Year Round Schooling Essay

I think that year-round schooling is not a good idea because it does not significantly improve test scores.  Teresa Greenfield(2004) found that although teachers and parents may have observed some improvement, the result showed no significant improvement. There are additional reasons for not changing the traditional school calendar.  Summer time allows children to grow and mature, which may ultimately give them a new outlook for the upcoming school year and provide them with the chance for a fresh start.  As White (2008) points out, summer can also provide children with educational opportunities that they may not get while in school, such as enjoying a summer reading program at the public library, learning to swim, attending a summer camp. Allowing children the summer off gives them time to explore the world without being graded as they are in the classroom.  however, if children do need  help, one or two hours of summer school per day can be offered to provide them with additional tutoring.

I think that year-round school would have a negative impact on students and wouldn't be very encouraging.
Many students wouldn't want to go to school year-round and would get tired of it, which would result in many drop outs. Having a summer vacation gives students motivation throughout the school year.
Some students like to enjoy their summer by participating in summer sports. Also, many families go on summer vacations, so year-round school would stop them from enjoying time with family (Julia Sines, 2009) so in conclusion i don't think year round schooling is a good idea.