Frequent Questions (FAQs)

Detailed Answers About 4-Day School Week for Families

Athletics / Extracurriculars

How does a 4-day school week affect the athletic eligibility calendar?

Life School continues a 9-weeks grading calendar. There is a first 6-week check for eligibility where students can lose eligibility…

Life School continues a 9-weeks grading calendar. There is a first 6-week check for eligibility where students can lose eligibility followed by a 9-week report card where students can again lose or regain eligibility. After the first 9-Week Report, students can only regain eligibility if passing everything at each 3 weeks progress report and only lose eligibility at the 9-week grading report.

Posted  1 year  ago

With a 4-day school week, do middle school athletes practice on Fridays?

Most Middle School practices take place from Monday-Thursday unless otherwise scheduled by the coach.

Most Middle School practices take place from Monday-Thursday unless otherwise scheduled by the coach.

Posted  1 year  ago

Under a 4-day school week, does Life School provide transportation to school events scheduled on Fridays?

No. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to the school and arrive at the assigned time.

No. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to the school and arrive at the assigned time.

Posted  1 year  ago

Under a 4-day school week, are student-athletes required to attend Friday games and practices?

Yes. Student-athletes are expected to participate in all Friday games, practices and Open Gyms, Fields, and Weight-Trainings as scheduled by…

Yes. Student-athletes are expected to participate in all Friday games, practices and Open Gyms, Fields, and Weight-Trainings as scheduled by their coaches. The current athletic practice schedule during breaks (Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, etc.) continues to be followed depending on the sport/season.

Posted  1 year  ago

Do student-athletes lose athletic period time with a 4-day school week?

No. The athletic period will increase a few minutes per week with the new 4-day school week. Athletic periods are…

No. The athletic period will increase a few minutes per week with the new 4-day school week. Athletic periods are increased Monday-Thursday making up for the time lost on Fridays.

Posted  1 year  ago

Under a 4-day school week, would athletic practices still be held on Fridays?

This would depend upon the season, sport, and level (junior high, junior varsity, varsity, etc.). In-season sports would likely have…

This would depend upon the season, sport, and level (junior high, junior varsity, varsity, etc.). In-season sports would likely have games on Fridays as scheduled. Practices may be called on Fridays for in-season sports depending on game schedules.

Off-season sports may have open gyms, fields, and weight training for students to attend. The dates and times would be communicated in advance.

Posted  1 year  ago

Under a 4-day school week, would athletes be able to meet teams at the games on Friday instead of coming to the school for transportation?

Athletes would be expected to follow team rules for team travel and ride to and from games with the team.…

Athletes would be expected to follow team rules for team travel and ride to and from games with the team. There may be exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Posted  1 year  ago

Under a 4-day school week, are athletic events still held on Fridays?

Yes. Athletic and other extracurricular events take place as scheduled as required by UIL. The coaches/sponsors will communicate what time…

Yes. Athletic and other extracurricular events take place as scheduled as required by UIL. The coaches/sponsors will communicate what time students need to be at the school on Fridays.

Posted  1 year  ago

All extracurricular activities proceed as normal.

Posted  1 year  ago
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