Exploring a Balanced Calendar

We need your help!!!

The Lake Quinault School District is exploring a balanced calendar. Like traditional calendar, a balanced calendar has the same number of school days (180). The difference is how the breaks are spread out. Instead of a calendar dominated by a very long summer break, students would have more periodic, breaks throughout the school year and a shorter summer break. There are potential benefits and challenges associated with a balanced calendar.

The following are some frequently mentioned pros and cons associated with a balanced calendar:

Pros: Less review time to remind students what they learned before summer break is needed, so more time for new learning. Extra help when needed during the school year during breaks or intersessions. Less burnout and fewer absences, more engaged students, better lesson retention, and more vacation options.

Cons: Finding childcare during the breaks, less time for summer jobs and impacts on school activities.

We will be having an informational meeting  on February 5th in the cafeteria starting at 6:00 p.m. Dr. David Hornak is a nationally recognized expert in the area of balanced calendars. He will be able to answer questions you have that night.

Your input will help guide the school board. The feedback received at this meeting will be critical in deciding the 2024-2025 school calendar.

Sincerely,

Keith Samplawski

Superintendent

Lake Quinault School District