While some argue the effectiveness of having a diverse curriculum, some argue the time needed to instill such programs. Of the six hours students spend in school they seem to only have enough time for the four basic classes and a lunch break. So, do we extend the school day or extend the school year? The debate over year round education has been one that has been up in the air for a couple years. Like any debate, there are people for and against the proposal. A study conducted by Ohio State University on year round schools found that there really is no educational significance of having children go to school year round. The study stated “there may be a slight advantage for students from the poorest families”, but no significance if chosen “on purely academic grounds” (Ohio State University). My opinion, incorporate year round sessions, shorten class durations, and include mandatory Saturday school once per month. For high school students take it one step further and offer the availability of duel enrollment.
There are many options available when choosing year round curriculums. I would suggest using the single track model and breaking for three weeks in December and June, a one week break in February and August, plus keep the traditional weekends off with the exception of Saturday school once per month. This model of year round education will provide both the teachers and students with the breaks away from school that are necessary, but also the ability for both students and teachers to remain in an environment where the students can continually apply the lessons they have learned. By incorporating the year round concept school officials would have the necessary time bracket to include at least 3-4 additional classes over the course of the week on a rotating basis, with the ability to change them over the course of a year.
Saturday school should also be a once per month requirement for all students. It should not need to be the length of a regular school day, three hours at best. Saturday school should consist of a theater and drama option, a musical option, art study, performance sports and/or science labs. This one day compilation would allow students to apply and build on their intellect in a productive and fun manner. Duel enrollment is the ability to take college courses while in high school and receive college credit for them. This program for high school students would further their sense of success and accomplishment, especially for those looking to go to college or trade school. It would show them what life in college is like and what is expected from a college student. It would prepare them for that transition thus eliminating some of the shock from just being immersed into it.
Northeast Metro Tech is a vocational high school in Wakefield Massachusetts that operates on a nine month curriculum. Their curriculum consists of the traditional English, Math, Science, and History, plus a language option upon entering junior and senior year, physical education, swimming, and health. The catch, they only have these classes every other week. On their off week students are taking a taking a trade in which upon graduation they will be fully licensed in their chosen field or only have a few classroom hours left to completion. Northeast Metro offers its students duel enrollment, co-op working abilities, Skills-USA membership for allowable fields, and college credit classes. Students compete on a yearly basis to be able to gain acceptance into Northeast Metro, with many successfully completing all four years and going on to college, trade school, or the military.
Capitol Preparatory Magnet School is a high school in Hartford Connecticut. Unlike Northeast, Capitol Prep is a year round high school. They have an array of college preparatory classes, duel enrollment, Saturday school, and extensive athletics. Capitol Prep prides itself on preparing its students for success in their future. They are also a very competitive school with dozens of children, predominantly low income children, applying. The uniqueness to capitol Prep is they send 100% of their graduates to college; meaning if 210 senior’s graduate then 210 seniors continue on to college.
These two schools each take different approaches in terms of the type of schooling. However, whether it is year round or nine month based, these two schools are prime examples for displaying the benefits and successfulness of diverse curriculums. Our children need to be prepared for the life ahead of them. They need to be shown what it feels like to be successful and how that feeling of success can continue to be achieved. Our schools need to go back to being the foundation of a lasting and successful future.
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