Now that our time tables are (basically) set, I can announce that I am teaching five English classes this year: two Grade 8, one Grade 11, and two Grade 12. Talk about a big teaching load, a ton of grading, and a lot of names & faces to learn!
We operate on a seven-day schedule here at my school. So, the first day of classes on Monday was Day 1, Tuesday was Day 2, etc...so that next Tuesday will be Day 7 and then we will restart with Day 1 on Wednesday. Confused yet?
We have eight 45-minute periods each day. Day 1 and 4, we have an assembly during Period 1. Day 6 and Day 7 we cut off early after Period 7.
Period 1: 7:30-8:15
Period 2: 8:15-9:00
Period 3: 9:00-9:45
Period 4: 9:45-10:30
Break: 10:30-11:00
Period 5: 11:00-11:45
Period 6: 11:45-12:30
Period 7: 12:30-1:15
Period 8: 1:15-2:00
The learners are assigned a classroom and the teachers move from room to room when the periods change. The school buildings are all outdoors so when it’s raining, you’d better not forget your umbrella.
As you may have noticed, there is no passing time between periods. And the bell (aka air raid siren) usually doesn’t ring on time. So...you really only have about 35-40 minutes per period.
Starting today, the learners have mandatory study hours after school during which they have the opportunity to do their homework or get extra help from teachers. With all the responsibilities they have at home, homework will not get finished if they don’t have time at school.
If you’re interested in hearing more about the structure of my school, comment with questions!
And you have about 45 learners in each class, right?
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