Summer break is usually a time for vacations at the beach, afternoons at the pool, and catching up with friends. Can you imagine if, instead of rubbing on suntan lotion, you were preparing for a Friday afternoon exam on fractions? Many educators argue that students should be in school all year long instead of out for ten weeks in the summer. Instead of one long break, they recommend short breaks several times a year to help students focus better, raise standardized test scores, and reduce stress. Of course, there are also negatives to this plan like increased utility bills, no summer school for students to use to catch up, and the inevitable student resistance. Based on your experiences, do you believe year round schools are a good idea? In your essay, take a position on this question. You can choose to argue either side, or you may present a different point of view on this question, but you must use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
