Do you think we should have year round school?
337296
In Winder, Georgia, they are slowly trying to make us go to school year round. We started school on August 1 and the last day is May 26. I like starting earlier and ending later because of all of the little breaks in between. Like a week off here and there. I don't really care anymore because I'm graduating on May 26, 2006. Go Class of 2006!!!!
837470
Give em a break, its all about school spirit whether they are good or bad from year to year.
933150
why ? do u want to bunk school ?
223010
well i like spring cause its not to hott not to cold..bu everyone else chose spring but i like summer\n\ni mean your off from school..its a HUGE vacation and you start another year after it...its like time you can relaxe you can stay up every night...hang out with your friends all day..its like the relaxation season..thats what i do..you have cold lemonade lay out side in the sun chill out..have pool parties or summer parties..crap like that  its just so much fun!
644737
My wife is a teacher at a K-6 school in the USA.  I think that would be a wonderful idea.
288355
Why yeah, for sure, why not?  Em things go down in all states, exempting none.  Florida seems to be special for Spring Break students, but aside from that, only its climate is special.
164289
9-5 HERE IS USUALLY UNHEARD OF. SPRING TO SUMMER TIME YOU HAVE MANY MANY OPTIONS. SPRING IS BETTER CAUSE ALL THE TEENY BOPPERS ARE STILL IN SCHOOL. THIS IS A VERY SEASONAL TOWN
517326
I think that kids do need a break for the Summer.  Plus the parents too.  We do so much during the school year as far as school work and activities.  The break allows us to regroup.  I think the Summer break also gives some kids a chance to mature a little bit before starting a new school year, like the kids who started Kindergarten early.
607625
I would think that, in the UK, you would have some sort of tutoring programs that contiue in the summer.  You could see about doing something like that, or maybe helping in a child care center for the summer.  That would give you some extra experience in dealing with children.  Or maybe do some private tutoring in your home to help students that need an extra push to get ready for next year.
1021832
He should be able to leave at christmas time - at the end of the term then\n\nhowever, it is worth noting that although school is really boring and rubbish there is a reason that it is there.  i would advise him to stay on and finish the year - he will need to do half of it anyway so he might as well get something useful out of it.\n\nleaving school is a big decision and one that should be thought through carefully. he should be able to discuss his options with his parents, teachers, college advisors and career advisors - i wish you all the best
841983
NO because kids already have way too much time off from school. How can they learn if the school is closed??\n\nI'd expect a question like this to come only from a child who hated going to school.
1059104
yes,  school is for social development as well as academic development.  Kids need to learn about relationships, what works, what doesn't, etc.  As long as children are taught morals and are supervised, I see no problem with it.  However, secondary students should not be allowed to be in bedrooms with doors closed, out of parents sight, etc.
1127090
school should not start before labor day and be out at the end of may...kids need the summer to be kids
129359
I think there are several reasons for having a long school break in the summer.\n\nBefore air conditionning, many places would be too hot to have school.  Kids couldn't sit still very well.\n\nIn farming communities, kids needed to be helping out their families in the summer.\n\nWhen people started taking vacations, they wanted to do it when they could be outside.  Summer is best for that.
428715
Yes.  We need to make sure the kids are learning, and are employable, or at least ready for the next step.
24755
Where I work, we call a moving class a "looping team".  I work in a 7-8 building and we keep kids from one year to the next.  This is a great thing to do, as it builds relationships, and saves a great deal of time in the fall of the second year.  There are issues that can arise, especially if teachers and/or parents and/or students have personality conflicts, but on the whole, I've liked doing it.  I feel I know my students and their families better and as they grow and I learn more about their learning styles and needs, I can cater to that and be a better teacher for them.  Worst case scenario: You get a rough bunch of kids and know you're stuck for the next two years :)
1180150
I'm an elementary school teacher (first grade and now kindergarten).  When you have small children with many absences or tardies, there's something wrong with the parents.  Small children need the help of adults to get to school on time.  In the case of elementary school aged children I would say yes.  When kids get to be teenagers in middle and high school, it's a  different story.  By that age I think teens should be responsible enough to get themselves to school on time.  Some kids purposely ditch certain classes.  In that case I don't think it's fair to hold parents responsible.  I think teens should be punished for ditching their classes.  Maybe they should be forced to do detention or Saturday school; if they continue, make the punishment even harsher.  Perhaps if you've been absent a certain number of days you shouldn't be allowed to graduate until you make up those hours.  Or maybe they could require teens to complete some sort of community service to make up those hours.  I think it's time that we make people responsible for their own actions.