1. Why did we change?
Our focus has always been on “What is best for kids”
Missouri School Board Association Regional Meeting on November 2014
A 4 day calendar had been discussed before
Interest in potential positive impact on instruction

2. Decision Making Process
Why aren’t we looking at this?
Determined what current research says
Determined Missouri specific experiences
Surveyed staff to determine interest
Surveyed parents for their perceptions
Looked at options and solutions
Visited other districts already implementing
Heard from the community and answered questions-2 town hall forums

3. Key Findings from Research
Higher quality school days-more focused instruction
Increased attendance for students and staff
Increased student achievement
Increased graduation rates
Teacher recruitment and retention
Fewer discipline problems
Better student attitudes toward school

4. Initial Parent Surveys
54.52% of parents reported a 4-day schedule would increase attendance
90.25% of parents indicated their child would have enough food for the weekend
77.84% reported they would be able to find adequate childcare
29.19% of parents indicated they were concerned about the length of the day

5. Parent Surveys
83.65% indicated a belief that teachers needed time to collaborate and plan high quality instruction
59.84% indicated a concerns that homework would increase
39.89% indicated concerns that juvenile delinquency might increase

6. What does our 4-Day Week Look Like?
Monday will be the day off
Early release Wednesday will be eliminated
Times will be adjusted to 7:50 am to 3:25 pm
18-19 start date was August 14th
18-19 end date wi May 17th
Calendar will include 152 days and (14-15 calendar was 174 days & hours)
Calendar will include 1-partial days (14-15 calendar included 38 partial days)
Teachers have an additional 18 work days

7. Teachers are now spending an increased amount of time deciphering standards and planning meaningful learning activities to maximize success.
Example Professional Development Activities:
Collaboration time between grade levels, content areas, and buildings.
Curriculum Development and Alignment to the MO Learning Standards
Building assessments
Lesson planning
Data Dissemination
Teacher meetings
Guest speakers
Additional time to give student feedback and plan differentiated activities

8. Instructional Impact
Continue to implement the best teaching practices. Teachers have already begun to focus and prioritize their curriculum and teach for mastery. This allows for a deeper understanding of the content.
Longer blocks of instructional time for students to practice and master skills. Additional time will also allow for more interactive and cooperative learning.
Teachers will incorporate more brain breaks and movement into their daily activities.

9. Instructional Benefits
Longer learning blocks
More focus
Less discipline
Just as much curriculum covered as with 5 days
Teachers are more prepared
Increased collaboration time
Increased professional development time/saves $
Hiring pool has increased
Increased student attendance at high school
Increased teacher attendance/few subs saves $

10. What would we have done differently?
Asked for a multi-year commitment from the Board before implementing.
Added professional development days without calling it a “4-day” week.

11. Contact – 417-276-5143 Dr. Shannon Snow- ssnow@stockton.k12.mo.us
Mr. Mike Postlewait – H.S. Principal –
Mr. Robert Bolte – M.S. Principal-
Dr. Doug Crawford – Elem. Principal –
Ms. Miller – Curriculum Director –