Take your kids out of school?

Disneyfever · 02-05-2006

Would you take your elementary school kids out of school in order to go to Disney at a time that is less crowded?

Kippage · 02-05-2006

I said yes. But it all depends on the kids. If they are smart and can catch up easily, have few absences, etc, then it's fine. But if they are struggling, need extra help, have a number of missed days - forget it.

BuzzLightyear · 02-05-2006

I have taken my kids out of school for 5+ days the past 4 trips.

But, only under the condition of them doing extra work and doing extra well in scholl before we leave.

DisneyHog6 · 02-05-2006

At the elementry age, there isn't too much damage that can be done by missing a week. Most teachers will give you a list of the assignments that will be missed. I say GO FOR IT!!!!

gingita · 02-05-2006

My parents would take us out of school for family vacations for more than 5 days at a time when we were in elementary school. But we always did well and never missed school for anything else. So if your kids are like that, then I don't see any problem with it. It's those middle school and high school years when things get messy with doing that.

ssn · 02-05-2006

I took DD out of kindergarten for 4 days this past October. I was so nervous to tell her teacher. The teacher was very nice about it, but I felt SOOOO guilty. I'm not sure as she gets older that I would do it again - but I may change my mind after seeing the crowd levels on our next trip in June when school gets out!!

timkelmom · 02-05-2006

I would take the kids out in a heartbeat. Wouldn't even think twice about it.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-05-2006

We don't pull our son out of school for Disney trips, we go during school breaks and fight the crowds and heat. However, we are both teachers and can't take time off during the school year. My dream is to go during the cooler off season.

As a teacher I don't mind when my students go on vacation during the school year. I like to be told about a week before they leave so I have time to get their work together. As long as the parents and student understand that the grades may be a little lower than usual due to the material missed that can only come from being in class. I'm excited when my students get to go on vacation, they learn things that can't be taught in the classroom.

Maria · 02-05-2006

Yes, we would and we have! DS is only in kindergarten and DD is in preschool/speech school. When they are older we will have to see how things are then, this upcoming May they will miss eight days.

**roxie** · 02-05-2006

I have taken mine out for the last few years with no regrets. They make good grades, if they didn't I might have to think about it.

**MissDisney** · 02-05-2006

ABSOLUTELY!!!

They will never remember the details of their curriculum that week at school... but they will remember every tiny detail of a magical week with their family at WDW! They will be adults someday, treasuring the memory of sharing a turkey leg with dad, seeing mom dance with Mickey, all the rides they went on as a group!!! It is a lifetime gift!!!

bethishooked · 02-05-2006

I've taken my kids out for all 3 Disney trips. Unfortunately, our next trip will be during the summer, as they boys are now in Middle School, and I feel with the amount of responsibilites and homework they have, it would be best not to take them out. Elementary was no problem at all, but keep in mind, 90% of the teachers have no problem with that. It's that 10% that could make you frustrated, being extremely harsh on the kids (at least in my experience). But to sum it up, I know my kids best, and know what they are capable of handling, as far as "catch up" and such.

Andrea · 02-05-2006

Yep, I'd do it!

tiptonsara · 02-05-2006

I would take my daughter out for a 5 day trip without any problem. Make sure you give the teacher plenty of notice. I teach high school biology and had students leave on vacation. Some do alright, and some suffer. Elementary school is much easier to catch up on the work. Learning outside the classroom can be just as important as in the classroom. It is very easy to make WDW into an educational trip. So easy, I have taken school groups there in May for the past four years!

DisneyHog6 · 02-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissDisney

ABSOLUTELY!!!

They will never remember the details of their curriculum that week at school... but they will remember every tiny detail of a magical week with their family at WDW! They will be adults someday, treasuring the memory of sharing a turkey leg with dad, seeing mom dance with Mickey, all the rides they went on as a group!!! It is a lifetime gift!!!

Very nicely said. I agree 100%...except I don't like the turkey legs. Can I share a churro instead?

View Poll Results: Would you take your kids out of school for a Disney vacation?
Yes, I'd take them out for 1 -3 days	20	18.02%
Yes, It'd take them out for 4 - 5 days	41	36.94%
Yes, for more than 5 days	40	36.04%
No, I only go on scheduled breaks or in the summer	10	9.01%
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gingita MB Mommy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Buena Vista Posts: 1,516	Re: Take your kids out of school? My parents would take us out of school for family vacations for more than 5 days at a time when we were in elementary school. But we always did well and never missed school for anything else. So if your kids are like that, then I don't see any problem with it. It's those middle school and high school years when things get messy with doing that. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,222	Re: Take your kids out of school? I took DD out of kindergarten for 4 days this past October. I was so nervous to tell her teacher. The teacher was very nice about it, but I felt SOOOO guilty. I'm not sure as she gets older that I would do it again - but I may change my mind after seeing the crowd levels on our next trip in June when school gets out!! __________________ 2010 1st Disneyland Trip 2009 Boardwalk Inn 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st Disneyland trip! 138 days 22 hours 13 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Take your kids out of school? I would take the kids out in a heartbeat. Wouldn't even think twice about it. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Take your kids out of school? We don't pull our son out of school for Disney trips, we go during school breaks and fight the crowds and heat. However, we are both teachers and can't take time off during the school year. My dream is to go during the cooler off season. As a teacher I don't mind when my students go on vacation during the school year. I like to be told about a week before they leave so I have time to get their work together. As long as the parents and student understand that the grades may be a little lower than usual due to the material missed that can only come from being in class. I'm excited when my students get to go on vacation, they learn things that can't be taught in the classroom. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 0 hours 12 minutes

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Maria Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,269	Re: Take your kids out of school? Yes, we would and we have! DS is only in kindergarten and DD is in preschool/speech school. When they are older we will have to see how things are then, this upcoming May they will miss eight days. __________________ Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away April/May 2008~ASMO * May 2006 WDW~ASMO * May 2005 WDW~ASMO * April/May 2004 WDW~AKL * April 1989 WDW~Poly * July 1979 DL off site

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: Take your kids out of school? I have taken mine out for the last few years with no regrets. They make good grades, if they didn't I might have to think about it.

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Take your kids out of school? ABSOLUTELY!!! They will never remember the details of their curriculum that week at school... but they will remember every tiny detail of a magical week with their family at WDW! They will be adults someday, treasuring the memory of sharing a turkey leg with dad, seeing mom dance with Mickey, all the rides they went on as a group!!! It is a lifetime gift!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: Take your kids out of school? I've taken my kids out for all 3 Disney trips. Unfortunately, our next trip will be during the summer, as they boys are now in Middle School, and I feel with the amount of responsibilites and homework they have, it would be best not to take them out. Elementary was no problem at all, but keep in mind, 90% of the teachers have no problem with that. It's that 10% that could make you frustrated, being extremely harsh on the kids (at least in my experience). But to sum it up, I know my kids best, and know what they are capable of handling, as far as "catch up" and such. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 125 days 3 hours 12 minutes

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tiptonsara Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oak Ridge Posts: 371	Re: Take your kids out of school? I would take my daughter out for a 5 day trip without any problem. Make sure you give the teacher plenty of notice. I teach high school biology and had students leave on vacation. Some do alright, and some suffer. Elementary school is much easier to catch up on the work. Learning outside the classroom can be just as important as in the classroom. It is very easy to make WDW into an educational trip. So easy, I have taken school groups there in May for the past four years! __________________ Misty Avatar: Waiting on the boat at our favorite place in the World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madison's 15th trip!!