Miami Dade Public Schools has released its calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. As always, the calendar includes important dates, such as the first and last day of school, holidays, and teacher planning days. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the calendar and answer some common questions about it.
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Introduction
Miami Dade Public Schools has released its calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. As always, the calendar includes important dates, such as the first and last day of school, holidays, and teacher planning days. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the calendar and answer some common questions about it.
When Does the School Year Start and End?
The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024, and the last day is Friday, June 6, 2025. The school year is 180 days long and includes 10 days of teacher planning and professional development.
What Are the Major Holidays?
The calendar includes major holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, and Spring Break. Winter Break is from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, and Spring Break is from March 24 to April 1, 2025.
Are There Any Teacher Planning Days?
Yes, there are 10 teacher planning days throughout the school year. These days are August 14-17, 2019, September 30, 2019, October 11, 2019, November 6, 2019, January 27, 2020, March 20, 2020, and May 29, 2020. On these days, students do not attend school.
What About Early Release Days?
There are 10 early release days throughout the school year. On these days, students are dismissed two and a half hours early. The early release days are September 18, 2019, October 16, 2019, November 13, 2019, December 11, 2019, February 5, 2020, March 4, 2020, April 1, 2020, May 6, 2020, May 27, 2020, and June 3, 2020.
What Are Some Important Testing Dates?
The calendar includes testing dates for the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) and other exams. The FSA Reading and Writing exams are on March 3-4, 2025, and the FSA Math exams are on April 7-8, 2025. Other important testing dates include Advanced Placement (AP) exams, International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, and English Language Learner (ELL) assessments.
Can I Download the Calendar?
Yes, you can download a copy of the calendar from the Miami Dade Public Schools website. The calendar is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
What Should I Do If I Have Questions?
If you have questions about the calendar or any other aspect of Miami Dade Public Schools, you can contact the district’s information hotline at (305) 995-1000. You can also visit the district’s website for more information.
Conclusion
The Miami Dade Public Schools calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year includes important dates such as the first and last day of school, holidays, teacher planning days, and testing dates. By planning ahead and staying informed, students, parents, and teachers can make the most of the upcoming school year.
Question and Answer
Q: What is the length of the school year?
A: The school year is 180 days long and includes 10 days of teacher planning and professional development.
Q: Are there any teacher planning days?
A: Yes, there are 10 teacher planning days throughout the school year.
Q: Can I download a copy of the calendar?
A: Yes, you can download a copy of the calendar from the Miami Dade Public Schools website.
Q: What should I do if I have questions?
A: If you have questions about the calendar or any other aspect of Miami Dade Public Schools, you can contact the district’s information hotline at (305) 995-1000.
