CROSBY, Texas – Students at Crosby Independent School District are ready to return to school Monday morning.
But this year, the district is debuting a change in its schedule: they become the first in Harris County to adopt a four-day school week.
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District officials said they moved to a four-day week to help recruit and retain quality teachers.
The district has seen improvement, as recruitment of certified teachers has risen up to 70% compared to last year.
The four-day school week does not start immediately, though. The district will start the year with a five-day school week this month, then transition to a four-day week after September.
Teachers and staff will work one day a month.
To make up for time, district officials added an additional 25 minutes to the school day.
Crosby ISD has partnered with the YMCA to offer childcare on Fridays for all elementary-aged children, up to 5th grade at Crosby Elementary School. There’s a $40 registration fee and it’s $75 a month.
Other school districts beginning their school include New Caney ISD, Ezzell ISD, Groveton ISD, Hardin ISD, Hull-Daisetta ISD, and Leggett ISD.
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