Portsmouth School Committee Considers Full-Day Kindergarten

The Portsmouth School Committee is considering a proposal which would create a full-day kindergarten program for Portsmouth schools. 

School committee Chairman David Croston says full-day kindergarten could soon become a reality in the district. 

What do you think about full-day kindergarten being brought to Portsmouth? We asked this question on Portsmouth Patch's Facebook page Thursday. 

Here's what several users had to say. 

Marissa Randall: It's about time they considered catching up with the rest of the state!

Rachelle Sunderland Cook: Yes!!! My first daughter went to full day in Middletown - more hours of education!!

Christine Lineberger: It makes life so much easier on working parents but it is a long day for wee ones not accustomed to daycare/preschool. They should have full day with a rest/nap time.

Carolann Ferrell: No way they are still babies. They have to grow up fast enough.

Ben Dinsmore: About time. Half day kindergarden is great if you can afford not to work. Its a hassle for everyone else.

What do you think? Would full-day kindergarten be a good idea for Portsmouth schools? Tell us in the comment section below!