Topic > Year-round school - 578

Year-round school is a bad idea not only for students, but also for parents and teachers. There are more than 3,181 year-round schools in the United States alone, and only 10% of children attend them. Basically, year-round school will not provide academic success. Some teachers and principals believe it will not have a positive effect on children. According to teachers, “Most children need a summer off from school.” The annual school timetable usually lasts 6 to 9 weeks with 2 or 3 weeks of breaks. Year-round school is simply too much for students. Many families believe that summers are made for making memories and should not be spent in school. “I don't want my daughter to be enrolled in school all year because it's too much work and stress” Most children already have enough work as it is, in addition to after-school responsibilities such as looking after a younger sibling, cleaning the house or mow the lawn. Some teens may also have difficulty finding a job due to year-round school schedules. Summer should be a time to relax after hard work. “Students should deserve a break after their hard work...