The purpose of this study was to analyze student academic performance data from year-round calendar high schools across the United States in comparison to those of traditional calendar high schools within the same states. This study sought to determine if the mean passing scores of students for the last three academic years in four important…

This report presents results of the assessment of economic impacts of a year-round school (YRS) program as it operated in one junior high school and its four feeder elementary schools. Chapter 2 presents the theoretical background of the cost model and Chapter 3 details the model itself. Chapter 4 is the application of the model to the particular…

This study determined the attitudes of parents and/or guardians toward year-round schools in Scotland County, North Carolina for students enrolled during the 1998-1999 school year in one of the six K-5 year-round school programs. Data were analyzed using several statistical procedures that included mean scores, standard deviation, standard error,…

This study of a junior high school and its four feeder elementary schools was designed to assess the economic, the educational, and the social impact of a year-round school (YRS) program. The authors conclude that the YRS program was an unqualified success. The summary of the three assessments is quite positive with regard to the economic impact,…

The data in this survey was compiled from information provided by state education agencies and school districts across the country. Tables include data, arranged according to state, on the number of students in operational year-round or extended school year education programs, the types of programs, grade levels involved, purposes of programs,…

This booklet reports information gathered in a survey of year-round education activities in the United States and its outlying territories from July 1, 1974 through February 1, 1975, as reported by state and district education agencies. Tables 1-10 summarize various data for all the reported year-round programs, including number and types of…

Two different approaches to cost analysis (cross-sectional analysis and mock-school analysis) both indicate savings under the 45-15 year round school plan used in Loudoun County, Virginia. These methods of cost analysis were used to compare traditional school schedules with 45-15. One middle school and three elementary schools in Loudoun County…

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) (Texas) has been involved in year-round education for 5 years. In 1995-96, 11 elementary schools and 1 middle school had adopted the year-round plan. In all schools, the plan is a single-track plan, so that all students and all teachers have the same schedule, in which students are in school for…

This report summarizes evaluation results for AISD's federally-funded Title I program activities during school year 1998-1999.