A few years ago, FCPS announced it would build 11 snow days into its calendar. That means that as long as there aren’t more than 11 snow days, the FCPS will not have any virtual days.
So far this year, we have had only two snow days and one late arrival day. Late arrival days do not count against the 11 day policy.
First of all, are snow days even good? Some people like school, you know. Just a thought. However, most students love snow days, and Noah Was no exception.
“Of course, we have no school and we have snow,” said Noah when asked if he enjoyed snow days. “[I played] video games with my brother and my friends, [and] just relaxed over the snow days,” he added
In my opinion, sledding is better, but each to his own. However, we may never see snow days again.
Some school districts nationwide have found a different option: virtual learning. Edweek, an online news source for educators, reported on a recent survey which found that 39% of principals and district leaders have made snow days remote learning days, and another 32% are considering it.
There has also been a proposed Virginia bill that could make all of Virginia’s snow days virtual days instead. You can read the full bill here. But stay optimistic, because this bill is a Republican bill, and currently, the Democratic party holds the majority.
Then again, do we really deserve to have snow days? Noah responded with a little hyperbole, “Lately we have been having more holidays than school.” Of course, that isn’t accurate, but his point is taken. Additional holidays have been built into the current schedule.
Yes, snow days are fun, but too much of a good thing is not always good. And for the most part, snow days fit into the “good” category.
