Aldine ISD Announces Expansion of ADSY to 2 Additional Elementary Schools

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Additional Days School Year offers many benefits instrumental in students’ growth.

Aldine ISD has decided to expand the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) program to Harris and Smith elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. After its successful pilot launch of ADSY at Vines Primary and Ermel Elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year, the district moved to expand. The state-funded ADSY initiative added 30 days throughout the regular school calendar. It was created by the community, for the community, through feedback collection. All ADSY school students and staff will begin the new school year on July 18, 2022, and the school year will conclude on June 16, 2023. Students will attend school for 210 days during the 2022-2023 school year. Staff will attend eight days of professional development for 216 days.

“Based on the amazing year both Ermel and Vines had upon implementing ADSY at their respective campuses, we are looking forward to implementing the initiative here at Smith,” Smith Principal Ida Carter said. “We are thrilled to bring the opportunity of carrying the momentum of each school year through to the next for our students while also applying innovative learning practices that will equip our students with the tools they need to be successful in life.”

With the expansion of ADSY, Aldine continues its commitment to providing choices and opportunities to students and families. ADSY offers several benefits for students, staff, and families, including:

• Increased achievement and growth opportunities for Hispanic and African American learners
• More recess and brain breaks during the school day for students, with more class time directed at their individual needs and working on projects with peers.
• Additional time for staff to collaborate (including small-group time), plan for students’ needs and participate in professional development.
• More time for families to hear about their child’s progress, see what their students are learning and creating, and connect with their respective campuses.

“I am thrilled that Aldine has chosen to keep this initiative in place and expand it to additional schools,” Ermel Principal Erik Torres said. “The additional instructional time, project-based learning, and whole child approach we implemented between last school year and this year has been instrumental in our students’ growth.”