Grayling Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School

On June 1, 2022, the GSDAS Board voted to implement a Michigan Conference pilot program designed to enhance the quality of teacher planning and school family/spiritual life: a four-day school week. A study of student test scores reveals that students benefit academically from the four day school week.

To meet the hour/day requirement, school hours on Monday-Thursday will be slightly adjusted. School will begin at 8:00 AM, and will end at 3:30 PM.

What does Friday look like?

• Friday is a planning/grading day for teachers and a flex day for families. 
  • This gives students time for
    • hobbies
    • work experience
    • service activities
    • Sabbath preparation
    • doctor’s appointments
    • family events
    • constructive play*
  • Families may request additional academic work for their children on Fridays.

*Playtime between learning times helps students process what they have learned.  Please note that screen time does NOT count as play time.