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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had a few years of elementary in MCPS that was somethihg like 9:30am - 4pm. That was rough for working parents. And our child has been able to walk to school for the duration.

I can't imagine how challenging this is for single parent households and/or households where it's challenging to pay for before/aftercare. [/quote]

I don't understand this statement. We had a late start elementary (9:20-4:05) and it worked great for our dual working schedule. We did before school SACC and one of us could always be home by 4. I think 9-4 is a lot easier for working families than 7:45 - 2:30.

I do agree though, that going til 4:50 for elementary is insane. But as a parent with middle and high school kids, moving them to the late start is totally ridiculous. It effectively takes hours of active time out of their day. I'm a hard no on Option 1. I'd be totally fine leaving as is. The 30 minute later option works perfect for middle and high school, but I understand that the elementary school schedule is not ok.

The problem is everyone only cares about where their kids currently are. There is one option that elementary families will like (1) and one that MS/HS will like (2). [/quote]

I personally feel there will be too much pushback and no change will be made. The only way I can see Option 1 passing is if High School stays the same or still starts before 9:00. Then only middle school will have a sucky schedule.

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