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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.