In spite of the recurring problem of students missing school due to snow, Knoxville’s schools superintendent believes they can stay on track to finish classes by the end of May…although some readjustments to the schedule may be necessary.

Through Wednesday, the school district has missed 66 hours of classroom instruction time; the district can write off up to 18 hours, but that still leaves 44 hours to be made up by the end of the school year.

Superintendent Cassi Pearson tells KNIA/KRLS News they are studying ways to make up the time without having to extend the school year.

“We are currently looking at some different opportunities and options for doing that; if we don’t miss any more days, I am still hopeful that we can have the last day for students be Friday, May 31st,” Pearson says. “That does mean though that we will probably have to use some of our Monday late starts and actually have kids come to school on those days.”

Due to the uncertain schedule, teachers have had to revise and review their lessons in order to help students get caught up. But Pearson says the district’s personnel have been flexible while dealing with these scheduling problems, and believes they will be able to help students keep up with their lessons without diminishing their quality.

Any changes to student schedules are expected to be announced by early March.