Chapter G - Academics

Part 1.0 Academic Philosophy

Section 1.2 Commitment to Instruction

Policy Statement:

Commitment to Instruction

Teachers should focus their energy and preparation on delivery of a quality academic program.  American Prep's curricular program is rigorous and requires that classroom time is carefully planned and that delivery of instruction is consistently executed.  "Bell to bell teaching" implies that teachers fill the instructional period with content learning.  Study halls and extensive independent work periods are not appropriate.

Therefore, it is vital to the success of our program that classroom time is not spent on non-academic activities.  Class "parties" and "rest time" are not appropriate.  Birthdays should be celebrated at lunchtime.   Class activities that are not academically based must be approved in writing by administration (for example, class auctions).