Let it snow or let it stop?
Snow days cause trouble for students at Carlisle High School.
Snow made the scenery of Hawk Watch more beautiful during this time of year.
February 25, 2014
The winter storms that engulfed central Pennsylvania this season have put a strain on the Carlisle Area School District’s schedule.
With five snow days and 12 two-hour delays so far this school year, many hours have been lost and must be made up by the end of the year. Rumors such as mandatory school days on Saturdays, have been floating around the high school, and some are untrue.
“We will not make up days on Saturdays,” stated John W. Friend, Superintendent of CASD.
Along with the rumor of Saturday classes, some have heard that time could be added at the end of each school day to make up the snow days Carlisle had. According to Administration, this is a possibility for the district, but they would need approval from the School Board which is unlikely to happen.
As for seniors, there have been some scares of graduation being moved back farther in June. Many have family coming and numerous plans, so this happening would have been a problem.
“I would want to go to school on snow days if graduation was being moved because I already have a lot planned out for after graduation,” said senior Amber Bybee.
The class of 2014 can feel some relief because it is confirmed that their end of the year schedule will not be affected. The schedule for the end of the year Senior Class activities will not change.
“Seniors will still graduate on June 5th,” said Michele Barrett, Senior Principal at Carlisle High School.
With the possibility of more snow days occurring this winter, seniors have also wondered whether or not they are required to make up those days.
“Seniors will not be required to attend make-up days,” said Barrett.
Underclassmen have mixed feelings concerning the seniors not making up days that were missed. Some do not feel it is fair for them to be exempt from the added days, whereas others are not bothered by their absence in June.
“I don’t think that they should have to if it’s only a day or two,” said Sarah Gerard, a junior at Carlisle High School.
In spite of a bitter winter, students can relax because they will have a warm summer in its entirety.
Alana Mason • Feb 27, 2014 at 2:31 pm
The weather since Thanksgiving break has been insane. We have had so many snow days and two-hour delays, I was surprised. My parents’ opinions were interesting but I won’t repeat, but also they were also surprised as I was. We have had more snow this year than last year. Mother Nature has changed so much..
Catherine Steffy • Feb 28, 2014 at 12:34 pm
WOW!!! We have had 12 two hour delays?! That’s crazy. I am very relieved to hear that there will not be school on Saturdays! However, it is a bit bothersome that we may have time added to the end of each day. Fingers crossed that we do not!!
Wonderful article though! Thanks for the information 🙂