Frankenmuth

19 One of the strengths of Frankenmuth Schools has always been the commitment to mee ng students where they are. Whether a student needs addi onal support to master a concept, extra me to complete assignments, or enrichment to con nue growing, our district is con nually looking for ways to provide the right support at the right me. Beginning this school year, every building will offer a dedicated daily support period designed to help students succeed academically without causing them to miss new classroom instruc on. Supporting Every Student Frankenmuth Schools Expand Academic Support Opportunities At List Elementary, every student benefits from a comprehensive system of academic support centered around a daily 60-minute WIN ("What I Need") block. During this dedicated me, classroom teachers provide targeted small- group instruc on to strengthen essen al skills, address learning gaps, and extend learning for students who are ready for addi onal challenges. Two literacy interven on specialists provide another layer of support for students iden fied through universal screening and ongoing assessment data. In small groups of three to six, students receive 30 minutes of focused literacy instruc on each day. This approach allows the district to provide intensive, individualized support while ensuring students remain connected to their grade-level classroom instruc on. This fall, E.F. Ri mueller Middle School will introduce a daily WIN period for every student as part of the regular seven- period schedule. Students will be scheduled into flexible learning groups based on their current academic needs, allowing teachers to provide focused instruc on on prerequisite skills, targeted prac ce, enrichment opportuni es, or addi onal academic support. Students needing interven on in English Language Arts or Mathema cs will receive specialized instruc on from highly qualified teachers several days each week. The WIN period also provides an opportunity for services such as speech therapy, English Language Learner supports, and occupa onal therapy to be delivered without students missing valuable core classroom instruc on. Because students' needs change throughout the year, groups will remain flexible and can be adjusted based on students' current needs and progress. At Frankenmuth High School, students currently have access to 30-minutes of Daily Instruc onal Support Time immediately following 6th hour from 2:45–3:15 p.m. Clubs and ac vi es may not start un l 3:30 pm, unless depar ng for "away" contests. This provides me for focused and individualized interven on, support, or extension of learning. Building and District leaders are strengthening this opportunity by crea ng a more structured system designed to make academic support more predictable and accessible, par cularly for students balancing athle cs, extracurricular ac vi es, and other commitments. District leaders are also exploring ways to encourage students—especially freshmen during the transi on to high school—to take advantage of these support opportuni es to provide assistance before academic concerns become larger challenges. Efforts to maximize these opportuni es include early iden fica on of needs, personalized invita on or a endance expecta ons when indicated, opportuni es to make up missed instruc onal me through meaningful par cipa on, and clear and mely communica on with families regarding student progress. Across every grade level, the philosophy remains the same: no new instruc on takes place during these support periods. This ensures that students receiving addi onal help never fall behind by missing new classroom learning. By strengthening interven on, enrichment, and academic support across all buildings, Frankenmuth Schools con nues its commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and reach their full poten al. Elementary School Middle School High School Focused on Student Success

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