25260061Q-VG_-_Attachment_B_-_SCPS_2025-2026_Student_Attendance_Calendar.pdf

This is a Student Attendance Calendar document for Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) in Florida, adopted by the School Board on May 9, 2023, for the 2025-2026 academic year. The calendar establishes the instructional schedule and operational framework for all district schools, including defined periods for student attendance, teacher workdays, professional development, and system closures. The first day of student attendance and start of the first quarter begins September 1, 2025, with the academic year divided into four quarters and two semesters. The calendar incorporates designated holidays and breaks, including winter break from December 22, 2025, through January 2, 2026, and spring break from March 16-20, 2026. The school year concludes with the last day of student attendance on May 27, 2026, followed by teacher workdays for post-planning on May 28-29, 2026. The document includes four built-in student make-up days to accommodate potential weather-related or emergency closures, with specific dates allocated throughout the academic year (December 18, January 5, March 12, and May 28).

The calendar establishes clear operational definitions distinguishing between schools closed (teachers and students absent with Educational Support Center open), schools closed for students only (teachers working), and full system closures affecting all personnel. Early dismissal dates are scheduled for May 22 and May 27, 2026, to accommodate end-of-year activities. The document serves as the foundational scheduling reference for all district operations, instructional planning, and service delivery throughout the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring consistent communication across schools, staff, students, and families regarding operational status and attendance expectations.