Bell Schedule Domain - Entities, References, and Descriptors

Entities, Extended References, and Descriptors

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Bell Schedule Domain Entities

NameDescription
BellScheduleThis entity represents the schedule of class period meeting times.

Extended References

Name

Description

ClassPeriodThis entity represents the designation of a regularly scheduled series of class meetings at designated times and days of the week.
EducationOrganizationThis entity represents any public or private institution, organization, or agency that provides instructional or support services to students or staff at any level.
SchoolThis entity represents an educational organization that includes staff and students who participate in classes and educational activity groups.
SectionThis entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided, in-person or otherwise, to one or more students for a given period of time. A course offering may be offered to more than one section.
SessionA term in the school year, generally a unit of time into which courses are scheduled, instruction occurs and by which credits are awarded. Sessions may be interrupted by vacations or other events.


Bell Schedule Domain Descriptors

EntityDescriptorDescriptionUsage Classification*EDFacts Mapping*Commonly Used*Commonly State-Defined*
BellScheduleGradeLevelThe grade levels the particular BellSchedule applies to.OrthodoxYesYes

* On these columns, please see the technical article Descriptor Guidance