Schools
Beachwood City Schools Announces New Schedule
Beachwood High School, Middle School and elementary schools affected by new arrival and dismissal times.
Superintendent Rich Markwardt announced changes to the four schools' arrival and dismissal schedules in an email to parents this afternoon.
Scroll down to see all the changes.
The changes, which affect all schools except Fairmount Early Childhood Center, are not as drastic as
Find out what's happening in Beachwoodwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The changes stemmed from an effort from the busing staff to streamline the district's transportation, but Markwardt stressed that busing efficiency is prioritzed second to serving the student's needs.
Sign up for breaking news alerts to be the first to know about stories like this!
Find out what's happening in Beachwoodwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
"The main focus of building a schedule for any school must be its positive impact on student learning. Please be assured that the principals and I see this year's schedules as fulfilling that purpose," Markwardt wrote in his note to parents.
Markwardt's June proposal suggested that Bryden's day be lengthened by nearly an hour,
We will bring you more coverage soon.
What do you think of these changes? Tell us in the comments!
School
2011-20122012-2013
Beachwood High School 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 7:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Beachwood Middle School 7:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Hilltop Elementary School 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Bryden Elementary School 9:15 a.m. to 3:25 a.m. 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fairmount Early Childhood Center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No changeGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.