[aeros71]

In a year round school schedule, the students still attend the same amount of school days, its just spread out more across the calendar. The kids still get plenty of time off. So the excuse of not having time to plan family vacations is null and void.

[ScoopLV]

Originally Posted by aeros71

In a year round school schedule, the students still attend the same amount of school days, its just spread out more across the calendar. The kids still get plenty of time off. So the excuse of not having time to plan family vacations is null and void.

And the idea that the students get more time in a classroom is also null and void.

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by Everdeen

Since it is so hot, students are actually better off in school. It's too hot to play outside during the day in the summer time.



Why?

As a classroom teacher, I thought it was better for the students. They got regular breaks throughout the year and a two to three week break before the new school year begins. They retain far more and there is a lot less review at the beginning of the school year.

As a teacher, I didn't care for it. I prefer summer break.



I don't see why. Every child gets at least one break during the summer. I liked it when my children were in school because we could plan family vacations during the off season and save quite a bit of money.

I think a lot of people don't like the fact that they have to pay a babysitter during those hours. School is their de-facto babysitter.

It allows the schools to carry a 25% over student capacity without portables or building a new school.

I, personally, think it is better for the community and the students.

As a parent, I disliked the 12 month schedule because it was hard on my kid. He was one of those students that take awhile to adjust to new routines ( school, homework, choir practice ) and it seemed like every time he had settled in well, bam, three week break in his routine.

His grades were better when he attended a school with a traditional schedule.

[ScoopLV]

Originally Posted by NLVgal

As a parent, I disliked the 12 month schedule because it was hard on my kid. He was one of those students that take awhile to adjust to new routines ( school, homework, choir practice ) and it seemed like every time he had settled in well, bam, three week break in his routine.

His grades were better when he attended a school with a traditional schedule.

This has been my wife's experience as well. She compared it to herding cats every time one of those breaks ended. What we need instead is 12-month schools with a longer school year for the students who need more time in a classroom. (ESOL, learning disabilities, etc.)

[Everdeen]

Originally Posted by ScoopLV

And the idea that the students get more time in a classroom is also null and void.

Who said that students got more classroom time on a year round schedule?

Originally Posted by NLVgal

As a parent, I disliked the 12 month schedule because it was hard on my kid. He was one of those students that take awhile to adjust to new routines ( school, homework, choir practice ) and it seemed like every time he had settled in well, bam, three week break in his routine.

His grades were better when he attended a school with a traditional schedule.

It's not for everyone.

It's too bad that the charter school movement didn't produce the results that were hoped for. It would be nice to have options that fit different students' needs.

Although your son may not have had a good experience with it, most do.