Starting in the 2024-25 school year, Wichita Collegiate School will align the daily schedules of the Middle and Upper Schools.

The decision to revise the class schedule stems from careful consideration and evaluation of various factors that directly impact the learning environment and academic success of our students. We strive to create an educational setting that fosters growth, engagement, and achievement for all individuals within our school community. This change has been carefully planned to optimize the learning experience and enhance the overall effectiveness of our curriculum delivery. 

The following are the main factors driving the decision to align these schedules:

• Student Achievement and Performance

• Student Stress and Anxiety

• Faculty and Staff Feedback

• More Flexible Use of our Faculty and Staff

• Adaptation to Changing Needs

The Impact of Extended Time Scheduling

Tackling the Student Stress Dilemma (Chapter: Deploy Time in a Student-Centric Way. Page 33)

High School Doesn't Have to Be Boring by Jay Mehta and Sarah Fine

The Real World Starts Now from ISM

Hechinger Report: How 45-Minute Class Periods Stall Learning

Hechinger Report: Ninth Graders Do Better With Fewer Classes