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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everybody calm down.  Yesterday the Wilson Beacon, the school newspaper, reported that the Chancellor's office said it would be up to the Principal to decide if they would do the 4X4 schedule, and she said she would not do it. [/quote]

I'd like to get a firm commitment from her. Or better yet, from Mr. Pinder.  I'm sorry to sound cynical, but this is 100% different than what teachers have been told so far.  Basically "don't even bother complaining because this is a done deal." If we come back in August and the 4 x 4 block schedule has been created, it will be too late.  Registration and scheduling will be happening soon, so the conversation has to happen now. [/quote]

This is the email I just sent to both Pinder and the principal:

Dear Mr. Pinder & Ms. Wilson—
Is a 4x4 block schedule being implemented at Wilson HS next year? If so, what is the reasoning and research for this change? Is this driven by Wilson HS educators or by DCPS? As a public school administrator and as a parent of a rising senior, I am strongly opposed to any such change.

A block schedule significantly impacts a student who is ill and misses a week of instruction in a core course. That can be managed within a year-long course. It can set a student back in a block schedule. My child is taking several AP courses. I cannot imagine how he would be expected to take an AP course in the first semester, yet be prepared for an early May administration.

Any information is appreciated. Thank you[/quote]

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