I think that the school week should remain 5 days. Although 4 days a week sounds good in theory, I think that both students and teachers would easily become burnt out. In addition, it would be harder for students to catch up if they are absent because they would be missing even more work. Furthermore, teachers would be tired from the long day and would be less likely to attend professional development opportunities.
I think that changing from a 5 day week where the students are in school for 6 hours, to a 4 day week where students are in school for 8 hours could be beneficial for everyone. The students would be getting the same amount of instructional time. However, the district would be saving money by cutting out 2 bus runs, and the cost of janitors, electricity, and office personal every week.
If 4 days is longer than yes. I would rather work 10 hours a day and 4 days a week to get my 40 hours for a full time teachers, instead of working 5 days a week and 8 hours a day. Yes on 4 days a week. I'll get to spend more time with my family.
I think it for sure should be 4 days! I think it would be so great to have extra time to really put powerful lessons together. I also think that the kids would be more refreshed. The four day school week would also allow for larger blocks of core subject time.
I haven't really looked at the pros and cons. For students, I believe a 5-day week is better. I feel that the school day would just start getting too long and students would start losing focus. Financially, I'm guessing that a 4-day week is more cost effective.
I think the school day should remain at 5 days a week, the summer break should be abolished and teacher's salaries should reflect the extra days added onto the schedule. The kids are no longer out picking the crops during the summer months-it's time we moved on from the agrarian mode!
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I think that the school week should remain 5 days. Although 4 days a week sounds good in theory, I think that both students and teachers would easily become burnt out. In addition, it would be harder for students to catch up if they are absent because they would be missing even more work. Furthermore, teachers would be tired from the long day and would be less likely to attend professional development opportunities.
I think that changing from a 5 day week where the students are in school for 6 hours, to a 4 day week where students are in school for 8 hours could be beneficial for everyone. The students would be getting the same amount of instructional time. However, the district would be saving money by cutting out 2 bus runs, and the cost of janitors, electricity, and office personal every week.
If 4 days is longer than yes. I would rather work 10 hours a day and 4 days a week to get my 40 hours for a full time teachers, instead of working 5 days a week and 8 hours a day. Yes on 4 days a week. I'll get to spend more time with my family.
I think it for sure should be 4 days! I think it would be so great to have extra time to really put powerful lessons together. I also think that the kids would be more refreshed. The four day school week would also allow for larger blocks of core subject time.
Yes to 4 days. All around it would be beneficial.
I haven't really looked at the pros and cons. For students, I believe a 5-day week is better. I feel that the school day would just start getting too long and students would start losing focus. Financially, I'm guessing that a 4-day week is more cost effective.
I think the school day should remain at 5 days a week, the summer break should be abolished and teacher's salaries should reflect the extra days added onto the schedule. The kids are no longer out picking the crops during the summer months-it's time we moved on from the agrarian mode!
Personally I think it would be a GREAT idea! Save energy and money!! Pack it all in, in four days!!!
Kimberly
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