SEP Students React to Later Start Date for School Year
Izzy Schrock Convergence Editor Iowa’s Department of Education has stated that they will no longer automatically grant waivers to school districts wanting to start earlier than the week of September 1. The only exception to this is if the school can make a strong case that starting later would have significant damaging effects of its students learning (read: highly unlikely). Junior Brendan Anderson says the later calendar start wouldn’t really matter to him, he’s always ready for when school starts. Many students like the postponed start date so they have time to go to the Iowa State Fair and relax and prepare for school the week after. “[I go to the Fair] everyday, at least every night,” said sophomore Aspen Phillips. The Iowa State Fair, lasting from August 13-23 in 2015, is filled with Southeast Polk students. “We have a lot of student involvement, with the shuttle and FFA,” said sophomore McKenna Cox. With the postponed date, many people...