Comments on: High School Scheduling — Some Non-Traditional Options https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/ Cultivating creativity, wisdom, and virtue in education, entrepreneurship, and soul care. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:19:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Janice Campbell https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20715 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:02:33 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20715 In reply to Kim.

Hi, Kim–
This was one method we didn’t try in this exact form, but based on what I’ve seen of the

  • military schools

    • http://www.forkunion.com/military-school-info/benefits-one-subject-plan.html that use this, you would do only one subject for the seven weeks; I’m not sure when they’d add electives.

    This method is normally used only for upper grades, and I would feel free to modify it. For our family, for example, I would probably have them continue the normal pattern of two days a week of math, because math is not our strong point, and it seems wise to have it show up throughout the school year. I’d be more likely to do the arts and sciences with this method, which could result in a schedule of math on two days a week, plus several hours on the primary subject for that seven-week period.

    ]]>         By: Kim https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20714 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:28:27 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20714 Hi Janice, I would love to know more about the one subject plan. Would the child do lesson after lesson of math each day for seven weeks? then do his electives after those lessons each day? I like the idea but would love to know more detail. thanks!

    ]]>         By: SSSS - Kerugma https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20713 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:07:07 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20713 […] High School Scheduling- Some Non-Traditional Options by Janice Campbell. While you’re there have a look around Janice’s blog. You’ll find a ton of good and helpful information especially for high schoolers. […]

    ]]>         By: Janice Campbell https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20712 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:48:28 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20712 In reply to George Dewey Powell.

    Thank you for that perspective. I think that being able to focus deeply is such a privilege, and a valuable skill to learn. It’s nice to hear how it worked in a military academy setting. Thanks!

    ]]>         By: George Dewey Powell https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20711 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:23:59 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20711 During the 1970’s the “one subject plan” was introduced at Lake Elsinore Military Academy as well.

    The results were rather dramatic, in that while in class (history), the students were not focused on not having their English assignment ready, etc.

    Continuity also plays a large part in the process it seems.

    I know it was extremely well-received by the Corps of Cadets and was reflected in the grades.

    I was the Commandant of Cadets that year and had the Corps for remaining 20 hours a day, and shared thoughts of hope, fear, uncertainty, wars, and any other number of topics at the conclusion of supervised study hall.

    Take care

    ]]>         By: Janice Campbell https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20710 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:53:51 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20710 Hi, Michelle-

    You’re right– the five terms are for core subjects. Under a normal schedule, you grant one Carnegie unit of credit for 120 hours of guided study (or one textbook completed). With a seven-week unit, you can put in 120 hours in less than four hours a day.

    Your students will usually love the idea, because it leaves a good bit of the day open for electives or other activities if they use their time wisely.

    Enjoy!

    ]]>         By: Michelle https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20709 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:52:33 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20709 Dear Janice, I really like the idea of the “one subject plan” but was wondering a little more about it. I am assuming that the 5 terms are for the core subjects (math,english,history,science,reading) Am I right? How long would you recommend subjects are spent on in a day?
    Thank you for posting these High School options.

    ]]>         By: kerugma » Blog Archive » SSSS https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20708 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:21:10 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20708 […] High School Scheduling- Some Non-Traditional Options by Janice Campbell. While you’re there have a look around Janice’s blog. You’ll find a ton of good and helpful information especially for high schoolers. […]

    ]]>         By: Penny Raine https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20707 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:58:41 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20707 We have always homeschooled year-round. It gives us flexilbility to pursue whatever the Lord gives us. I have found that everyttime a child is born in our home my daughters get real domestic and want to learn new things. The same thing comes with other experiences. So we really try to keep our schedule “Spirit-led”. That doesn’t mean we do less schoolwork, we probably really do more. God provides lots of opportunities to go down new rabbit trails of learning. The trick is to be able to see them and to seize the moment!
    blessings, Penny Raine
    http://www.pennyraine.com/blog

    ]]>         By: Janice Campbell https://doingwhatmatters.com/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20706 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:01:56 +0000 http://www.janice-campbell.com/2008/02/05/high-school-scheduling-some-non-traditional-options/#comment-20706 Dear Beth and others,

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