Introduction
The Augusta County School Board has released the calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. This calendar includes important dates for students, parents, and teachers to keep in mind as they plan their schedules for the upcoming school year.
When does the school year start?
The first day of school for students in Augusta County is August 19, 2024. This falls on a Monday and is the start of the 180-day school year.
When are the holidays?
There are several holidays throughout the school year. The first holiday is Labor Day, which falls on September 2, 2024. Thanksgiving break is from November 27-29, 2024. Winter break starts on December 23, 2024, and ends on January 6, 2025. Spring break is from April 7-14, 2025. The last day of school is on June 6, 2025.
What about teacher workdays and professional development days?
There are several teacher workdays and professional development days throughout the school year. The first teacher workday is on August 16, 2024. Other teacher workdays are on October 18, 2019, and January 20, 2025. Professional development days are on November 4, 2024, and February 17, 2025.
FAQs
What is the school schedule?
School starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm for elementary schools, 8:35 am to 3:20 pm for middle schools, and 8:40 am to 3:30 pm for high schools.
What is the attendance policy?
Students are required to attend school for 180 days. Students who are absent for more than five days must provide a doctor’s note or other documentation excusing their absence.
What is the grading policy?
Students are graded on a 10-point scale, with 90-100 being an A, 80-89 being a B, 70-79 being a C, 60-69 being a D, and below 60 being an F.
Conclusion
The Augusta County School Calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year is now available. Students, parents, and teachers should keep these important dates in mind as they plan their schedules for the upcoming school year. With holidays, teacher workdays, and professional development days, there are plenty of opportunities to make the most of the school year.