Four Day School Week FAQ

(Semana escolar de cuatro días PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES)

Due to a shortage of certified teachers in our classrooms, the McDonald County School District is currently researching the possibility of a four-day school week to help fill those positions.

Our research committee is in the process of answering many frequently asked questions about this possible change.

Please note: This list will be updated with additional questions and answers as our committee continues its research.

An overview of why a four-day school week is being considered.

For more general information on the four-day school week model visit the Four-Day School Week Resource Center at the link below.

Four-Day School Week Resource Center

For a printable copy of the four-day school week frequently asked questions, click on the link below:

Four-Day School Week FAQ Printable

Preguntas frecuentes sobre la semana escolar de cuatro días, imprimible

McDonald County R1 School District

Four Day School Week FAQ

An overview of why a four-day school week is being considered.

How long will the school day last?

My child rides the bus. How much earlier and how much later would they be picked up and let off?

Will teachers work less?

How will this affect non-certified staff pay?

Will every week be a four-day school week?

How would this affect holidays and breaks?

How will snow days and AMI Days be affected?

How will this affect substitute teachers and their pay?

What about my child who is in special education programs?

What if my child needs additional academic support?

What day would be the scheduled day off?

Will anything be offered on the Mondays there is no school?

For more general information on the four-day school week model visit the Four-Day School Week Resource Center at the link below.

For a printable copy of the four-day school week frequently asked questions, click on the link below: