Academic Calendar 2017-2018
School Year Calendar : 2017 – 2018
* Since the calendar is subject to change during the course of the school year, the web version may contain updates not reflected in the printed version of this publication.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2017 | First Day for Staff |
| August 28, 2017 | School-based Professional Development |
| August 31, 2017 | District-wide Professional Development |
| August 28-31, 2017 | Ninth Grade Orientation |
| September 1, 2017 | Reorganization – Academic Year Preparation |
| September 4, 2017 | Labor Day – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| September 5, 2017 | First Day for Grades 1-12 – Student Attendance |
| September 5, 2017 | First Day for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start and Bright Futures – Student Attendance |
| September 5-11, 2017 | Early Childhood Experiences Interviews – Kindergarten Parent/Teacher Interviews |
| September 12, 2017 | First Day for Kindergarten – Student Attendance |
| September 21-22, 2017 | Rosh Hashanah – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| September 29, 2017 | 2018-2019 School Selection Process Begins |
| October 9 – 11, 2017 | Interim Reports |
| October 27, 2017 | Professional Development Half Day – 3 Hour Early Dismissal |
| November 7, 2017 | Election Day – Schools Closed |
| November 10, 2017 | Veterans’ Day Observed – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| November 13, 2017 | 2018-2019 School Selection Process Ends |
| November 20 – 22, 2017 | Report Card Conferences |
| November 23 – 24, 2017 | Thanksgiving Holiday – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| December 8, 2017 | Professional Development Half Day – 3 Hour Early Dismissal |
| December 25, 2017 | Winter Recess – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| December 26 – 29, 2017 | Winter Recess – Schools Closed |
| January 1, 2018 | New Year’s Day – Schools Closed and Administrative Offices Closed |
| January 2, 2018 | Staff Only – Professional Development |
| January 3 – 5, 2018 | Interim Reports |
| January 15, 2018 | Dr. Martin Luther King Day – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| February 14 – 16, 2018 | Report Card Conferences |
| February 19, 2018 | Presidents’ Day – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| March 14 – 16, 2018 | Interim Reports |
| March 16, 2018 | Professional Development Half Day – 3 Hour Early Dismissal |
| March 29, 2018 | Spring Recess – Schools Closed |
| March 30, 2018 | Good Friday – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| April 2, 2018 | Spring Recess – Schools Closed |
| April 27, 2018 | Professional Development Half Day – 3 Hour Early Dismissal |
| May 2 – 4, 2018 | Report Card Conferences |
| May 15, 2018 | Pennsylvania Primary Election Day – Schools Closed |
| May 9 – 11, 2018 | Interim Reports |
| May 18, 2018 | Professional Development Half Day – 3 Hour Early Dismissal |
| May 28, 2018 | Memorial Day – Schools and Administrative Offices Closed |
| June 8 – 12, 2018 | Graduation Window |
| June 12, 2018 | Last Day for Students |
| June 13, 2018 | Last Day for Staff |
Total Number of Days Scheduled Student Attendance: 181
| Month | Days of Attendance |
|---|---|
| JULY 2017 | 0 |
| AUGUST 2017 | 0 |
| SEPTEMBER 2017 | 17 |
| OCTOBER 2017 | 22 |
| NOVEMBER 2017 | 18 |
| DECEMBER 2017 | 16 |
| JANUARY 2018 | 20 |
| FEBRUARY 2018 | 19 |
| MARCH 2018 | 20 |
| APRIL 2018 | 20 |
| MAY 2018 | 21 |
| JUNE 2018 | 8 |
Total Number of Days Scheduled Teacher Attendance: 188
| Month | Days of Attendance |
|---|---|
| JULY 2017 | 0 |
| AUGUST 2017 | 4 |
| SEPTEMBER 2017 | 18 |
| OCTOBER 2017 | 22 |
| NOVEMBER 2017 | 18 |
| DECEMBER 2017 | 16 |
| JANUARY 2018 | 21 |
| FEBRUARY 2018 | 19 |
| MARCH 2018 | 20 |
| APRIL 2018 | 20 |
| MAY 2018 | 21 |
| JUNE 2018 | 9 |
Resolution
RESOLVED, that the School Reform Commission hereby approves the Calendar for Schools, Early Childhood Programs, and Administrative Offices for the school year 2017-2018. The calendar shall be as follows:
- The sessions for teachers and non-administrative school-based personnel begin August 28, 2017 and close June 13, 2018, totaling 188 days.School-based personnel will not be required to be in school on the following holidays and non-working days: September 4, 2017, September 21 through Septemberber 22, November 7, November 10, November 23 through November 24, December 25 through December 29, January 1, 2018, January 15, February 19, March 29 through March 30, April 2, May 8, and May 28.
- The sessions for elementary and secondary pupils (grades 1 through 12) begin September 5, 2017, and close June 12, 2018, totaling 181 instructional days.
- In the event that schools are closed due to inclement weather or other emergency circumstances, June 13, 2018 (make-up day #1), June 14, 2018 (make-up day #2), March 29, 2018 (make-up day #3), and April 2, 2018 (make-up day #4), and the required number of days thereafter will be days of pupil and staff attendance to satisfy the requirement of 181 instructional days.
- The first day for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start and Bright Futures pupils will be September 5, 2017.
- The first day for Kindergarten pupils will be September 12, 2017.
- Students will not be in attendance on the following days: September 4, 2017, September 21 through Septemberber 22, November 7, November 10, November 23 through November 24, December 25 through December 29, January 1 through January 2, 2018, January 15, February 19, March 29 through March 30, April 2, May 8, and May 28.
- Administrative Offices will be open Monday through Friday, with the exception of the following holidays and non-working days: July 4, 2017, September 4, September 21 through September 22, November 10, November 23 through November 24, December 25, January 1, 2018, January 15, February 19, March 29 through March 30, and May 28.
Calendar Updated: January 6, 2017