Balanced Calendar Discussion

Earlier this year, Jackson County educators began discussing the school-year calendar.  Each year county districts work to have similar school calendars to provide an opportunity for all of our children to succeed and for interested high school students to have a chance to attend the Jackson County Career Center.  The initial calendar discussion quickly turned into a dialogue regarding what type of school-year calendar would promote the greatest opportunity for student academic success.  The idea of a balanced calendar was prompted by a general discussion among other mid-Michigan school districts. 

Jackson County’s examination of a balanced calendar began with an agreement by each district to meet with their community and better understand the possibilities of this potential new school-year schedule. This is a very important decision for education in Jackson County, and we would like to hear and understand your input on this topic.

To continue our research and discussion, Columbia School District held public forum to hear from our parents and community.   If you were unable to attend this forum to learn more about the information we've received thus far, and to share your beliefs surrounding this option for our students you will be able to participate by watching the pod-cast (which is available on our home page at www.myeagles.org on the right side under Special Notices), then emailing me at pamela.campbell@myeagles.org .  All input will be taken seriously.

In late-February, a formal, county-wide phone survey will be conducted.  If you are contacted by phone to take this survey, I ask that you please take a few moments to answer the questions, and share your thoughts on the potential of this decision.

Thank you for joining us in this discussion. Your feedback is very important to our consideration of this decision.  If you have any questions, please email me at pamela.campbell@myeagles.org or call me at 5175926641.