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School Daze in August

What ever happened to school starting the school year in September?

The San Mateo Union High School District is pushing for a 2005 school calendar that may begin as early as August 15! This action would require high school students at BHS to start school at least two weeks before Burlingame Elementary schools. The push for the early start date comes from pressure for higher test scores and a desire to complete the first semester before the winter break.

What happens to families with students enrolled in Burlingame Elementary schools and also at BHS? In unified school districts all levels of instruction start on the same date, allowing families to have common vacation time and similar days off school.

Whatever happened to starting school after September 1 and giving families the opportunity to enjoy the great August weather as a time for family vacations? Should Burlingame High School and the Burlingame Elementary Schools share the same calendar? Is the SMUHSD Board and Administration too far ahead of its constituents?

2004 SMUHSD feeder schools start dates

San Bruno Park August 31

Millbrae Elementary September 7

Burlingame Elementary September 1

Hillsborough Elementary August 25

San Mateo Foster City August 30

– Written by JC

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2 responses to “School Daze in August”

  1. Jenn

    It sure would be nice to move back to the “after Labor Day” calendar that I grew up with. The weather is just starting to get nice in mid-August. Why can’t the year be extended a couple of weeks to compensate, and yes, the dates of the various school begins should be somewhat normed, at least within a one week span.

  2. two kids

    Is this going to be another decision that is made by the district and THEN announced to the PUBLIC without any community input? What can parents do to impact this decision?

    Is it really THAT difficult to get the high school and these other schools on the SAME schedule?

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