How do you feel about year round school?

Question

Do you feel that year round school is too hard on children? Or do you think that they would be better off? Please state your answer below!

Answer 1

i wouldnt care im done with school

Answer 2

I have read so many junior and senior research papers on the topic, I feel like I've taught year round school! There are pro's and con's, of course.

Students don't like the idea because of the problems it can cause for those out for sports, those who have after school jobs, and those who are in journalism. Athletes argue that they'd have to come back to school during the breaks throughout the year. Also, sports schedules can be a problem if other schools don't have the same school calendar. Students with jobs don't like the idea because they say that during the breaks they couldn't go anywhere because of their jobs (a weak argument). The newspaper and yearbook students have concerns about how they can have a weekly newspaper or bi-weekly if there are one to two week breaks built in. Of course, it depends on the school's calendar plan. The yearbook students have a stronger argument in that many students would be returning to school during the breaks to meet publication deadlines. Yearbook companies need two to three months to print the books and students argue that they'd be finishing one year and starting the next year's book soon after.

The pro's are the buildings wouldn't be closed down which could make it more cost efficient. Students and teachers wouldn't have to be overwhelmed with work with the short breaks that are built in every six weeks or so. It also would help with student and teacher burnout. There are many more issues on both sides. If you Google this, you'll find numerous articles on both sides of the argument.

Answer 3

Well the way year round schools work is that the children still have plenty of days off to relax and spend holidays with friends and family. It just seems weird to us. Summer break was invented because at one point in USA history we were primarily farmers.., we need extra hands to harvest the crops... that were children came in.. farmers were poor and did not necessarily had the money to pay for outside help....
When children leave for break roughly 60% of information learned during the school year is lost...Year round schooling allows children to better store information... Thus maximizing their education..I hope this helps :)

Answer 4

I think it is easier on children to attend year round with three weeks off between each quarter. They're never too far away from the next vacation, and they're not out so long that they need long reviews on returning.

Answer 5

I think that school would cost more money if it was year round. I think it would be a great idea to do it, but they would have to make the years required for your total school year.

Answer 6

I think that splitting up the big summer vacation is a great idea. I think the extended time off requires too much catch up time at the beginning of the next school year. In addition, my kids are bored by the time mid July hits.

Answer 7

I think year round school will benefit our children. The more you feed your brain the smarter you get . The smarter you are the further you will get in life, people with money think thats happiness you can loose it just like you got it . you brain will stay with you

Answer 8

We did it in our area for awhile to ease the impact of overcrowding. Kids adjust, but it is just so fragmented. We built some more schools and now we are back to the traditional schedule.

Answer 9

As a teacher I can tell you, 10 months are enough!

Answer 10

how do you feel about BUS DRIVERS,make-up their own rules,,go figure