FILE:  IEC

Cf:  AEA

SCHEDULING FOR INSTRUCTION

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board directs that scheduling of classes will be conducted so as to enhance instructional programs on all levels.  The minimum length of the school day shall comply with daily instructional time requirements found in state law and regulations of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).  Directives regarding the beginning and ending times for the school day shall be a part of the school calendar approved by the Board and sent to schools each year.

Middle and high schools shall operate and conduct a sufficient number of classes per school day that will allow for the earning of Carnegie units as outlined in state regulations. High school seniors shall be required to pursue a minimum of five (5) units of work, and early release from the seven-period day or equivalent may be granted by the principal.

Ref:     La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:151, 17:174

Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators, Bulletin 741, Louisiana Department of Education

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board