2025-2026

Welcome to the Academy for Leaders’ official school calendar for the 2025–2026 academic year! This calendar outlines important dates for instruction, breaks, holidays, assessments, and professional development. Whether your child is attending in person, virtually, or through our hybrid model—this schedule keeps your family informed and organized.

Calendar

Key Highlights for Families

180-Day Traditional School Year
Optional Summer Term extends learning to 210 total days
Staff Development Days are for training—no classes for students
Ignitia and Canvas are our online learning platforms
Grace Periods = catch-up days; no new work assigned
No School Days = offices closed and no student access
Report card and assessment dates are included below

Semester I: August 2025 – January 2026

AUGUST 2025

8th: Staff & Faculty Professional Development*
20th: 1st Quarter Begins – First Day of Classes

SEPTEMBER 2025

1st: Labor Day – No School

OCTOBER 2025

17th: Staff & Faculty Professional Development*
24th: 1st Quarter Ends (47 Instructional Days)
25–28: Quarter Break – No Access to Online Platforms
29th: 2nd Quarter Begins

NOVEMBER 2025

10th: Veterans Day (Observed) – No School
26–28: Thanksgiving Break – No School

DECEMBER 2025

22–31: Christmas Vacation – No School

JANUARY 2026

1–2: Continued Christmas Break – No School
16th: 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester Ends (44 + 47 = 91 Days)
17–18: Grace Period – Students may log in to complete missed work
19th: MLK Jr. Day – No School
19–22: Winter Break – Platforms Not Available
23rd: 3rd Quarter & 2nd Semester Begins
23rd: Staff & Faculty Professional Development*

Semester II: January 2026 – June 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

1st: Presidents Day – No School

MARCH 2026

27th: 3rd Quarter Ends (45 Instructional Days)
30–31: Spring Break (Platforms Not Available)

APRIL 2026

1st: Spring Break Continues
2–3: Spring Break (Platforms Available for Optional Use)
6th: 4th Quarter Begins

MAY 2026

6–7: Annual Assessments (No New Work Assigned)**
15th: Staff & Faculty Professional Development*
25th: Memorial Day – No School
29th: End of 2nd Semester for On-Track Seniors (Grade 12)*

JUNE 2026

5th: 4th Quarter Ends (44 Days); 2nd Semester Ends (89 Days)
6th: Graduation Ceremony
6–7: Grace Period – Platforms Available
8–10: Semester Break – Platforms Not Available
15th: Summer School Begins
19th: Juneteenth – No School
29–30: Summer Break – School Work Still Assigned

Summer 2026

JULY 2026

1–2: Summer Break Continues – Work Assigned
3rd: Summer Break – No Work Assigned
28th: Final Day of Summer Term

Notes to Remember

Professional Development Days: No classes; school office closed
Grace Periods: Students can catch up on assignments
Platform Blackouts: No access to Ignitia or Canvas during breaks
Assessments & Report Cards will be sent following the end of each quarter
Graduation & Events details will be emailed closer to their dates