Prepare for the Academic Year

Welcome to the Northern Academy 2024-2025 Calendar and Bell Schedule page. Here, you can access important information about our school year's schedule, including key dates, holidays, and bell timings. Whether you're a student, parent, or faculty member, this resource will help you plan effectively and make the most of your time at Northern Academy. Stay informed and stay ahead with our comprehensive calendar and bell schedule downloads.

2024-2025 Calendar & Bell Schedule

Download 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)

Download Bell Schedule (PDF)

Download the 2-Period Delay Bell Schedule (PDF)

Notes:

  1. Sport classes are held on Saturdays from except during holiday weekends, selected activity days and prior to exams. There are 184 days in the school year. If more than four (4) snow days are announced, days will be made up in the following order:
    1. Presidents’ Day;
    2. Spring Long Weekend;
    3. Spring Break, if needed for make-up days (6 days).
  2. On inclement days, the Principal or designated school official will make the decision to cancel school, delay school opening or dismiss early. Parents and registered host families will receive a notification email by 6:00 am.
  3. Professional Development days are for teachers only and are subject to change
DateDepartmentEvent/Holiday
Aug 15-16All FacultyStaff Orientation & Professional Development
Aug 19 (Mon)New StudentsNew Student Orientation
Aug 20 (Tue)All SchoolFirst Day of Class for Fall 2024 Semester, GP 1 Begins
Aug 23 (Fri)All SchoolField Day
Aug 28 (Wed)HS StudentsLast Day to Drop Elective (without “W” grade)
Aug 29 (Thu)HS StudentsLast Day to Add Elective
Aug 29-Sep 5HS StudentsDrop Period with a “W” Grade
Sep 2 (Mon)All SchoolLabor Day
Sep 5 (Thu)All SchoolBack-to-School Night for Parents
Sep 7 (Sat)All SchoolOnline Information Session for Parents
Oct 4 (Fri)All SchoolLast Day of Grading Period 1
Oct 7 (Mon)All SchoolGrading Period 2 Begins
Oct 14 (Mon)All SchoolColumbus Day
Nov 4-8All FacultyParent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 4-22HS StudentsElective Preregistration for Spring 2025
Nov 15 (Fri)All SchoolLast Day of Grading Period 2
Nov 18 (Mon)All SchoolGrading Period 3 Begins
Nov 28-29All SchoolThanksgiving Break
Dec 6 (Fri)All SchoolField Day
Dec 17-19All StudentsMid-Year Examinations
Dec 20 (Fri)All SchoolWinter Showcase
Dec 23-Jan 3All SchoolWinter Break
Jan 6 (Mon)All SchoolClass Resumes
Jan 10 (Fri)All SchoolLast Day of Fall Semester (and Grading Period 3)
DateDepartmentEvent/Holiday
Jan 13 (Mon)All SchoolSpring Semester (and Grading Period 4) Begins
Jan 17 (Fri)HS StudentsLast Day to Drop Elective (without “W” grade)
Jan 20 (Mon)HS StudentsLast Day to Add Elective
Jan 20 (Mon)All SchoolMartin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20-24HS StudentsDrop Period with a “W” Grade
Jan 21-24All FacultyParent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 7 (Fri)All SchoolField Day
Feb 17 (Mon)All SchoolPresidents’ Day
Feb 21 (Fri)All SchoolLast Day of Grading Period 4
Feb 24 (Mon)All SchoolGrading Period 5 Begins
Mar 8-16All SchoolSpring Break
Mar 17-Apr 4HS StudentsElective Preregistration for Fall 2025
Mar 31-Apr 4All FacultyParent-Teacher Conferences
Apr 11 (Fri)All SchoolLast Day of Grading Period 5
Apr 14 (Mon)All SchoolGrading Period 6 Begins
Apr 18-20All SchoolSpring Long Weekend
Apr 25 (Fri)All SchoolField Day
May 3 (Sat)All SchoolAnnual Recital
May 9 (Fri)All FacultyProfessional Development Day
May 12 (Mon)All SchoolAnniversary Day
May 24 (Sat)All SchoolYear-End Field Trip
May 27-29All StudentsFinal Examinations
May 30 (Fri)All SchoolCommencement (and Grading Period 6 ends)
DATEACTIVITY
June 30 (Mon)Summer Camp Session I Begins
July 14 (Mon)Summer Camp Session II Begins
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