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NC High Schools Need To Test Before Holiday Break

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Julie Stegall
8 years ago

Give local systems the autonomy needed to decide what schedule is best for their students!

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Evelyn Carrasquillo
8 years ago

Being able to test before an extended break is in the interest of all of our students.

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Sara mccomas
8 years ago

As a teacher, I agree 100%!!

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Annette Burton
8 years ago

I agree and stand with this petition to begin school earlier in order to end 1st semester before winter break. In addition to what was stated in this petition, the current k-12 calendar conflicts with college calendars as well. Please change this for the benefit of all our students.

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KRIKOR KERJILIAN
8 years ago

I support this letter. Thank you

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Octavia Alexander
8 years ago

I totally agree!!!!

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Gary Weart
8 years ago

Public educator in NC for 37 years.

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Laurie Ridenhour
8 years ago

I agree with this. I had exams before Christmas break and it was behind us. We started out fresh in January.

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Melanie McCulloh
8 years ago

Totally agree!!!

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Missina Waitman
8 years ago

I fully believe that high school students need to have Exams before winter break so they can use that time for an actual break and not have to stress the entire time. Also this year the exams extended into the second semester due to the snow. If exams were done before Winter break this would not have happened.

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Michael smith
8 years ago

It is extremely important that this change be considered. Kids are placed at an extreme disadvantage with this current schedule. Common sense please.

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Anonymous
8 years ago

As a former high school teacher, I experienced the semester ending at Christmas Holidays. It makes so much sense for students when it comes to their exams.

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Kelley Simpson
8 years ago

As a former high school teacher, assistant principal and more importantly parent this needs to change immediately!!!!

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Leslie
8 years ago

If we trust the schools to educate our children we should believe that they can plan a calendar that will work best for the children.

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Andrew Tilley
8 years ago

I fully support a school calendar that allows students to take exams prior to Christmas break. This change

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Linda Hamilton
8 years ago

Agree - unfair to our students

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Ashley Pointe
8 years ago

I agree.

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Joyce Bunn
8 years ago

I agree!

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KIMBERLY TURK
8 years ago

Not only would this improve test scores but it would allow early graduates to go to college in the spring semester.

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Kaela Rodgers
8 years ago

Yes!!