Teachers on YRS seem to have more time to reflect on student achievement and teaching practices during the 20-day break time. Not all classrooms are air conditioned and the summer months can be very hot. For example P.E., classes held in the cafeteria and visual and performing arts classes which are usually large and mostly taught in non-air conditioned rooms. Vacation plans, time shares, personal needs or custody arrangements may be impacted by moving to YRS and cause problems for students, parents, and staff. Some parents may be unhappy with various children on a variety of YRS tracks and will request that siblings be on the same track.
Trimesters result in a shorter time for content teaching.
Staff or parents schedules may not be the same resulting in a need for child care which cost money. Trimesters are shorter and cost of travel may be higher. The following issues and concerns were brought up by members of the task force and are shared so that they may be addressed in a proactive manner. Timing of the decision if an important issue for teachers and parents. Decision needs to be made soon.