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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These threads are so tiring. [/quote]

The inconsistent, roller‑coaster schedule is more exhausting than anything. Every time the kids finally get some momentum and routine, here comes another day off - or two. Would be nice for kids to actually stay in school for several weeks in a row, right? But somehow we’re still expected to keep perfect attendance.[/quote]

Good thing college or the military and life all have extremely consistent schedules  :? [/quote]

There’s a time and place for learning how to manage inconsistency. Elementary school is not it.  Have some sense.[/quote]

Elementary school is glorified babysitting. Let's be honest here. Also, unless your child's elementary school teacher is sticking to a strict classroom routine that never deviates (they don't), your point is mute.

Interesting how you're implying elementary school is apparently the appropriate time for students to learn routine and consistency, but not how to manage inconsistency.

The National Institute of Health would disagree, but what do they know. Make it make sense. [/quote]
Even if elementary school is “glorified babysitting”, the frustration is in the complete lack of consistency. Next week my kids will be in backup care on Monday, SACC on Tuesday, and early release on Wednesday. It is what it is. We make it work. But we pretty much only know how to manage an inconsistent schedule at this point. [/quote]

The calendar is posted nearly two years in advance. Besides snow days (that everyone has to deal with and no one has control over) if you're struggling to manage a schedule with two years notice, that's on you. [/quote]

My kids are in HS. This isn't a care issue but a need for them to find their rhythm.  This calendar does NOT work.[/quote]

Being able to navigate an inconsistent and ever fluctuating schedule (although they had 2 years heads up) is one of the best life skills your high schooler could possibly learn at their age. Perhaps it's YOUR student who is not putting in the effort to make it work. [/quote]

Go away. Truly.  I am pretty certain most of us can agree this calendar is terrible for kids.

If you disagree, then good for you. I will assume you are either uber privileged or a teacher.

As for me, I am a single parent to two special education HSers. They don't need care but they need consistent education. And I need to work and can't provide education!!

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