Hours of Instruction for Public Schools - Meeting Standard (f)

Requirement

• Schedule 437 hours of instruction in half-day kindergarten.
   
• Schedule 1,050 hours of instruction in grades K (full-day) through 6.
• Schedule 1,137 hours of instruction in grades 7 through 12.

Wisconsin Statute 121.02(1)(f)

Questions about the School Calendar Report can be directed to the School Financial Services team: dpifin@dpi.wi.gov.

Additional Links:

• Questions and Answers
• Information for Private School Choice Programs
• Days and Hours Worksheet
• Administrative Rule
• 2013 Act 257: Eliminating the 180 Day Requirement

Example of Documentation

• Copy of board policy that includes the hours of the school day as prescribed by Wis. Stat., 120.12 (15).
• List of days scheduled for late start/early dismissal.
• Bell schedules showing starting and ending times.