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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And to answer the questions. There are 180 days planned. The equivalent of 1080 hours (at 6 hours per day.) To meet 990 hours, they start with 90 extra hours.

- There are 4 planned early releases at the end of each quarter. A total of 8 hours. 82 hours remain. 
- There are two special elections. A total of 12 hours. 70 hours remain. 
- There were 4 snow days and one partial snow day (4 hours). A total of 28 hours. 42 hours remain. 
- There were 6 delayed openings. A total of 12 hours. 30 hours remain. 
- There is one 3 hour early release due to weather. 27 hours remain.

However, elementary schools have the additional 3 hour early releases. 
- There are 8 early releases scheduled. A total of 24 hours. 3 hours remain for elementary schools.

That is why elementary parents are asking to cancel the April and May dates. What if there’s another freak thunder storm that requires a closure? Would we rather seek a waiver for less than 990 credit hours than try to get a few instructional hours back? April is getting a full planning day due to the election. It makes no sense to hold onto the April early release. [/quote] Get rid of the closure on April 10. They currently have a planning day on April 10 AND 21. They don't need both![/quote]

Just curious: when do you think planning occurs?

If I drop 28 kids off at your front door, are you ready to entertain them for 6-7 hours? Is it harder if I actually expect you to educate them (and provide feedback)? And what if I drop them off the next day? And the following? And then I drop them off 180 days during the next 10 months.

Do you think I should understand your request for prep time? Or should I assume you have all the time you need? You’re only responsible for them 7 hours of the day, after all. 
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