Read the Frequently Asked Questions below to learn more about late-start Mondays adopted by the School Board.

Q1. Why did our schools adopt a late-start day?

Our expectations of our students, and therefore our teachers, have continued to grow and change. Instructional staff use our late-start day to:

• Learn new strategies to teach students with increasingly diverse learning needs.
• Review student learning data to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and adjust teaching to imporve outcomes for our students. 
• Implement new curriculum that is designed to prepare students for a more complex world.
• Master and incorporate new technology into the learning environment.
• Plan and prepare for their daily instruction of students.

Q2. Why have the late-start?

To not interfere with our students and families after-school activities. 

Q3. Won't this result in less instructional time? 

Our schools leadership and School Board have adopted an 180-day student year, and have developed bell schedules with little to no reduction in overall classroom time. 

Q4. Who do I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our schools main offices at 253.445.6000.