Should school be four days a week, or should school still be five days a week? School is traditionally five days a week, but some students wish it was only four.

The pros of having a four-day week are that students may focus more, it could save schools money, and students get more rest so that they don’t get burned out. The cons of having school four days a week are possible academic setbacks, students may forget work more easily, Fridays are a religious day for some people, and the school days might feel a little bit longer, so students could get really bored.

The pros of having a five-day school week are that students will get more work done, learn more, parents will be able to work without having to worry about where their children are, and days might seem like they go by faster. The cons of having a five-day school week are that students may experience sleep deficits with early start times and will have less time with family and friends.

Students from different grade levels at Kettle Run High School were asked whether or not they think school should be four days a week. One senior focused on how the schedule might affect the pace of the year. “I think school should be four days a week so that the school year feels faster.”

Freshman Safia Nahidian also supported a four-day week, pointing to both religious observance and the need for rest. “School should be four days because Friday is a religious day for some people and also people just need a day of rest.”

Freshman Bella Efthemes agreed that an extra day off could help students recharge. “School should definitely be four days a week because people need to rest so that they don’t complain about sleep and for people not to have to use their brains for a while.”

While students may have different reasons for preferring a shorter week, the debate ultimately comes down to balancing learning, rest, family time, and the needs of both students and parents.