Some year-round Wake County schools may change to traditional
Some year-round schools in Wake County may change back to a traditional calendar.
Posted — UpdatedIn a meeting Tuesday, school board members considered the change because student enrollment has fallen below projections.
Last year, many year-round schools were also below capacity because hundreds of parents opted to stay in traditional-calendar schools.
School administrators have said year-round schools are necessary to help the system manage its booming student population. They accommodate about 25 percent more students than a traditional school because one-quarter of the student body is always on break.
The subject of year-round schools in Wake County has been contentious, with a lawsuit filed to keep attendance at them voluntary.
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