Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts is a year-round charter school for students K-5 in Petersburg, Virginia. There are 8 other elementary level year-rounds in Virginia. According to a report by WTVR in Richmond, there were initial problems involving transition to a new schedule. The year-round school, according to Patrick Henry principal Sabrina Beamon, allows students “that continuation of learning, of studying and being about to be remediated during the school year.”
Those interested in more information about year-round schools may want to take a look at the National Education Association’s Research Spotlight on Year-Round Education. Some of the arguments for and against year-round schools include: The Pros - remediation can occur when needed, increase in retention rates, more efficient use of buildings; The Cons – scheduling may differ from that of other schools and programs, extracurricular programs suffers from scheduling problems, and inconclusive studies related to academic benefits.
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