There have been many discussions about whether or not the academic school year should be extended for school students. Some think it will better prepare them for college; and others think that it won't make a difference if the school year is extended. The school year shouldn't be dragged on any longer than it already is. There are many points that lead to the conclusion why the academic school year should not be extended, such as, more stress on the student, the financial issues with the schools.
             The academic year should not be longer than what it already is because it would bring on a great deal of stress for the school student than what they already have. College school is already too much for students right now. When teachers go through their studies, they rush through them to try to complete the textbooks. I don't think it has to do with completing the texts as much as it should have to do with helping the student learn.
             Children under utilize long summer months. During this time children have little to do but spend countless hours watching television, roaming the streets, and hanging out on sidewalks seeking out entertainment. This cannot be a productive situation and could lead to dangerous activities due to boredom and stress. Furthermore, during these underutilized months most children tend to lose information taught from the previous school year. By keeping the child in school on a year round schedule students will be less likely to lose information due to a long summer recess and have more time in a learning environment.
             Not everybody agrees extending the school day or year is the best way, or even a good way to improve education. When considering such extensions, the first unavoidable factor to confront is cost. Every hour and every day added to the school calendar incur a significant expense above and beyond existing budgets. They have developed extended time programs that are appealing enough for p...