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IS THIS NORMAL OR IS IT EXCESSIVE? We have one high school in our town. For
the past few years the principal has mandated after-school tutorials for all
students, regardless of their grades or academic standings. These tutorials
follow the normal school day (8:00-3:40) and in actuality extend it until 4:10.
My understanding is that most students work on their laptops (all students have
school-issued laptops 24/7) on computer programs that practice for the STAAR
or EOC exams. Remember, this is for EVERY student, even if they have straight
A's. My question is: How do they get by with what amounts to making the
school day for all Jr and Sr High students longer? Is there not some sort of
rule/law/policy that would limit the number of hours the school can require
students to be in attendance? Some students have athletics beginning at 7:10
a.m., which would mean that their school day is 9 hours long! Then, they may
have other school-related activities such as clubs, homework, etc. This school
also has night detentions from 6-9pm (all on computer programs, I think). I
don't know if teachers are required to be there for the after-school mandatory
time (one would assume so). I think the principal monitors the night-time
detentions himself. Is this normal for all Jr/Sr high schools in Texas, or is this
excessive?

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