SCHOOL DAY

This school system exists to provide education to the children and young people who reside within the unit. The essence of this education is primarily attained through the direct contact of competent teachers with eager students in the teaching-learning setting. It is the intent of the board that the maximum optimal instructional time for each age level within the student body be provided during every typical day.

The instructional day" is not considered to include homeroom periods, opening exercises, recess, lunch, passing times, activity periods, band practice, intramurals, other extracurricular activities and such.

Exceptions shall only be made with the approval of the superintendent. The number of school days shall meet or exceed the state requirement and be set annually by this board and be included in the school calendar.

Abbreviated days to be included for in-service, conferences,etc., shall be kept to a minimum.

Middle School Level (Grades through_ _ _ )

The instructional day shall consist of hours and minutes, appropriately divided and scheduled according to the middle school philosophy of this school unit. The school year shall include at least instructional hours.

Elementary Level (Grades through )

The instructional day shall consist of hours and minutes. The school year shall include at least _ _ instructional hours.

Legal Reference: TITLE 20-A MRSA SEC. 4801

Adopted: January 24, 1994