Sun, Nov 22 2009
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Early school year has effect on tourism, officials say By BRAD DICKERSONGlasgow Daily Times Ralston and Carter agreed that by starting schools in early August, there are more teaching days to prepare students for the Commonwealth Accountability Testing Standard (CATS) test that is administered in the spring.
“We want to get in the maximum number of teaching days before the kids take the CATS test,” Carter said. “We want the kids to compete at the same level as other schools.” Ralston also pointed to the success of the other breaks students get throughout the year. “The scheduled breaks have always been well-received,” he said. In addition, Ralston talked about Barren County being a large county school and how weather impacts the school’s calendar. Accommodating for missed school days because of inclement weather is taken into account when the school calendar is drawn up. By starting earlier, the superintendent doesn’t run the risk of having to extend the school year into June to make up missed days. As it stands, the 2006-07 school year for both Glasgow and Barren County students starts on Aug 9. 
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