Many schools in America today are considering having longer school hours. However, having a longer schedule has more negatives than positives. Most parents already have a personalized program that works with the traditional school curriculum. Changing school terms can affect parents' optimized daily routine. Parents should make important changes to their work schedules. Vacations are cut short, resulting in less family bonding time. High school students would have conflicts with summer jobs. They will not have to spend the entire summer off and will only be able to work in short breaks during the school year. For some schools to adjust their schedules, school bus transportation and other costs must be considered. Student dropout rates may increase as they stay in school for a longer period. They may experience extreme tiredness and eventually avoid going to school. If schools run longer, they will require much more maintenance. The year-round schedule would hinder crucial maintenance issues and attending to these issues will need to be done while students and staff members are at school. Although student achievement would likely increase, extending school hours is not necessary because it would increase operating costs, parent scheduling would suffer as well as industries that favor a traditional school schedule. Parents will have to make major changes to their timetables if school timetables convert to a much longer term. Meanwhile, students will end up tired after a long day. Philissa Cramer is a writer for a nonprofit called Advocates for Children. Cramer rightly argues that a prolonged school term negatively impacts transportation, parents' schedules... middle of paper... ERIC. Network. November 18, 2013.Cramer, Philissa. “Extended school programs pose problems for parents and students.” Schools all year round. (2006): Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Network. November 18, 2013Cubano, Larry. "Perennial reform: correcting the school timetable. (Cover article)." Phi Delta Kappan 90.4 (2008): 240-250. Academic research completed. Network. 18 November 2013 "More school?" Scholastic News -- Issue 3 69.23/24 (2013): 5. Primary research. Network. November 18, 2013.Smyth, Julie Carr - Associate, Press. “Will a longer school year help or hurt U.S. students?” AP Top News Package (2013): Points of View Reference Center. Network. November 18, 2013.Silva, Elena. “Revising the current school calendar has many implications.” Schools all year round. (2007). 1-9. Opposing points of view in context. Network. November 18, 2013. "It's time for school." Scholastic News -- Issue 4 69.17 (2007): 2. Primary research. Network. November 18. 2013.