GUILFORD COUNTY -- Summer is over and it's back to school for some Guilford County students. Brooks Global Studies is one of several schools that welcomed students back two weeks earlier than most.
"The students usually sit very still and are very, very quiet. So, there's not a lot of interactions so it's not really a typical day. There's a lot of instructions, there's a lot of get to know you time," said Jean Rochelle, Brooks Global Studies third grade teacher.
Brooks Global Studies is one of several 20-Day Extended Year Schools, meaning the students start early and end later than normal scheduled schools.
"It's exciting after you work all summer to see kids come back, and our families are really excited about being at the school, and we really look forward to continuing a great year here at Brooks Global," said Ashton Clemmons, Brooks Global Studies principal.
Teachers in the classroom like Mrs. Rochelle notice a big difference in students who are on an extended school year schedule.
"When my students walk in they're ready. They still remember the things they learned last year, and they're ready to get started, and most students, if you ask them tell you, they start getting bored in August," said Rochelle.
Rochelle says even parents get stir crazy when August comes around. And educators say sitting students in these seats earlier helps build on the rest of the school year.
"It is obviously great to go ahead and get kids in the building and the sooner we can start with them the better, so we use it to really build some strong foundations that we can build on the rest of the year," said Clemmons.
The 10-day extended year schools will start next week. Aug. 24 is the first day back for the traditional school calendar.