Year-long versus Semester AP Psychology - Data Needed Please

[Jim Frailing]

Hello,

I am in need of some assistance. Our school is moving from a Trimester schedule (5 classes a day - 70 minutes each) to a Semester schedule (7 classes a day - 50 minutes each).

I currently teach AP Psychology in two trimesters (120 days - 70 minutes per day). I was originally told that when we switch to semesters, AP Psychology would be a Year-long course. Now I am being told it will only be a one semester course.

I am in need of research, data, statistics, antidotal evidence, and anything else I can get a hold of, to make the argument of AP Psychology being taught as a Year-long course.

I know others have had to fight this battle, and I would love to hear how you approached it, and what information you used to make your case.

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can offer.

Comments and resources can be sent off-list at the email below.

Take care,

Jim

Jim Frailing

Neenah High School

1275 Tullar Road

Neenah  WI  54956

Phone:  920-751-6900 ext. 223

Email:  JFra...@neenah.k12.wi.us

Fax:  920-751-6920

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Neenah Joint School District

Neenah, Wisconsin 54956

http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us