RPS Alternative Start & End Time Feedback Survey

Staff Writer

If you go to the Rochester Public School District’s website, you’ll find this message: 

Rochester Public Schools is considering a change in its current school start and end times. We would like to understand how that change might impact you. We invite you to participate in the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rpsbelltimes.

Rochester Public Schools is considering a change in its current school start and end times. We would like to understand how that change might affect you if it is approved. The current school start and end times in Rochester are listed below, as are the alternative new start and end times that are being considered:

 

Current Start & End Times

8:20 AM – 3:30 PM High School

8:20 AM – 3:00 PM Middle School

9:35 AM – 4:00 PM    Elementary School*

 

Alternative Start & End Times

8:00 AM – 2:20 PM Elementary School*

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM    Phoenix Academy

9:15 AM – 3:52 PM      Middle School

9:15 AM – 4:12 PM      High School

9:25 AM – 3:45 PM     RALC

TBD                              RAIL**

 

*Select elementary school times may slightly vary by 5-10 minutes.

**RAIL alternative times have not been determined. More information will be provided for RAIL families, students, and staff to collect feedback in the near future.

No determination has yet been made about changing school start times. We are gathering input as we consider this option.

Your answers will remain anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. In addition, your decision to participate in this survey will not affect your relationship with Rochester Public Schools in any way. Please be honest and open with your opinions – we need to hear from you!

Feedback will be accepted until 11:59 PM on April 29, 2022.

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