6112 — School Day (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in November 2004, sets minimum school day lengths for Reed Union students. Kindergarteners must have at least 180 minutes of instruction daily (excluding lunch but including recess), with a maximum of 4 hours unless the district operates an approved extended-day program. Elementary students in grades 1-3 require 230 minutes daily, while grades 4-8 need 240 minutes (both excluding lunch and recess). These requirements follow California Education Code standards. The policy allows shorter days in grades 1-3 only if facilities require double sessions. The district must ensure kindergarten extended days include developmentally appropriate activities balancing active and quiet learning experiences within an integrated curriculum.
What this means for your family
Your child's daily schedule is structured by these time requirements. Kindergarteners spend at least 3 hours in school, while elementary students have approximately 4 hours of instructional time. Lunch and recess don't count toward these minimums. If your kindergartener attends an extended-day program, it includes age-appropriate active and quiet learning activities throughout the longer day.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.