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In the 1980's the year around school idea was very popular. The argument held that the use of space would be more productive and students would get more education. Many schools did this type of school calendar, but the experiment only lasted 5 to 10 years. Very few schools now have this type of calendar . It didn't work for several reasons. Classes were divided into sections and each section would go to school 6 weeks and then break for 3 weeks. While section one was on break section 2 would start with the same 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off. The whole problem with this is that in each case the students would loose learning from the previous 6 weeks and when they returned part of the school time was spent in review. The schools didn't show any savings in cost of the classroom space because it was always in use. Finally, parents didn't like the schedules because it didn't fit with other schools that other children in the family were attending and it didn't fit the traditional break or holidays that parents use for time off. So, the consequence was schools returned to the traditional calendar and it is hard today to find a school that is year around.

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You don't get the "brain drain" during the summer. Imagine having 3 weeks of skiing time. People think year round schooling is just more school, but it's still the same 180 days of school.

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year round schools are bad because some students want a break from working and their brain cells are exploding from thinking and learning to much

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No one that went to school could go on holiday ever if it was like that

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Yes, sometimes they watch movies!

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How do you get the money for school year round?

how do you get money for school year round


Can you give me a summary for year round school?

One of the pro's of year round school is you'll gain more knowledge by staying in school longer.One of the con's for year round school is there will be more drop out-rates.


Is it better to have an all year round school year?

no


How many schools have year round school?

2


What is the different of an traditional school and a year round school?

A traditional school year is approximately from August/September until May/June with a short break in December and summers off. Year round school years last the whole year with many short breaks rather than one long break.

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Why is year-round school is a bad idea?

YRS is a bad idea cause it dont give this students a long break to be kids and grow up and have fun. And the school will need more money to pay the teachers. so SAY NO to year round school (YRS)


How do you get the money for school year round?

how do you get money for school year round


Can you give me a summary for year round school?

One of the pro's of year round school is you'll gain more knowledge by staying in school longer.One of the con's for year round school is there will be more drop out-rates.


Is it better to have an all year round school year?

no


Does year round schools have school on presidents day?

Most year round schools do not have school on presidents day, altough I have heard of a few who do. Check the school itself.


Was school year round in colonial times?

no


Does china have year round school?

Yes they go to school all year and have a few vacations!


Is giving a science fair project to 5th graders a good idea?

well it depends on how far into the school year you are in


Can you vacation during year round school?

yes


Do french students go to school year round?

no


How many schools have year round school?

2


When was all year round school invented?

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