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We had a massive ice storm here back in Dec. Schools were being used as shelters in many cities and towns. So the kids were out of school for basically 7 days. We have since had 1, maybe 2 snow days as well.
in the state there is a law about how many days the kids "have to be" in class. 180 days. Normally the year ends June 15th.
Right now, with only Dec and half of Jan behind us so far the schools are looking at ending the year the end of June if not the beginning of July.
I get that this makes the year longer. I get that some people have money still for vacations and maybe have made vacation plans already. But. considering how many kids really NEED the schooling. And for how many in my city school is the ONLY safe place where they can get a decent meal and such. I really think that going to school to make up the days lost is a good thing.
My sister is a teacher and when I voiced my concerns over the lost days told me that "a week or two of missed class isnt going to hurt her" I know it wont hurt my kid. since we spend the time out of school reading to her and working with her on things. But she is only in KG.
what about the kids that are going to be taking the state mandated tests in the coming years?? Begins in the 3rd and 4th grade. what if the missed days screw them up? They cant continue on in school without passing these tests.
I know it will extend the year for the teachers as well as the rest of the school staff and the buses. but I think that the kids should be put first here. Not the adults that already have their educations and, hopefully live in safe conditions with a decent diet etc.
One school district has put out a plan to have the kids make up he missing days by going to school on saturdays.
great unless your family or kid has other obligations or activities that they are involved with year round. Like riding lessons, or skating. Most birthday parties are held on saturdays around here...
I guess I just dont get it
in the state there is a law about how many days the kids "have to be" in class. 180 days. Normally the year ends June 15th.
Right now, with only Dec and half of Jan behind us so far the schools are looking at ending the year the end of June if not the beginning of July.
I get that this makes the year longer. I get that some people have money still for vacations and maybe have made vacation plans already. But. considering how many kids really NEED the schooling. And for how many in my city school is the ONLY safe place where they can get a decent meal and such. I really think that going to school to make up the days lost is a good thing.
My sister is a teacher and when I voiced my concerns over the lost days told me that "a week or two of missed class isnt going to hurt her" I know it wont hurt my kid. since we spend the time out of school reading to her and working with her on things. But she is only in KG.
what about the kids that are going to be taking the state mandated tests in the coming years?? Begins in the 3rd and 4th grade. what if the missed days screw them up? They cant continue on in school without passing these tests.
I know it will extend the year for the teachers as well as the rest of the school staff and the buses. but I think that the kids should be put first here. Not the adults that already have their educations and, hopefully live in safe conditions with a decent diet etc.
One school district has put out a plan to have the kids make up he missing days by going to school on saturdays.
great unless your family or kid has other obligations or activities that they are involved with year round. Like riding lessons, or skating. Most birthday parties are held on saturdays around here...
I guess I just dont get it
