Daily News | More than 300 Masterman students, parents protest planned schedule changes that cut art and music for some
Because Payne became Masterman’s principal in October 2021, this was her first chance at shaping a school schedule that needed streamlining, she said. The school also gave up a physical education teaching position to hire a climate manager, an employee who helps manage behavior and school culture. Though many Philadelphia schools use climate manager, Masterman has not opted to have one in the past.
Eighth graders will be able to access art and music in eighth grade during their lunch period; there will also be art, music and gym opportunities during the extended advisory. Seventh and eighth graders will also get extra time in math and English. Masterman parent Neha Vapiwala, mother of two middle schoolers, said there seemed to be a suggestion from the district and othersthat many other city schools lack, parents have no right to pushback against the changes.
“But I’m just really concerned about the removal of some art, music, and gym,” said Koilor, who has two children at Masterman. “I think it’s important from a mental-health standpoint to have access to those things. One or all of them could be an introduction to something that changes a student’s life.”
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