NEPN/NSBA Code:  ID

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 School Committee that the maximum optimal instructional time for each age level within the student body be provided during every typical school 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 School Committee and be included in the school calendar. Abbreviated days to be included for in-service, conferences, etc., shall be kept to a minimum.

High School Level

The instructional day shall consist of 4 teaching periods, each 80 minutes in length. Double or continuous laboratory periods, modular scheduling, and the like may be approved by the Superintendent. Appropriately conducted study halls, individually scheduled for the needs of the students, shall be recognized as within the instructional day.

Middle School Level

The instructional day shall consist of 320 minutes, appropriately divided and scheduled according to the middle school philosophy of this school unit.

Elementary Level

The instructional day for grades kindergarten and higher shall consist of 320 minutes.

Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 4801 Ch. 125. 6.02-6.04 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule)

Adopted: June 7, 2000 

Reviewed: September 10, 2012 

Revised: September 25, 2017

Reviewed: September 11, 2023