Basically, we don't have one. I was thinking I might try a 3-weeks-on-and-1-week-off schedule and see how that works. I want to avoid burnout, but I also want to avoid boredom and brain drain during breaks. I will alter the schedule as needed. If I think they can handle more, I can tack on another week or two of "on" work. If I feel they are really overwhelmed, I can tack on an extra few "off" days or an "off" week.
The public schools here run from the middle of August to near the end of May. Fall break is about two days. Spring Break is five days. Winter Break is eight days.
The year-round schedule in other districts here begins school on the first of August and runs through May and has longer fall and spring breaks. I believe the traditional year-round schedule has fifteen day breaks all throughout the year. I remember my grandma, who lived across the street from a year-round school, telling me that not all the students were on the same breaks, they were staggered so that some kids were always in school while another group was on break.
What are your thoughts on school calendars?
This one got lost too. Weird.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of doing a schedule like this. I bet it will be so nice for you and the kids! It reminds me of my college. We went for 3.5 weeks, always ending Wednesday at noon. Then we had half a week off, resuming classes Monday at 9. So nice to have those mini breaks. I guess I need to work on my schedule now! I hope you let us know how the 3 on 1 off works for you!
I didn't know colleges followed that pattern. Nice to know it's used at that level, it must work :) Check back in...I will keep the blog updated on how the schedule is working, or not working and maybe by then you will have some updates of your own to share (an earlier post mentioned you are working on your own schedule). :)
ReplyDelete