Syracuse, N.Y. (NCC News) – A new scheduling system within the Syracuse City School District is causing concern for some parents.
With the implementation of flex scheduling, a student’s class time for a core subject can be made longer if it is deemed necessary for the student.
Due to the possible extension of minutes in a math or ELA class, students would lose that time in an arts class. The purpose of a flex scheduling is to offer a student more help in their foundational class.
Superintendent Anthony Davis acknowledges the issue, but states what the school is prioritizing.
“The arts are extremely important for many of our students, and we know that we’re not trying to take them away, but we are trying to get better at the foundational pieces so that our students are thriving,” he said.
Deputy Superintendent, Pamela Odom, explains if a there is a student who needs more support in one area, flex schedules will allow for that additional support. If there is a student who is excelling in that area, flex scheduling will also be able to reflect that.
“And that’s why it’s a flex schedule, because it allows you some opportunities to do some different things based on what your particular student needs,” Odom said.
With these Community Conversations you can have one-on-one time with Superintendent Anthony Davis and get all your questions and concerns answered. More of these gatherings will continue throughout the school year.
