HIT: Block schedule and absences

["Wolfgram, Linda" <lwolfgram@BENTON.K12.IA.US>]

Hello!  I apologize for the delay.  I'm finally catching up on some hits I
promised long ago.

First, regarding a solution for the challenges of absenteeism in block
scheduling.  I only had two responses.  Maybe it's not so much of a problem
as we are anticipating!

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 10:01:06 -0500 (CDT)
From: Nelson <nelsonb@sls.lib.il.us>

Comrade Linda:
        All activities must start after the last block is over for the
day.  They have been adamant about that here (our first year of block
4).  As for student absences, it is a problem.  I know of no solution.
Also, field trips are a problem for the same reason.  And, no solution
there either.  Personally, I think this "fad" will pass too.  Meanwhile,
the library is busy and the kiddies are learning and that is the reason
for it all.  Good luck.

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Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 20:30:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: Sherry Elaine Clark <clarks@UDel.Edu>

Believe it or not, block scheduling improved our absentee rate!

Linda Wolfgram, Media Specialist        lwolfgram@benton.k12.ia.us
Benton Community Middle/High School
Van Horne, Iowa                         AASL KidsConnect Volunteer