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WORKSHEET TO COMPUTE DAYS AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION per Wisconsin Statute 121.02(1)(f)


I. Number of days in school calendar (180 minimum)__________
    LESS parent-teacher conference days included in the 180
-__________
    LESS inclement weather days not made up (per Master Contract)
-__________
    Number of days on which actual instruction takes place
    (175 minimum)
Total A =__________
 
II. Start-to-close of instructional day in minutes __________
    LESS lunch time
-__________
    LESS recess in excess of 30 minutes per day
-__________
    Number of minutes per day of instruction Total B =__________
 
III. A x B equals total instructional minutes per year=__________
    LESS late arrival/early release minutes (e.g., staff development, inclement weather or other concerns)
-__________
Total C =__________
 
IV. Total instructional minutes (C) divided by 60 equals hours of     instruction =__________


Kindergarten instruction must equal at least 437 hours.

Grades 1-6 instruction must equal at least 1,050 hours.

Grades 7-12 instruction must equal at least 1,137 hours.


For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:42:35 PM