Introduction
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has released its calendar for the year 2024. It is important for parents and students to know about the important dates and events in the academic year. This article will provide a detailed overview of the calendar and answer some frequently asked questions.
What are the important dates in the calendar?
The academic year starts on Monday, August 19, 2024, and ends on Friday, June 6, 2025. There are a total of 180 days of instruction, including six early release days for students. The winter break starts on December 23, 2024, and ends on January 6, 2025. Spring break is from March 24 to March 28, 2025.
What are the holidays and observances in the calendar?
The calendar includes all major holidays and observances such as Labor Day (September 2, 2024), Thanksgiving break (November 25-29, 2024), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2025), Presidents’ Day (February 17, 2025), and Memorial Day (May 26, 2025).
What are the early release days?
There are six early release days for students in the academic year. These days are August 28, 2019, October 23, 2019, December 11, 2019, February 12, 2020, April 15, 2020, and June 3, 2020. On these days, students will be released from school 2.5 hours earlier than the regular dismissal time.
What are the teacher planning days?
There are a total of ten teacher planning days in the academic year. These days are August 14-16, 2019, October 18, 2019, November 1, 2019, November 4, 2019, February 14, 2020, March 6, 2020, April 10, 2020, and June 8-9, 2020.
What are the graduation dates?
Graduation dates for the 2023-2024 school year are not yet available. However, they are usually scheduled in early June. Graduation ceremonies are held at various locations and times throughout the county.
What are the important events in the calendar?
The calendar includes various important events such as the first day of school (August 19, 2024), the last day of school (June 6, 2025), winter break (December 23, 2024 – January 6, 2025), spring break (March 24-28, 2025), and early release days (August 28, 2019, October 23, 2019, December 11, 2019, February 12, 2020, April 15, 2020, and June 3, 2020).
How can I access the calendar?
The calendar is available on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools website. You can also get a printed copy of the calendar from your child’s school.
Conclusion
Knowing the important dates and events in the academic year is crucial for parents and students to plan ahead. The Miami-Dade County Public Schools calendar for the year 2024 provides all the necessary information for a successful academic year. Keep this calendar handy and stay informed about all the important events in the coming year.