Westport Public Schools

Proposed K-6 Elementary School Model2019-2020

Presentation Highlights

● Outline implementation of core and encore programs, K-6● Present sample 6th grade schedule ● Provide overview of space allocations● Identify further areas for consideration, including

opportunities to enhance the 6th grade experience

➢ Maintain core programs for all grades

➢ Provide large blocks of instructional time for core subjects

➢ Increase ELA and mathematics instructional time for 6th grade

➢ Maintain current world language program

➢ Integrate K-5 and 6th grade schedules

Guiding Principles

Current vs. Shift to Grade 6 Encore Program

Proposed Encore Program Grade 6 (min/x wk)

WLmin./ freq.

PE min./freq.

Art min./freq.

Musicmin./ freq.

STEM Theater Health

40/5x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x 40/1x Integrated

into Science

Integrated into

Humanities

Similar to K-5

program

Current Encore Program Grade 6 (min/x wk)

WLmin./ freq.

PEmin./freq.

Art min./freq.

Music min./freq.

STEM Theater Health

42/5x 42/3x 42/2x 42/2x 42/1x 42/1x 42/1x

Current vs. Shift to K-5 Encore Program

Proposed Encore Program K-5 (# times/wk)

Grade WL min./ freq.

PE min./freq.

Art min./freq.

Music min./ freq.

K 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x

1 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x

2 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x

3 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x

4 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/2x

5 40/2x 40/2x 40/1x 40/1x+ B/O

Current Encore Program K-5 (# times/wk)

Grade WL min./ freq.

PE min./fr

eq.

Art min./fr

eq.

Music min./ freq.

K 30/3x 30/2x 45/1x 30/2x

1 30/3x 35/2x 60/1x 30/2x

2 30/3x 35/2x 60/1x 30/2x

3 30/3x 35/2x 60/1x 30/2x

4 30/3x 40/2x 60/1x 30/2x

5 30/3x 40/2x 60/1x 45/1x + B/O

Net Changes to K-5 Encore ProgramProposed Encore Program K-5 (minutes/wk)

Grade WL PE Art Music

K -10 min. +20 min. -5 min. +20 min.

1 -10 min. +10 min. -20 min. +20 min.

2 -10 min. +10 min. -20 min. +20 min.

3 -10 min. +10 min. -20 min. +20 min.

4 -10 min. No Change -20 min. +20 min.

5 -10 min. No Change -20 min. -5min. + B/O

Sample Schedule

Sample Schedule

Sample Schedule

Space AllocationsCES – One existing portable will be utilized and two additional will be added. Stepping Stones Preschool will remain at CES. GFS – No portables necessary at this time (the potential exists for adding two portable classrooms to this site if needed). KHS – The two existing portables will be renovated. LLS –Three portables need to be added. SES – Two portables need to be added.

Identify Further Areas of Consideration

● Special Education ● Arrival/Dismissal Procedures● Staffing ● Before and after-school activities

Westport Elementary K-6

Our mission is to prepare all students to reach their full potential as life-long learners and socially responsible contributors to our global

community.