why not have the kids, grades k-12 attend school 12 months out of the year 4 days a week.?

Answer 1

Although there is no real evidence on how such a calendar would effect student performance, there are plenty of reasons to deny such a system based on the economic needs of everyone involved:

Firstly, many teachers pursue higher degrees during the long breaks provided by a summer break. This allows our children's teachers to become more qualified to teach our children what they need to know. Without this opportunity, and with the current complaints about the lack of qualified students, it's not hard to extrapolate the consequences that could arise from not allowing our educators this opportunity.

Also, the opportunity for work without severely impeding on school time endeavors. The long three months over the summer allow the children of farming communities to contribute to their families growth. Also, some teenagers may need to work for economic reasons of their own, or just to have the experience to make them more productive members of our society in the future.

Also, for students who are academically struggling and need more attention: Getting rid of the summer school period could mean destroying the opportunity for academic tutoring when it is desperately needed.

All in all, we need the traditional schooling system for the opportunities it presents everyone.

Answer 2

While it sounds like a good idea there would be added costs for much of the country. Teachers salaries remain the same (at least in my state) for the year but there would be additional energy costs. Most schools in my state are not equipped with cooling apparatus and I can only imagine what it would be like sitting in an oven for 6-8 hours of the day, 4 days a week. Not only that but then there are worries such as heat stroke and sun poisoning. 1) I do not think kids would be able to really concentrate in heat like this - I know I have a hard time and I know I am not the only one. 2) the cost of installing some type of cooling apparatus (to avoid heat stroke and such) throughout a state would be enormous. 3) The absence rate would probably be large because of vacations, etc. 4) Really - the only advantage I see to requiring school 4 days a week throughout the year is parents having free child care throughout the year. Which in my opinion (and yes I am a working mother of school aged children who pays for daycare) is not right. I think kids need a chance to be kids.

Answer 3

Kids, parents, and teachers alike all need that 3 months of summer to relax and get ready for the next school year. Even year-round schools have 3 months on and one month off every 4 months, this allows people to settle down, and focus on the next teaching session. If They never had a break more than 3 days then kids would get stir crazy, and teachers would crumble under the pressure of these kids. Summer, or that month off for a year-round school is a much needed break to regroup and relax.

Answer 4

Saw isn't necessarily a horror, it's a thriller. And honestly, yes she can. Even if she is scared afterwards she knows it's not real, the film itself is actually quite tame compared to most horrors despite idiots saying its the scariest film ever. But saying all of that, the film is not very good. It's usually quite boring and nothing truly 'scary' happens until the final 20 minutes. And when it does happen, it is actually quite disappointing. However, people below 14 usually like that film so I'd say give it a shot. There are much better horror's out there but you can show it to her and she will be fine, guaranteed.

Answer 5

That would be a goo idea. The summer break is too long for the kids. I think towards the end they get bored and start getting into trouble. Plus, over the summer they usually forget everything they learned and so the next school year is like starting over from scratch.

Answer 6

Many kids, especially in high school would get burnt out after that extensive amount of time in school. If there are no breaks all year round, its constant work and no social life or fun for them and thats an important part of being a teenager.

Answer 7

school is already year around in VA.

The current school schedule is based on an agricultural calendar. Kids are off in the summer so they can work the fields.

Answer 8

Summer allows for staffing changes and teacher preparation for new or existing courses. Summer break also affords students to either help on the farm or get a Summer job. It also gives the teachers an opportunity to supplement their income.

Answer 9

that is the most retarted idea i have ever heard. If i had to go to school all year long, i would be absent for 12 weeks, and take my own summer vacation

Answer 10

Parents do not work 4 days but that could be worked out within companies. Honestly, how much work gets done on Fridays anyway.