As mentioned in previous correspondence, the Weber School District Board of Education has been carefully looking at possibilities to help reduce overcrowding. We want to keep the public informed and ask for your help in solving this challenge. An extensive study of year round schooling seems to indicate both advantages and disadvantages. Elimination of a long summer break. Seasonal off track breaks throughout the year.
Elementary children have a different schedule than older brothers and sisters.
Cost of air conditioning. Fewer days and total hours in class for studnets in year round schooling. Day care considerations during off track breaks. Increases the number of students per building. It is important to note that national studies indicate that student achievement is not affected positively or negatively with year round schooling.