The 2023-24 Blue Ridge ISD Academic Calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023. The calendar features a start date of Thursday, August 10, 2023, and an end date of Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
The 2023-24 Blue Ridge ISD Academic Calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting
on Monday, January 23, 2023. The calendar features a start date of Thursday, August 10, 2023, and an end
date of Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
New calendar features include:
● A five day fall break for students
● A four day fall break for staff (returning Tuesday for professional learning)
● Professional Learning before and after each grading period
● Professional Learning Flex Days in October and February
● A winter break that provides more balance between the two semesters
● Spring break during the second full week of March (March 11th-15th), which aligns with Collin College
Many factors were considered when developing the new calendar, which included establishing parameters
based on input from parents, students, campus and district administrators, teachers and community members.
Attendance data was reviewed and consideration was given to periods where attendance historically dropped.
An academic calendar survey was sent to parents, students, and staff members in November. The
administration provided survey results and sought input from the Board of Trustees during the board meeting
on December 12th. The final calendar, approved January 23rd, aligns with the following parameters:
● Length of the required school day/instructional minutes
● Two semesters with a similar number of instructional days
● Mid-week start for first semester
● Exam/testing calendars
● Alignment with dual credit/Collin College
● Professional learning time for teachers
● Fall break consideration
● Week off at Thanksgiving for students and campus staff
● End first semester before winter break
● Two full weeks for winter break
● Professional learning days for campus staff following winter break
● Banked minutes for unforeseen school closures such as inclement weather
● End school before Memorial Day
2023-2024 Grading Periods
Fall Semester August 10, 2023 - December 19, 2023 (85 days)
1st Nine Weeks August 10, 2023 - October 5, 2023
2nd Nine Weeks October 11, 2023 - December 19, 2023
Spring Semester January 8, 2024 - May 22, 2024 (86 days)
3rd Nine Weeks January 8, 2024 - March 8, 2024
4th Nine Weeks March 19, 2024 - May 22, 2024
