[News_Hound]

In the summer of 2009 schools in Chicago tested the concept of year-round schools. Two million children in the U.S. already go to school year-round. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages are to year-round schooling? If you already go to school all year, how has it affected you?

[Kitty_Carli13]

I think the year round school can be a really good idea.
Mostly for the areas in a major violence zone.
Kids need to be preoccupied with important things like homework and projects and studying to make sure they are on the right track, and not going out with suspicious friends that might be involved in gangs or other things that young kids shouldn't even have to worry about. I'm 17 and almost everyday I see mere 6th graders walking around town at night without a parent. On School Nights!!! It's sad to see how kids just arent caring about school, but if they had school more frequently and not have that long summer break, I think it would change their perspective a lot on putting more effort in grades.

[RaechelParker]

Thanks. very helpful post. I read a few of your other posts and they all helped me.

[xxdeleechesxx]

Unless they raise the pay for teachers, I cant see this happening.
It might be advantageous for the many D and F schools out there by building on to their knowledge and help making sure they dont forget any essential information so they are able to raise their state standardize test scores

[cj2588]

Girl are you crazy if there is year round school you won't hav a summer break you want have to have fun ATALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The only way people can make me stay in school year is i they pay me and that's final!!

[allaboutme16]

I think year round school could be good, but on some set conditions. First of all, the students would not recieve homework if they were to do that, because they would be spending more time in the classroom. I think they shouls still recieve a week at Christmas and A week long spring break. I think the idea of year-round school is ultimately a good one, but details would have to be worked out, depending on the location, population and more informtion about the schools participating. I think the idea is beneficial to the students, because everyone knows that going back to school after summer break is really hard. The teachers spend at least 2 months reviewing what was taught the previous year, and many times, before summer break, students can not focus because of the plans they have made for the upcoming summer.

[mattleonard]

The idea of year-round schooling is an excellent idea.
I have found that many children tend to need help when returning to school from the Summer breaks that are currently accepted as being proper. In some cases, parents help with lessons during the break from school, however in other cases the children do not receive any educational activities during the break at all. 180 days per year to concentrate on an education that will carry children into adulthood is not sufficient. While many teachers in grades K through 12 express thoughts of being over-worked, the median salary of an elementary school teacher is $40,000 per year.
Many professions in which degrees are required pay far less, and are much more time demanding. Students and teachers would both benefit from a year-round school program, as it would introduce students into a schedule that their professional lives will require, with attendance and participation, while the teachers would benefit by accepting the responsibilities they are in fact attempting to teach. Members of my family have been involved with the school system here in Ohio for many years, as teachers, librarians and administrative staff members with the State Board of Education.
All of which are now retired and receiving full retirement benefits and pensions. These are benefits other professional career positions do not always offer, which should be considered when educational staff members are discussing matters of financial compensation for their career choice.

[Hottide00]

Well I think its a great idea. But students need some time off from school. I personally think it would improve education and state standard scores. I agree with year-around school and the traditional system.