[KH02]

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Here is a list of ALL the current YEAR ROUND schools in the USA, not sure if it includes private.
their are NONE in Connecticut.
Why do you think this is as opposed to all the ones listed in other states?

I think it's a great idea and wish in my children's childhood that year round schools would begin.

What do you think? Could this be in our future? Do you think it's a good or bad idea and why?

[Rich Lee]

It appears that this concept has taken hold in other areas but not the Northeast (except for one school in Massachusetts).

There were none in Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. There is one in Delaware.

[KH02]

I'm wondering why that is...HMMM

[Rich Lee]

I'm going out on a limb here. The schools in these particular states, especially New Jersey, are among the best in the country. If the students are meeting the requirements of the curriculum in 180 days, why add approximately 45 more days (25%) and the unnecessary expense?

[usmcfamily]

I lived out in CA for 9 years where there is year round school in various towns. We chose to live in towns that offer the traditional school calender. I left CA in 2001 but up until then, the only academic advantage to year round was that teachers spent less time reviewing material from the previous school year due to the long summer vacation. Test scores do not reflect any advantage going year round. Southern CA has basically the same year round temperate weather and kids can be outside all year long. If my kids did have to go year round, I wouldn't want it to take away from their time outdoors in the beautiful summer months.

Personally, I live for the relaxing summer break to spend with my kids. I wouldn't ever give up that time with them. Kids grow up fast enough - our summers are spent bonding with each other, spending time with each other and extended family and friends, traveling and sports, sports, sports! I have 2 kids that play high level baseball and travel for it. Practices required for it would take away from studying/homework, so having it during the summer months is fantastic. My kids also do very well academically and again, the break is time to relax and rejuvenate!

Personally, I would never give up those 2 very short months that fly by with my kids!

[andthentherewere3]

Originally Posted by Rich Lee

I'm going out on a limb here. The schools in these particular states, especially New Jersey, are among the best in the country. If the students are meeting the requirements of the curriculum in 180 days, why add approximately 45 more days (25%) and the unnecessary expense?

ITA, although I hadn't heard NJ was was among the best. I did know Ct. was.

And not to mention the expense of adding AC in the schools, and running it during the summer months. And as usmcfamily stated, I like having the time off with my children to enjoy the summer. It's only a couple of months.

[Connecticut Pam]

My son is grown up now but I think if he were still school age that I would want him to have a summer off. Don't you remember how anxious you were as a kid to be out of school for the summer? I think the kids need that break. They get to do so much, perhaps visit relatives they don't get to see on a regular basis, work if they are of work age, see their friends other than in school, help at home, take other special trips with their parents. No, year round school is not good.

[usmcfamily]

Originally Posted by Rich Lee

I'm going out on a limb here. The schools in these particular states, especially New Jersey, are among the best in the country. If the students are meeting the requirements of the curriculum in 180 days, why add approximately 45 more days (25%) and the unnecessary expense?

Usually, the days attended are the same. The year round kids usually get a month off in the summer, an extended break over the holidays and another month in the spring. They are required to attend the same number of days as the traditional year students do. They just break up the vacation days differently.

[brasscitybluenwhite]

I would rather more time in the classroom (longer days) than all year around schooling

[JayCT]

Most knowledgable educators understand that year-round schooling does not work well for students. They need breaks, as do the teachers. I am not sure any of the school systems idenified are any better for having it. If it were proven to be better, I am sure we would have jumped on it. Jay