My two cents why Code Purple was never going to fly . . .

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Most counties that have more than 180 schools do this. Educate yourself. You’d know by the week before the last week of school if you’d need to arrange childcare. If other places successfully do this (and have been for years), MCPS can too. You really want to be a victim and it’s sad.

No, that's a quirk of Maryland. Most school districts don't do that.

Actually they do. DP but I’m an education professor for an online program, which means I have to deal with students and coordinate w districts all over the country when arranging student teaching. Asynchronous days, virtual options, 4 day school weeks, 1 half day a week, etc are prevalent in districts all over the country. MCPS is so behind the times because of parents like you who insist on keeping us stuck in the past.

It's sad you're apparently an educator who doesn't seem to understand the concept of confirmation bias.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

Most counties that have more than 180 schools do this. Educate yourself. You’d know by the week before the last week of school if you’d need to arrange childcare. If other places successfully do this (and have been for years), MCPS can too. You really want to be a victim and it’s sad.

How many counties have more than 180 schools?

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Most counties that have more than 180 schools do this. Educate yourself. You’d know by the week before the last week of school if you’d need to arrange childcare. If other places successfully do this (and have been for years), MCPS can too. You really want to be a victim and it’s sad.

No, that's a quirk of Maryland. Most school districts don't do that.

Actually they do. DP but I’m an education professor for an online program, which means I have to deal with students and coordinate w districts all over the country when arranging student teaching. Asynchronous days, virtual options, 4 day school weeks, 1 half day a week, etc are prevalent in districts all over the country. MCPS is so behind the times because of parents like you who insist on keeping us stuck in the past.

It's sad you're apparently an educator who doesn't seem to understand the concept of confirmation bias.

DP, but you don't seem to understand anything other than your extremely narrow worldview. Stop posting for your sake and everyone else's. My brain is bleeding reading your inane responses with your haughty attitude.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

The only hostility is you resenting having to work. No one cares if you work or not but if you are doing the two income household you clearly aren't struggling and can pay for help, that many of us cannot afford to pay for.

My kids did virtual for several years no issue. We made it work, many families make it work and yet, you cannot make it work for a day. But, it really makes no sense as either way you have to take care of your kids on a snow day. Or, are you the neglectful parent who sends them out to play without parental supervision or dumps them on another parent.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

Most counties that have more than 180 schools do this. Educate yourself. You’d know by the week before the last week of school if you’d need to arrange childcare. If other places successfully do this (and have been for years), MCPS can too. You really want to be a victim and it’s sad.

How many counties have more than 180 schools?

Not doing research for your laziness, but here's a good start for you: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/100_largest/table_app_a_1.asp

I know you think the whole world is in Maryland, but we have an entire country out there doing much bigger things with much bigger school districts! Imagine that! I know it's hard for your tiny brain to comprehend, but at least try.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

The only hostility is you resenting having to work. No one cares if you work or not but if you are doing the two income household you clearly aren't struggling and can pay for help, that many of us cannot afford to pay for.

My kids did virtual for several years no issue. We made it work, many families make it work and yet, you cannot make it work for a day. But, it really makes no sense as either way you have to take care of your kids on a snow day. Or, are you the neglectful parent who sends them out to play without parental supervision or dumps them on another parent.

The SAHM is back. It must be tough to go through life without any marketable skills. What's your plan when your husband decides to divorce you for someone that's less of a moocher?

[Anonymous]

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

Most counties that have more than 180 schools do this. Educate yourself. You’d know by the week before the last week of school if you’d need to arrange childcare. If other places successfully do this (and have been for years), MCPS can too. You really want to be a victim and it’s sad.

How many counties have more than 180 schools?

Not doing research for your laziness, but here's a good start for you: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/100_largest/table_app_a_1.asp

I know you think the whole world is in Maryland, but we have an entire country out there doing much bigger things with much bigger school districts! Imagine that! I know it's hard for your tiny brain to comprehend, but at least try.

So fewer than 20, with some vast differences between them.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

Just wow. Parents are like you are exactly why I left MCPS for PGCPS. We implemented the extra four days with the opportunity to have them back at the end of the year if they werent used, YEARS ago. It wasn't an issue whatsoever. People planned accordingly with the knowledge by the time winter was over, if they'd have to get childcare for the four unused days. Not in Montgomery County-no, everything has to be an ISSUE. Parents have to complain about every single thing. MCPS has its faults but no wonder they cant get anything done, seriously. The majority of parents are insufferable. Teachers, it's worth the pay cut to look at other counties. I promise you, there are sane parents elsewhere.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

We already paid a lot of money for a speciality camp. So, yes, they will be going to that camp. We cannot reschedule it as that is the only date possible. MCPS should have gone virtual.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

Just wow. Parents are like you are exactly why I left MCPS for PGCPS. We implemented the extra four days with the opportunity to have them back at the end of the year if they werent used, YEARS ago. It wasn't an issue whatsoever. People planned accordingly with the knowledge by the time winter was over, if they'd have to get childcare for the four unused days. Not in Montgomery County-no, everything has to be an ISSUE. Parents have to complain about every single thing. MCPS has its faults but no wonder they cant get anything done, seriously. The majority of parents are insufferable. Teachers, it's worth the pay cut to look at other counties. I promise you, there are sane parents elsewhere.

If you set a calendar I expect you (MCPS) to stick with it. We make plans around that calendar. We are in 2024. There are alternatives like virtual and if MCPS chooses not to use them, it's on them. Lots of families will have conflicts. Those with travel plans, camps, summer school, students with jobs and internships, divorced families where a parent doesn't live close and gets the summers....

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

The only hostility is you resenting having to work. No one cares if you work or not but if you are doing the two income household you clearly aren't struggling and can pay for help, that many of us cannot afford to pay for.

My kids did virtual for several years no issue. We made it work, many families make it work and yet, you cannot make it work for a day. But, it really makes no sense as either way you have to take care of your kids on a snow day. Or, are you the neglectful parent who sends them out to play without parental supervision or dumps them on another parent.

The SAHM is back. It must be tough to go through life without any marketable skills. What's your plan when your husband decides to divorce you for someone that's less of a moocher?

You sound charming. It has nothing to do with SAH. It's called parenting and you should try it. I can see why you got divorced.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

Just wow. Parents are like you are exactly why I left MCPS for PGCPS. We implemented the extra four days with the opportunity to have them back at the end of the year if they werent used, YEARS ago. It wasn't an issue whatsoever. People planned accordingly with the knowledge by the time winter was over, if they'd have to get childcare for the four unused days. Not in Montgomery County-no, everything has to be an ISSUE. Parents have to complain about every single thing. MCPS has its faults but no wonder they cant get anything done, seriously. The majority of parents are insufferable. Teachers, it's worth the pay cut to look at other counties. I promise you, there are sane parents elsewhere.

If you set a calendar I expect you (MCPS) to stick with it. We make plans around that calendar. We are in 2024. There are alternatives like virtual and if MCPS chooses not to use them, it's on them. Lots of families will have conflicts. Those with travel plans, camps, summer school, students with jobs and internships, divorced families where a parent doesn't live close and gets the summers....

DP but how dumb are you? Being inflexible isn’t the flex you think it is. A school calendar sets apart 184 days in the year with the caveat if no snow or weather days or used, the last 4 days won’t be used. It’s not rocket science. I hope you find your brain soon.

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You honestly don't understand how students are in school buildings. No, they don't need 184 days. The last two weeks are useless as it is and it has nothing to do with teachers and everything to do with students being mentally checked out. Just stop talking about things you clearly don't understand. You want free babysitting, we all know that, but please stop pretending you have any idea about academics.

That's exactly why we need to build in 184 days from the start-- so we don't end up having to tack on extra days before summer break.

If we could actually make use of make up days spread throughout winter/spring, then we could avoid that. But we're hearing increasingly ridiculous reasons why we can't use make-up days.

184 built in days are fine, but it's ALSO fine to not use them at the end of the year like other counties do if they aren't used as make-up days. You were insisting 184 should be used no matter what. Not rocket science.

This is a good example of why parents have gotten increasingly frustrated with schools and teachers. As two income households have gotten more common, schools have instituted policies and practices that are increasingly hostile to working parents. And some are completely nonsensical- like the pp suggesting we should schedule school days but then not use them.

As a two income households, you could afford to hire help for the day.

Again, the blatant hostility to working parents is part of why there's so much animosity towards teachers and district officials. It's not going to be a winning strategy for you long-term.

There is no hostility but your expectation others cater to your wants is the problem. Your kids are your responsibility. You manage weekends, holidays and summers, you can manage a few snow days. The majority of us figure it out, why can't you?

This discussion shows the variety of problems. As you, or another poster, pointed out, days tacked on to the end of the year end up being useless. If teachers, students and parents go into the year thinking or hoping that school will end on June 13, then any day past that point is not likely to be productive. If you think you need to plan for a week of snow days, it is better for everyone to go into the year knowing that they'll be there until June 20th (as an example).

The strange policies in Maryland already create problems. Summer child care programs don't start until a week after school ends because of how districts handle make-up days. Everyone would be able to plan much better if they went into the year knowing when school would end.

I don't see how that isn't obvious to you. Have you ever lived outside of Maryland?

Actually you are wrong. There are lots of camps that start the last week of MCPS school week or the week after. Mine is signed up for a camp right as school ends. They will be going to that camp. I paid a lot of money for it and they aren't missing it because other entitled parents cannot be bothered with a day or two of virtual.

You should look in the mirror when it comes to entitlement. You're saying you're going to refuse to send your kid to school on a day that was listed on the school calendar?

This is a very good example of why MoCo shouldn't schedule, and then unschedule, school days at the end of the year. People like the pp will think the calendar doesn't apply to them and will pull their kid out of school before the year is over.

Just wow. Parents are like you are exactly why I left MCPS for PGCPS. We implemented the extra four days with the opportunity to have them back at the end of the year if they werent used, YEARS ago. It wasn't an issue whatsoever. People planned accordingly with the knowledge by the time winter was over, if they'd have to get childcare for the four unused days. Not in Montgomery County-no, everything has to be an ISSUE. Parents have to complain about every single thing. MCPS has its faults but no wonder they cant get anything done, seriously. The majority of parents are insufferable. Teachers, it's worth the pay cut to look at other counties. I promise you, there are sane parents elsewhere.

If you set a calendar I expect you (MCPS) to stick with it. We make plans around that calendar. We are in 2024. There are alternatives like virtual and if MCPS chooses not to use them, it's on them. Lots of families will have conflicts. Those with travel plans, camps, summer school, students with jobs and internships, divorced families where a parent doesn't live close and gets the summers....

DP but how dumb are you? Being inflexible isn’t the flex you think it is. A school calendar sets apart 184 days in the year with the caveat if no snow or weather days or used, the last 4 days won’t be used. It’s not rocket science. I hope you find your brain soon.

No, that's not the case in MCPS.