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Henrico Schools officials are seeking the public's input on the school system's two calendar proposals for the 2020-21 school year.
Both options would start school after Labor Day (on Sept. 8) and provide planning, clerical and professional learning time for teachers, as well as the observance of religious holidays. Public feedback will be considered as the calendar committee recommends a version and the School Board adopts a final calendar.
The two versions of the calendar address winter break differently. Version A has a shorter Winter Break but includes six student holidays throughout the year. Version B includes two weeks of Winter Break and four student holidays throughout the year.
To view details about the two versions and vote for your preference, visit henricoschools.us/calendars/.
Version A highlights (2020-21):
• First day of school: Sept. 8.
• Winter break: Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Friday, Jan. 1 (return to school Jan. 4).
• Spring break: April 5-9 (encompasses Easter).
• Last day of school: June 18.
• Four half days for students: Jan. 29, Feb. 15, April 2 and June 18.
• Six student holidays: Sept. 28 (Yom Kippur), Nov. 2 (parent-teacher conferences), Nov. 3 (Election Day), Nov. 13 (Diwali), March 12, and May 13 (Eid al-Fitr). (Student holidays and half days are also clerical or professional learning days for teachers.)
Version B highlights (2020-21):
• First day of school: Sept. 8.
• Winter break: Monday, Dec. 21 – Friday, Jan. 1 (return to school Jan. 4).
• Spring break: April 5-9 (encompasses Easter).
• Last day of school: June 18.
• Five half days for students: Jan. 29, Feb. 15, March 12, April 2 and June 18.
• Four student holidays: Sept. 28 (Yom Kippur), Nov. 3 (Election Day), Nov. 13 (Diwali) and May 13 (Eid al-Fitr). (Student half days and holidays are also clerical or professional learning days for teachers.)
While Virginia school divisions now have the option to begin the school year before Labor Day, Henrico Schools isn’t considering that option for 2020-21. Opening before Labor Day will be considered for future school year calendars. A final calendar for 2020-21 is expected to be adopted by the School Board at its Dec. 12 meeting.
