Possible 4-Day Student Contact Week Introduction

This video provides an in-depth look at the reasons, benefits, and potential challenges of transitioning to a 4-Day Student Contact Week.

Overall Benefits/Challenges

	Possible Benefits	Possible Challenges
Students	•CTE courses with no bundling •Class period 70-75 mins •Family Time •Catch Up Day •Travel every class period •CTE – Career and Technical Student Organization preparation on Fridays instead of after school	•Transitions, home environment •Longer days, Longer Days for young students, work •CTE competitions after school – miss school time •Student supports
Staff	•Hiring, Recruiting, Retention •Job Satisfaction •Work Life Balance, Stress •Planning, Professional Development, Team & Dept. Time •CTE – Career and Technical Student Organization preparation on Fridays instead of after school – more time to work with students on competitions	•Longer Days
Parents	•Family Time	•Work & Childcare
Academics	•No conclusive gains or losses •Hours Matter	•No conclusive gains or losses •Hours Matter
Activities	•Travel Time, Tournaments not taking academic time •More Practice Time (if needed) •CTE competitions on Fridays – Won't miss school	•Longer Days, loss of some electives
Finances	•Potential ADA Attendance Higher	•Lose out on Facilities Money

To see more Possible Benefits and Challenges, see our full Possible 4-Day School Week Benefits and Challenges Page.