S.M.A.R.T
Students Maximizing Achievement, Resources, and Time
Great Futures Charter High School for the Health Sciences
225 Morris Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey
07302
The S.M.A.R.T. Schedule is built on a four-day rotating schedule that repeats throughout the school year. The
four days are identified as A, B, C, and D.
•Each class period is 58 minutes in length and meets three of the four rotating days. Therefore, every class
is dropped once every four days.
•Two minutes of transition time is built into the schedule between academic classes. This gives our
students adequate time to move from one class to the next.
The schedule is comprised of both an A.M. Wheel and P.M. Wheel as reflected below.
•A.M. Wheel – Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4.
•P.M. Wheel – Periods 5, 6, 7, and 8.
The S.M.A.R.T. Period (LUNCH) occurs between the A.M. and P.M. Wheels.
•All students will have a 58-minute S.M.A.R.T. period.
•The S.M.A.R.T. period is comprised of a 29-minute lunch period and a 29-minute enrichment period.
•The S.M.A.R.T. period will facilitate opportunities for lunch, remediation, academic enrichment, cocurricular meetings related to clubs, activities, and athletics as well as library access, assemblies, and more.
•Students will be afforded opportunities to make choices during the S.M.A.R.T. period that best meet their
needs.
•Enrichment will be offered during the S.M.A.R.T. period. This will provide the chance for timely and
relevant academic enrichment to enhance student growth.
The S.M.A.R.T. Schedule, if used properly, can change the fundamental work habits of our students, increasing
their accountability to better prepare them for college and career.
Enrichment is a 29-minute teacher-supported period that is set aside to further engage students in learning and
increase responsibility for their academic achievement. Students are mandated to attend Enrichment sessions
throughout the S.M.A.R.T. period.
Students are empowered to make choices during the S.M.A.R.T. period that best meet their unique needs and
interest
SMART Lunch offers a new daily schedule which will give students time during an extended lunch
period to study, complete makeup work, and explore additional academic interests. Its purpose is to
provide opportunities for students to enrich their learning experiences and/or receive additional
academic help and support during the school day
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
8:15AM-9:13AM
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
9:15AM-10:13AM
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
10:15AM-11:13AM
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
DROP
11:15AM-12:13PM
SMART LUNCH LUNCH
A/ENRICHMENT B
ENRICHMENT A/LUNCH
B
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
12:15AM-1:13PM
5
8
7
6
5
8
7
6
1:15PM-2:13PM
6
5
8
7
6
5
8
7
2:15-3:13pm
7
6
5
8
7
6
5
8
DROP
8
7
6
5
8
7
6
5
7:00AM-7:30AM
BREAKFAST
7:20AM STAFF REPORT
7:30AM-7:58AM
AM TUTORING
8:00AM-8:13AM
HOMEROOM
3:15PM-4:00PM
EXTENDED DAY
Sample Student Schedule
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
8:15AM-9:13AM
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
ART
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
ART
9:15AM-10:13AM
ART
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
ART
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
10:15AM-11:13AM
BIO
ART
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
ART
LAL
PE/HF
DROP
11:15AM-12:13PM SMART
LUNCH LUNCH
A/ENRICHMENT B
ENRICHMENT A/LUNCH B
PE/HF
BIO
ART
LAL
PE/HF
BIO
ART
LAL
12:15AM-1:13PM
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
1:15PM-2:13PM
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
HEALTH SCI
SPAN 1
ALG 1
FIN LIT
7:00AM-7:30AM
BREAKFAST
7:20AM STAFF REPORT
7:30AM-7:58AM
AM TUTORING
8:00AM-8:13AM
HOMEROOM
2:15-3:13pm
DROP
3:15PM-4:00PM
EXTENDED DAY
Sample STAFF Schedule
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
DAY A
DAY B
DAY C
DAY D
8:15AM-9:13AM
LAL
LAL
PREP
LAL
LAL
LAL
PREP
LAL
9:15AM-10:13AM
LAL
LAL
LAL
PREP
LAL
LAL
LAL
PREP
10:15AM-11:13AM
PREP
LAL
LAL
LAL
PREP
LAL
LAL
LAL
DROP
11:15AM-12:13PM SMART
LUNCH LUNCH
A/ENRICHMENT B
ENRICHMENT A/LUNCH B
LAL
PREP
LAL
LAL
LAL
PREP
LAL
LAL
12:15AM-1:13PM
LAL
DUTY
LAL
LAL
LAL
DUTY
LAL
LAL
1:15PM-2:13PM
LAL
LAL
DUTY
LAL
LAL
LAL
DUTY
LAL
2:15-3:13pm
LAL
LAL
LAL
DUTY
LAL
LAL
LAL
DUTY
DUTY
LAL
LAL
LAL
DUTY
LAL
LAL
LAL
7:00AM-7:30AM BREAKFAST
7:20AM STAFF REPORT
7:30AM-7:58AM
AM TUTORING
8:00AM-8:13AM
HOMEROOM
DROP
3:15PM-4:00PM
EXTENDED DAY