The number one reason for switching to a four-day model versus a traditional five-day school week is FAMILY.

Full Armor provides families opportunities to spend time together with each other, friends, and hobbies.

Cultivating time is a significant advantage of this approach, as older students gain valuable time engaging in resume building through volunteerism, paid work, or other meaningful experiences. Additionally, teachers benefit from dedicated time to prepare lessons and collaborate with colleagues.

In addition to these, having an extra day each week to schedule appointments and family trips results in improved attendance. After all, when each day counts as 25% of the learning, students are less likely to miss a day. Looking forward to three-day weekends leads to greater work-life balance for teachers and families, which leads to improved school morale and a positive impact on what is taught in the classrooms.