Labs/Practical Experience Classes Clause Samples
The "Labs/Practical Experience Classes" clause defines the requirements and expectations for courses that include laboratory or hands-on practical components. It typically outlines the types of activities students must participate in, such as experiments, fieldwork, or simulations, and may specify safety protocols, attendance policies, or assessment methods unique to these classes. This clause ensures that students gain essential experiential learning opportunities, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application and helping to meet curriculum standards for practical skills development.
Labs/Practical Experience Classes. In grades 9-12 the following laboratory/practical experience classes shall not exceed 32 students per classroom: • Agricultural Biology • Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • Autos • Bio Tech 1 and 2 • Biology • Ceramics • Chemistry • Culinary Arts • Dual Immersion Biology • Honors Biology • Honors Chemistry • Human Body Systems Marine Science • Metals • Ornithology • Physics • Principles of Bio Medical Science SDAIE Biology • Sports Medicine I • Sports Medicine II • Veterinary Science • Woodworking If more than 32 students wish to enroll in a lab class, the site administrator or unit member may request that the limit of 32 be waived. Prior to the enrollment of additional students, the administrator, unit member, department chair, and GTA President shall meet to discuss the class size. If the affected unit member determines that more than 32 students can effectively and safely be accommodated in the class, the parties shall reduce the agreement to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement shall be in effect only for that particular class and year and shall not be intended to set a precedent. In addition, a unit member teaching a 6-8 science laboratory course with 32 or more students may request and shall receive additional adult support/supervision on days when labs are being performed. Unit members shall make the request to the Site Administrator at least 48 hours in advance. The District shall consult with GTA when a new laboratory or practical experience course is introduced to determine if the new course should be included in this article.
Labs/Practical Experience Classes. In grades 9-12 the following laboratory/practical experience classes shall not exceed 32 students per classroom: • Advanced Auto Technology • Advanced Ceramics • Advanced Woodworking • Agricultural Biology • Agricultural Chemistry • Agricultural Science I • Anatomy and Physiology • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • AP Physics • Autos • Auto Technology • Biotechnology 1 and 2 • Biology • Ceramics • Chemistry • Culinary Arts I and II • Dual Immersion Biology • Dual Immersion Biotechnology I • Earth Science • Floral Design • Honors Biology • Honors Chemistry • Human Body Systems • Marine Science • Metals • Ornithology • Physics • Principles of Biomedical Science • SDAIE Biology • Small Engines • Sports Medicine I • Sports Medicine II • Veterinary Science • Welding • Woodworking • Woodshop If more than 32 students wish to enroll in a lab/practical experience class, the site administrator or unit member may request that the limit of 32 be waived. Prior to the enrollment of additional students, the administrator, unit member, department chair, and GTA President shall meet to discuss the class size. If the affected unit member determines that more than 32 students can effectively and safely be accommodated in the class, the parties shall reduce the agreement to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) shall include the maximum number of students that may be enrolled in the class and that the unit member shall be compensated at the rate of $10 per day for each student exceeding the class size limit of 32 as defined in Article 15.13. Compensation shall be paid in two payments (one in January and one in June) of each school year. Class enrollment taken on Wednesday of each week shall be used to determine the class size for each week. The agreement shall be in effect only for that particular class and year and shall not be intended to set a precedent. In addition, a unit member teaching a 6-8 science laboratory course with 32 or more students may request and shall receive additional adult support/supervision on days when labs are being performed. Unit members shall make the request to the Site Administrator at least 48 hours in advance. The District shall consult with GTA when a new laboratory or practical experience course is introduced to determine if the new course should be included in this article.