I am here to declare that school should be two months long, and summer should be ten months long. It is important for students to let their minds have a long rest in order to thrive in school. With such a long period off from learning it will make students want to go back for the months of December and January.

It has been a proven study that students who are given a long break, retain 70 percent more information and are excited to come to school. The 10-month school year can get extremely long, and students tend to lose focus on the material. Since the school year would be so short, students would not mind learning and they would be more likely to engage themselves. On national public radio, Rachel Smart stated, "I think it is essential for students to have exactly ten months off of school because it is important to have more fun than to learn."

Rachel goes on to state that life should be all about having a good time and not worrying about grades, school, getting a job, and your future. She thinks it is important to live in the moment and the rest will follow. I also agree with Rachel's viewpoints because people tend to take life too seriously, and forget what is important.

For most people, going to school seems like a drag, and dreadful, and happiness is key to success. Happy people tend to live longer and have better health. This is another reason why having two months of school is a good idea, because it helps one's mental health. Another reporter said that, "People who only go to school for two months a year are more likely to go to college". This is mainly due to the fact that students will not get bored with school. I think it is essential for students to have time to themselves, for a ten month period of time, rather than just the few months that they have now.