Dear Richland Two Families,
Work has started on developing the 2017-2018 school year calendar. The input of employees and families helps district and school administrators and district advisory councils consider all options when developing a calendar that supports teaching and learning. Please use the survey link below to review several drafts of the 2017-2018 school year calendar and provide your input.
You will notice that two drafts are marked “WAIVER REQUIRED.” By law, South Carolina schools cannot start before the third Monday in August. Every year, parents, students and teachers ask how we can develop a calendar that would allow high school students to take first semester exams before Winter Break. A start date earlier than the third Monday in August would allow the district to complete 90 days of school before Winter Break. An early start date, however, would require a waiver from the South Carolina Board of Education.
We are asking for feedback on both “regular” calendars, which begin after the third Monday in August, and “waiver” calendars that begin prior to this date. Based on survey results, a preferred “regular” calendar and a preferred “waiver” calendar will be presented to the Richland Two Board of Trustees at their November 15, 2016 meeting.
We will keep you informed as we continue the process of developing the 2017-2018 calendar. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Libby Roof
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Communications Officer
