The public can give feedback on four calendar options through Dec. 10

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 11/11/2009 10:40:38 AM

Guilford County Schools (GCS) is seeking feedback on four traditional school calendar options for the 2010-11 school year. Parents, school staff and community members can provide comments through Dec. 10.

A committee of parents, community members and faith community representatives along with teachers, principals and central office employees developed three of the calendar options. A fourth option was developed by GCS staff in response to feedback from district administrators. Each option aligns with state law and attempts to reconcile concerns expressed previously by parents, educators, the Guilford County Board of Education and community members.

All four options use Aug. 25, 2010 as the first day of school. Two options choose June 9, 2011 as the last day of school, one uses June 7 and another uses June 10. Student breaks, teacher workdays and make-up days fall differently within each calendar. North Carolina students must attend school 180 days each school year.

Input on this item may be made to gcscomments@gcsnc.com or via courier or U.S. mail to District Relations Department, ATTN: Calendar Options Guilford County Schools, 712 North Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.

After the public comment period ends, the board will review the comments and approve a traditional schools calendar. Employee and non-traditional school calendars will be developed after the board has finalized the traditional calendar.