Why do we have Summer Vacation for K thru 12th grade?
408529
started way back when we were an agrarian based society. The kids were needed on the farm in the summer. It's stuck since then.
507127
YOUR LOCAL DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES CAN ASSIST YOU,THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS USUALLY HAVE SUMMER JOBS GETTING SCHOOLS READY FOR NEXT YEAR.THE SCHOOL BOARD CAN INFORM YOU. GOOD LUCK..........
1117779
cause we dont want to "offend" them. its a bunch of bs i tell ya!  all my life, christmas break has been called 'Winter Recess"  you know, not to "offend"  them.  easter weekend "Spring Break Week"  i think it says right in the friggin constitution that we can practice whatever we want.  SO MUCH FOR THAT!!!!!!!!
1115003
Um, no.   Some of us have these things called "jobs", where you get no summer break.  They're lots of fun.  I hope you enjoy them once you get out here into the real world.
1041565
I like to go swimming with one of my favorite cousins. or I sleepover at her house. Or watch tv, work on the puzzle I have, or jump on the trampeline that I have. I like to go to amusement parks like Disney Land. Or Califonia Adventure. But I dont blame you for being bored. Summer is boring.
752095
To help children be socially acclimatised to being with people outside the home. There is less hassle on first days at school as children are not as uncomfortable at being away from their parents. Also some people do not stimulate their children mentally enough at home so to have a place that will provide mental stimulation and the opportunity to splash about at a water tray, paint, interact with others, learn to share etc etc is vital for well balanced children.
1158215
It depends on where the children live. My kids will not get out of school until June 14th, and my stepchildren are taking their finals today. In  Minnesota, the kids generally go back to school later than, say , the kids in Kansas, mainly because we try to make the most out of our summers, and summer doesn't really start to hit until mid-late May.
714155
I wish i had school yr round, then i would have forgot less stuff over the summer. How is vacation? I would want 5 seperate weeks, 1 every couple months. The only real negative i see would be not having an chance for a good summer job, or time to get away i.e. travel to other countries, or travling with AAU teams or something of the like.
100652
Definitely. Less of a chance for children to "forget" what they learn. They will still have the same amount of days off, just spread throughout the year.
724784
summer before senior year
599938
That is an excellent question. Teachers are off during the summer, but they are also only paid for nine months of work not twelve as many people think. Don't forget that it is the teacher who teaches the garbage man to read and write so that he is able to obtain the job, it also the teacher that teaches the doctor, laywer and all other professions. Please give credit where credit is due
787466
it gives kids somewhere to go and something to do since so many parents are still at work when school lets out. i think it's a good thing.
607046
not sure about India, but in the USA the summer break started when most people were farmers.  The parents needed the kids help during harvest season - summer - and were taking their kids out of school to get this help.  So schools started giving summers off for the harvest.
80898
Many reasons: First, because its really 'freakin' cool to go abroad and sample different cultures and languages.\nTwo: Alot of schools abroad offer great packages, like free room and board while your teaching there and some even offer to pay for your current or inpending degree and any travel expenses\nThree:Some american schools offer exchange programs for teachers, so that teachers can go abroad to experiment and learn about different and alternative teaching styles.  Normally teachers are compensated for it, kinda like a sabbatical leave*
576584
well our concept of time is different when we are young  so summer seems to last forever. we usually have less or no pressure on us.
238040
Camp is a blast.  They want you to go so that you can have a fun, positive experience this summer.  Of course they love you and who knows...you may wind up with a little brother or sister in the bargain.  Parents also need time away ;)
396903
The theory is that most students will be vacationing in the summer and return in August-September to begin their studies...