Too many planned days off in the school year (e.g. spring break means 8 missed days of school)

[Anonymous]

Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

Potomac school has 15 days spring break, starting from 03/17 until 03/31. School resumes on 04/01. Why complaining about 8 days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

Potomac school has 15 days spring break, starting from 03/17 until 03/31. School resumes on 04/01. Why complaining about 8 days?

Wow. Does that bother any Potomac parent?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

Potomac school has 15 days spring break, starting from 03/17 until 03/31. School resumes on 04/01. Why complaining about 8 days?

Wow. Does that bother any Potomac parent?

NCS is the same and I am happy about it. They have early dismissal 3/17.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

OP here. I think I find all the days off bothersome because DH and I are both working full time to pay tuition for our two kids. If I were a SAHM or had an awesome trip to Europe planned to spring break, I am sure I would love all the days off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

OP here. I think I find all the days off bothersome because DH and I are both working full time to pay tuition for our two kids. If I were a SAHM or had an awesome trip to Europe planned to spring break, I am sure I would love all the days off.

Then find a way to afford the life you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

OP here. I think I find all the days off bothersome because DH and I are both working full time to pay tuition for our two kids. If I were a SAHM or had an awesome trip to Europe planned to spring break, I am sure I would love all the days off.

Then find a way to afford the life you want.

Rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

OP here. I think I find all the days off bothersome because DH and I are both working full time to pay tuition for our two kids. If I were a SAHM or had an awesome trip to Europe planned to spring break, I am sure I would love all the days off.

Wow. You didn't know this when you contemplated children? You should've planned accordingly as 8+ days for spring break is not out of the ordinary. And I'm sure the school sent out a calendar. You sound disorganized. You must have a personal secretary who handles your schedule at work.

[Anonymous]

Fir private schools: # of school days is inverse proportion to the amount you pay.

[Anonymous]

For schools like NCS/STA, the kids are scheduled like crazy. My DC (and lots of others) is at school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00/8:30 p.m. most days. Sports competitions or performances most weekends. They need a break. Even that Spring Break is not that long because one week will be dedicated to training trips for sports teams or the Chorale tour to London... leaving one week for family time. Thank goodness we get that.

[Anonymous]

I'd rather have a long spring break (that i can fly grandparents in to help or take a vacation) than random days off throughout the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else bothered by the absurd # of planned days off in the school year?

Not to name names, but our school's spring break this year is 8 school days. And it seems like they never have a full week of school without some kind of late start, early dismissal, or day off.

I know the school would not want to hear this type of complaint, but I wonder if they ever feel sheepish putting out the school calendar?

You would be really unhappy then at our school. 10 full days off for spring break.

OP here. I think I find all the days off bothersome because DH and I are both working full time to pay tuition for our two kids. If I were a SAHM or had an awesome trip to Europe planned to spring break, I am sure I would love all the days off.

Then find a way to afford the life you want.

Rude.

+1

[Anonymous]

The more you pay the less they go lol

[Anonymous]

I HATE the admin days once a month. Why can't they work thi into their daily schedule.