They are doing this as part of a government funded program to see if doing so actually helps students learn more.
The program will last for three years, starting in the fall of 2013.
Til then, each school has the ability to decide how they'll use the extra hours.
Districts are being encouraged to try different ways in each school, so that all possibilities are looked at.
Schools could try longer hours, more days, and different teach styles.
Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee are taking part.
Expectations are for about five thousand students, in each state to participate.
So far, only Colorado has announced which districts, they will be, Adams, Boulder, Denver, and Jefferson.
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