school year

September through June

The school year is the annual period when educational institutions hold classes, typically running from late summer or early fall through late spring.

In the United States, this usually means August or September through May or June: She's studying abroad for the school year.

The school year divides into semesters, trimesters, or quarters depending on the institution.

calendar

semester

Half academic year

spring · autumn · winter · summer · freshman · sophomore · junior · senior · graduation · enrollment

academics

education

Systematic development of mind

teachers · students · classroom · homework · assignments · syllabus · textbooks · study · curriculum · coursework

milestones

graduation

Completing academic requirements formally

homecoming · orientation · cap and gown · valedictorian · yearbook · class photo · field day · awards ceremony · moving up · transcripts

rhythm

routine

Regular sequence of actions

extracurriculars · parent-teacher conferences · snow days · spring break · winter break · summer break · homework time · study habits · deadlines

Categories
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academic calendar periods

school yearsummer vacation

Warm-season break from school

summer break · summer holiday · winter break · school holidays · spring break

work/leisure balance for students

school yearsummer vacation

Warm-season break from school

playtime · free time · leisure time · downtime · holidays

calendar organization systems

school yearcalendar year

Full twelve-month period

fiscal year · tax year · financial year · liturgical year

Family

school, year, scholar, schooling, schooled, schoolgirl, scholarship, schoolboy, preschool

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