Getting Involved

Below is a letter from the Gilbert Public School's Governing Board regarding some proposed time changes for GPS. This is a great way for everyone whom this will effect to get involved. Turns out we actually do have a voice :) The letter: The GPS Governing Board will soon be making a decision regarding school start and end times for the 2009–2010 school year. As your representatives,we’d like to hear from you regarding the alternatives being considered by the Governing Board. We have scheduled three regional meetings to discuss the proposed options: March 9, 2009 Desert Ridge High School 7:00 p.m. March 11, 2009 Highland High School 7:00 p.m.. March 12, 2009 Mesquite High School 7:00 p.m.. The format of these meetings will allow an opportunity for a presentation on the research data, outline impacts and potential changes related to the alternatives, answer questions, and receive personal feedback. To read a complete letter from the GPS Governing Board and see the proposed schedules for each elementary, junior high, and high school in the District, click here: http://www.gilbert.k12.az.us/board/boardletter.php. From the site: Below you will find the school start times being considered along with basic pros and cons. 7:30 am (A hour 6:30) - Current Schedule Pro: No disruption to the status quo. Con: Does not support what the research recommends. Significant negative reaction when implemented. 8:30 am (A hour 7:30) Pro: Matches the schools that were researched. Con: After school programs and students in them affected in various ways. 8:00 am (A Hour 7:00) Pro: Provides some movement based on research. End of school day activities less impacted than 8:30. Con: Does not move as far as the schools that were researched. Incurs increased bussing cost for the district. Additional Links Times and dates of Community Conversations and RSVP Letter from the Governing Board (PDF File) Proposed School Start Times for 2009-2010 (PDF File)
SCHOOL	Current Time	Proposal 1	Proposal 2
ALL HIGH SCHOOLS	7:30-2:30 6:30 A Hour	8:30-3:30 7:30 A Hour	8:00-3:00 7:00 A Hour
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Desert Ridge Jr. High	7:38-2:40	8:40-3:40	8:45-3:45
Gilbert Jr. High	7:58-3:00	8:50-3:50	8:45-3:45
Greenfield Jr. High	7:58-3:00	8:50-3:50	8:45-3:45
Highland Jr. High	7:48-2:50	8:40-3:40	8:45-3:45
Mesquite Jr. High	7:48-2:50	8:50-3:50	8;45-3:45
South Valley Jr. High	7:58-3:00	8:50-3:50	8:45-3:45
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Burk Elementary	7:58-2:45	8:15-3:00	8:00-2:45
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	7:58-2:45	8:15-3:00	8:00-2:45
Highland Park Elementary	7:58-2:45	8:15-3:00	8:00-2:45
Houston Elementary	7:58-2:45	8:15-3:00	8:00-2:45
Gilbert Elementary	8:13-3:00	8:00-2:45	8:30-3:15
Meridian Elementary	8:13-3:00	8:00-2:45	8:00-2:45
Spectrum Elementary	8:13-3:00	8:00-2:45	9:00-3:45
Superstition Springs Elementary	8:13-3:00	8:00-2:45	8:00-2:45
Val Vista Lakes Elementary	8:13-3:00	8:00-2:45	8:30-3:15
Boulder Creek Elementary	8:28-3:15	8:00-2:45	8:00-2:45
Canyon Rim Elementary	8:28-3:15	8:00-2:45	8:30-3:15
Settler's Point Elementary	8:28-3:15	8:00-2:45	9:00-3:45
Finley Farms Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	9:00-3:45
Greenfield Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	8:30-3:15
Islands Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	8:00-2:45
Neely Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	9:00-3:45
Oak Tree Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	8:30-3:15
Patterson Elementry	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	8:30-3:15
Pioneer Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	9:00-3:45
Towne Meadows Elementary	8:38-3:25	7:45-2:30	8:00-2:45
Harris Elementary	8:43-3:30	7:45-2:30	9:00-3:45
Sonoma Ranch Elementary	8:43-3:30	7:45-2:30	8:00-2:45
Ashland Ranch Elementary	8:53-3:40	8:55-3:40	8:30-3:15
Augusta Ranch Elementary	8:53-3:40	8:55-3:40	9:00-3:45
Mesquite Elementary	8:53-3:40	8:55-3:40	9:00-3:45
Playa del Rey Elementary	8:53-3:40	8:55-3:40	8:00-2:45
Quartz Hill Elementary	8:53-3:40	8:55-3:40	8:00-2:45