The best answer always comes from someone who is truly informed about the problem. A four-day school week may seem difficult at first, when in reality it is not. In a small school district like Florence-Penrose, it makes sense that they would consider moving to a four-day weekly schedule. The benefits to the district are clear: they can reduce budgetary costs such as utilities, decrease absenteeism, and engage more students in a short week with less stress compared to a five-day week..