What is a Balanced Calendar?

A balanced calendar evenly distributes the days those students attend school and the days they are on vacation across the 12-month calendar year. All students attend school at the same time and go on vacation at the same time. The following is a comparison of our current school calendar with the two most common versions of a balanced school calendar.

In a balanced calendar option, during the fall, spring, and summer break periods, schools provide extended learning opportunities or breaks for students. Students can relearn material, practice skills, catch up or experience nonacademic enrichment activities.

Current Calendar

185 days	Teacher Schedule
180 days	Student Instruction
0 days	Fall Break
10 days	Winter Break
5 days	Spring Break
11 weeks	Summer Break

45/15 Balanced Calendar

185 days	Teacher Schedule
180 days	Student Instruction
15 days	Fall Break
15 days	Winter Break
15 days	Spring Break
5 weeks	Summer Break

45/10 Balanced Calendar

185 days	Teacher Schedule
180 days	Student Instruction
10 days	Fall Break
15 days	Winter Break
10 days	Spring Break
7-8 weeks	Summer Break

Union Gap School District

What is a Balanced Calendar?

Current Calendar

45/15 Balanced Calendar

45/10 Balanced Calendar