Harlowton Public Schools is researching the Four Day/Modified School Week and is evaluating if it is a good fit for Harlowton families, businesses, and students. Please fill out the survey to help us evaluate how the community and parents feel about the Four Day/Modified School Week.
School districts in similar situations to Harlowton have reported the following advantages:
-Increased teacher recruitment and retention
-Fewer discipline issues with students
-Increased attendance
-Less school missed for extra-curricular activities
-Reduced financial cost to the district
A typical Four Day Week has Fridays off and the school days may be longer. Harlowton is considering a modified school day from 8am - 3:30pm that has certain Fridays scheduled to fulfill the required state hours of 1,080.