GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE Sample Clauses

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. Both the School Board and the Association recognize the effective utilization of staff members has a direct bearing upon the achievement of the students, e.g., since large class loads for teachers hinder effective learning, the Board agrees to give serious thought toward lowering class loads or teacher-student ratios.

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. A. The District will attempt to maintain class sizes during the course of a school year within the guidelines and following the process outlined below. To the maximum extent feasible distribution of students will be balanced in regard to all factors (gender, ability, etc.)

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. 11.1 At all grade levels, administrators shall make adjustments and maintain reasonably balanced class enrollments consistent with student needs and the capacity of facilities, with special attention given to the numbers of laboratories and workstations where specialized equipment is used by students.

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. At the elementary level, balancing class sizes at each grade level is expected as the initial remedy to potential class size problems. At the middle and high school levels, balancing class sizes in each subject area is expected as an initial remedy to potential class size problems. Enrollment in lab classes will not exceed available lab stations unless no other option exists. If lab classes exceed lab stations then a meeting will be held between the teacher(s), lead teacher, and administration to determine changes needed in curriculum due to the overload in class size. To provide guidance to the administration in managing this policy, the following class size thresholds will be used to identify classes where intervention is necessary. It is recognized that both fiscal and facility resources may impact class size resolution.

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. Section 10.1.1 Class size limits by grade level: K-2 23 5-6 27 7-12 32/period total (except Band, CTE, P.E., and Science) P.E. 36 Band Class period over 40 = 1 full-time aide

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. At the elementary level, balancing class sizes at each grade level is expected as the initial remedy to potential class size problems. At the middle and high school levels, balancing class sizes in each subject area is expected as an initial remedy to potential class size problems. Enrollment in lab classes will not exceed available lab stations unless no other option exists. If lab classes exceed lab stations then a meeting will be held between the teacher(s), department chair, and administration to determine changes needed in curriculum due to the overload in class size. To provide guidance to the administration in managing this policy, the following class size thresholds will be used to identify classes where intervention is necessary. It is recognized that both fiscal and facility resources may impact class size resolution. Elementary School Regular Education Level Optimal Maximum 2 24 28 4 27 30 5 27 30 Bilingual Education Level Optimal Maximum 2 23 26 3 25 26 4 25 26 5 25 26 Split level classrooms will not be utilized at any time to meet class size options. No classroom may exceed their maximum. Every classroom at the maximum shall receive support in the amount of a half day parapro (3 hours). The average number of students at the grade level may not exceed the maximum without agreement from the Association and Administration.

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. The District recognizes the need for maintaining the lowest student/teacher ratio possible, taking into consideration the availability of facilities and funding.

GENERAL EDUCATION CLASS SIZE. Both the School Board and the Association recognize the effective utilization of staff members has a direct bearing upon the achievement of the students, e.g., since large class loads for teachers hinder effective learning, the Board agrees to give serious thought toward lowering class loads or teacher-student ratios. a. Elementary building administrators will gather input from classroom teachers prior to assigning students to classrooms for the next school year in order to assign students to classes in a fair and equitable manner. Special needs students will be placed collaboratively by the building principal and the appropriate special needs staff. b. The District will provide extra pay if the following class sizes are exceeded: i. Preschool: 18 students per section ii. TK: 18 FTE students iii. Kindergarten: 22 FTE students iv. Grades 1-3: 23 FTE students v. Grade 4: 26 FTE students