Year Round School :
A good idea for teachers,
students, and parents
A presentation by Ms. DeGolier
Year Round School-what is it all
about?
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Changes traditional school calendar
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Breaks every nine weeks
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Aligns with traditional holiday and spring
breaks
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Six weeks off for summer
Teachers
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Motivation stays high
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Less time spent on review
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Can teach content in
cross-curricular units
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Promotes continuous
learning
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Raises test scores
Students
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Motivation is high
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Break sessions allow for
help every nine weeks
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ELL students have
reduced language loss
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More learning and less
review
Parents
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More flexible vacation
times
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More success for
children in school
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Distributes child care
cost
Year Round School…
 Can
make everyone happy!