Comprehensive Daily High School Schedule Advisory Team

  • AAPS Advisory Groups > High School Start Time
    In the AAPS, we believe in a student-centered education that considers unique student needs, offers choices, and supports a balanced, healthy lifestyle. As well, we believe in the evidence-based findings regarding teen sleep that demonstrates how sleep deprivation may negatively impact students’ health, safety, and academic performance.
     
    As we begin the scheduling process for the 2019-20 school year, we will continue to offer expanded options for high school students who may want to choose a later start time to their school day.
     
    For complete details about creating a course schedule with a later start time, as well as transportation options, please contact your high school counselor.
  • Members

    Ann Bezeau, Teacher – Skyline HS
    Dennis Brunzell, Counselor – Skyline HS
    Eve Claar, Athletic Director/AP – Pioneer HS
    Paul DeAngelis, Executive Director for HS
    Marcus Edmondson, Class Principal – Huron HS
    Angela Forte, Parent – Huron HS
    HS Claudia Keen, Parent – Pioneer HS
    Cory McElmeel, Principal – Skyline HS
    Suzanne Perkins, SSL, Parent – Community HS
    Colleen Seifert, SSL, Parent – Community/Pioneer HSs
    Janet Schwamb, Principal – Huron HS
    Marci Tuzinsky, Dean – Community HS

    Meeting Dates

    Committee
    Nov 8, 9:00am
    March 4, 9:30am
     
    Workgroup
    October 15, 2018 2:00pm
    November 5, 2018 2:00pm
    December 3, 2018 2:00pm
    January 14, 2019 2:00pm
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  • Belief Statements

    A comprehensive daily HS schedule, one that supports an increase in the quality of the educational experience expected in the Ann Arbor Public Schools, shall be constructed with consideration of the following:

    • We believe that to ensure equity and access we must address barriers we know exist for students and families, such as transportation and cultural biases, and, in addition, provide adequate supports in areas such as self-advocacy, academic intervention, and mental/emotional health.
    • We believe in student-centered education that considers unique student needs, offers choices, and supports a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
    • We believe in the evidence-based findings regarding teen sleep that shows how sleep deprivation negatively impacts students’ health, safety and academic performance, particularly for underperforming students.
    • We believe in a thoughtful and careful planning process that maximizes the positive impact that variations in start times, daily schedules, and school-year calendars can have for all students and stakeholders.