I wrote this Friday morning, and thought I'd share it with the group. Mark did respond, but I won't list his response in a public forum (it's not bad; on the contrary, it's very positive, but it was an email so I don't want to posts it here without his permission).
Hi Mark
Good inservice yesterday. Good to see Patrick again, and great info.
I agree that we should have our DMS counterparts participate also. I think this is a way to implement the district's CTE plan as well; currently, the missing component (which we have no way of individually implementing) is a 7+ period day at the middle grades, to allow for more CTE courses. This would solve that also. Yet another benefit ;-)
I was thinking about this process. If students are able to get more units, and assuming that the district doesn't increase the required units for graduation (as I worry that they will), this would (theoretically) allow students to complete in 3 years, instead of 4, if they so choose (they have to enroll early in some courses).
Will 3-year options be available? I know that Chicago Public Schools do this (along with a 5-year option), but didn't think to ask Patrick this; I doubt too many students will want to do this, but it could become a significant number in the future.
Something to put in the Parking Lot as an issue to address, since I'm certain that some parents will ask the question when we begin our discussions.
Thanks! talk to you soon!-D
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