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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain why we don't start earlier in August like everyone else? Most other school districts start around August 15th. That way the quarter ends could all be aligned with school holidays, too, most notably spring break.[/quote]

I would love to start earlier and align breaks in a more consistent fashion. I posted this calendar (from my old school district) on a different thread.

https://news.kleinisd.net/2021/12/13/klein-isd-board-of-trustees-approve-2022-2023-academic-calendar/

I wish more people would push for this type of calendar.[/quote]

You can’t compare a calendar from a school district located somewhere with year round warmer weather. People don’t mind school getting out early and starting early when there is summer weather starting in March/April, and they don’t mind longer breaks during the year if the weather is favorable to outdoor activities where they live or within close driving distance. Here we don’t get truly warm weather until almost June most years. The summer months are the only time you can realistically do the pool, beach, splash pads, etc. Even March here can be uncomfortably cold to hang out outside. Many families like having more free time during the warm months. Unless you can afford skiing it’s not that fun to have long breaks when the weather is crappy. It’s a different lifestyle on warm weather states where you can be outside most of the year. Much easier and more fun to have free time with kids when it’s nice out. [/quote]

Oh no, the weather isn't 85 degrees and humid as hell, so we can't have a school break!!  WTF?[/quote]

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