need to make sure higher traffic areas have sufficient staffing during flex block or that the students are dispersed from those areas

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 need to make sure higher traffic areas have sufficient staffing during flex block or that the students are dispersed from those areas

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Kids who are involved in sports could get involved in other activities like set building or painting. . . work in self run music ensembles

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Kids who are involved in sports could get involved in other activities like set building or painting. . . work in self run music ensembles

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Possible inequity for students who are or not pulled for extra services.  

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Possible inequity for students who are or not pulled for extra services.  

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too long many 30 minutes

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Need more supervised areas for students to be  and/or be more open to the "open campus" idea

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Need more supervised areas for students to be  and/or be more open to the "open campus" idea

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Less pull outs from related arts courses.

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Less pull outs from related arts courses.

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I think a meditation option for kids would be really good.  I know students who would take advantage of a 15 minute session within that 40 minutes

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I think a meditation option for kids would be really good.  I know students who would take advantage of a 15 minute session within that 40 minutes

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Good for students that need extra time with a teacher

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Good for students that need extra time with a teacher

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Less class time, may increase stress as students are expected to learn the same content on their own.

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Less class time, may increase stress as students are expected to learn the same content on their own.

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could there be some structured stress reduction activities during the flex block?Students who are "caught up" (or just really need it) could participate

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could there be some structured stress reduction activities during the flex block?Students who are "caught up" (or just really need it) could participate

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Could students eat snack during this time? Many students seem hungry mid-morning.

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Could students eat snack during this time? Many students seem hungry mid-morning.

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4th lunch is late. Could we start lunch block earlier?

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4th lunch is late. Could we start lunch block earlier?

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not all students will use their time wisely

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supervising students for extended periods of time

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supervising students for extended periods of time

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It would be really tough on the cafeteria staff if we had the four lunch periods - no time to clean up between lunch periods

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It would be really tough on the cafeteria staff if we had the four lunch periods - no time to clean up between lunch periods

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safety

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re-negotiate Monday Dept. meetings to move to one of the Hiller days

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re-negotiate Monday Dept. meetings to move to one of the Hiller days

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Should we cut out our curriculum to make up for the less classroom time?

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Should we cut out our curriculum to make up for the less classroom time?

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Some classes have more need for extra help - during flex time.  

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Some classes have more need for extra help - during flex time.  

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kids need to start to develop the ability to choose how they spend their time - we always tell them where to be and what to do...

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Some students

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I think this will really increase teacher sanity.

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I think this will really increase teacher sanity.

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During next year, send teams of teachers out to those schools doing this, and report back to the faculty

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During next year, send teams of teachers out to those schools doing this, and report back to the faculty

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students will only seek help from a teacher the day (or period ) before an assessment, which would cause a single teacher to be overwhelmed with many students at one time during the hiller block

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students will only seek help from a teacher the day (or period ) before an assessment, which would cause a single teacher to be overwhelmed with many students at one time during the hiller block

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Time for students to do non academic work. Take this time for them to alleviate their work load. 

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Time for students to do non academic work. Take this time for them to alleviate their work load. 

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Potential for more department time/PLC time, potential for more prep time for teacher

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Students lack the ability to make the most of their "free time".

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Students lack the ability to make the most of their "free time".

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In study, students chat with friends, watch netflix, paint nails, do homework "later".

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Time for students to get together to collaborate on their work.

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Time for students to get together to collaborate on their work.

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Schedule periods like edcamp?

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Time for some students to practice mindful activities? yoga?

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Time for some students to practice mindful activities? yoga?

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student choice for how they use their own time.

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What much instruction time will be taken away?

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What much instruction time will be taken away?

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extending study periods, difficulty to monitor student use

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extending study periods, difficulty to monitor student use

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There is an opportunity to build in silent reading time... it helps with student stress, encourages a love of reading, and solves (potentially) the question of what we do with kids who are already caught up. I would love reading time.

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There is an opportunity to build in silent reading time... it helps with student stress, encourages a love of reading, and solves (potentially) the question of what we do with kids who are already caught up. I would love reading time.

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It could be difficult to provide extra help to a student if there are many other students in the room chatting or relaxing.

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It could be difficult to provide extra help to a student if there are many other students in the room chatting or relaxing.

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Is there a chance of breaking the block period so that there are 5 periods of equal time and less incremental loss of class time and accommodate the flex block?

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Is there a chance of breaking the block period so that there are 5 periods of equal time and less incremental loss of class time and accommodate the flex block?

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Students not using the time to their advantage, leaving them will all the work still when they get home.

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Students not using the time to their advantage, leaving them will all the work still when they get home.

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Clubs and extra help do not need to put students in a tough spot of missing clubs, or sports

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It will give students who were absent a specific time in which they can make up missed assessments.

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It will give students who were absent a specific time in which they can make up missed assessments.