Academic Support Time (AST)

Why Flex Time? 

• Eliminate institutional barriers -- providing structured school time for homework and assessment, not relying on after school hours only or taking away lunch time
• That the process of learning is personal and unique to each individual
• Cultivate student agency -- encouraging students to make appointments with staff members based on their needs
• Foster the growth of the whole person -- activities can be academic in nature or be in support of student’s mental health

~ Above aligned and pulled from Core Beliefs ~

What happens during Flex Time?

Students report to one of their teachers; scan in using Teachmore (hard copy if no WiFi) and participate in: 

• Assessment make-ups/retakes
• Individual/small group instruction
• Whole class review sessions
• Opportunity for student collaboration
• Individual student work time
• Guided by a staff member
• Counseling
• Wellness Counseling 
• Facilitated Tier II Group 
• Club meetings
• Schoolwide Activities (e.g., School Site Council elections, IB Learner Awards, student surveys)
• Student planning and organization
• Unique teacher options (wellness, yoga, games), where desired

When does Flex Time occur?

• On Even Block Schedule days, after brunch. 

Who participates/attends?

• Teachers may cap the number of students per Flex Time period, but this cap may not be lower than 20 students; contractual maximums can be applied
• Teachers may limit Flex Time attendance to those students on their current caseload OR invite in others at their own discretion

Where should students go during Flex?

• Students will create appointments or drop-in to work with teachers in their classroom