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RCPS Calendar Survey for 2023-24 and 2024-25
Posted on 05/17/2022
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Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) is asking for the public’s input on proposed calendar options for the 2023-2024 School Year and 2024-2025 School Year. The survey, which is open to students, families, employees and the public, will be posted until June 19, 2022 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3D3WFT

All options have 180 student instructional days and 190 days for teachers. If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersessions.

>>Click here for Calendar Survey (open until June 19, 2022)

>>Haga clic aquí para la encuesta de calendario en Español (abierta hasta el 19 de junio de 2022)



The proposed calendar options are:

2023-2024 School Year Options

 pdf iconPDF of 2023-24 Options 1 and 2 and Comparison Summary
 pdf iconEspañol 2023-24 Opciones 1 y 2 y comparación


2023-2024 OPTION 1:

New Teacher Orientation - July 18-21, 2023
Pre-Planning Days - July 24-28, 2023
First Day of School - July 31, 2023
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - September 1, 2023  
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 4, 2023  
Fall Break - October 2-6, 2023  
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 23, 2023
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day and Election Day - November 7, 2023
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 20-24, 2023
Early Release (high school only) - December 22, 2023
December Break (schools closed) - December 25, 2023-January 3, 2024
Teacher Work Day - January 4-5, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 15, 2024
Winter Intersession - February 19-23, 2024
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day -  March 29, 2024
Spring Break - April 1-5, 2024
Last Day of School/Early Release - May 23, 2024
Post Planning Day - May 24, 2024
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 27, 2024

Day 20 August 25, 2023
Day 40 September 25, 2023
Day 60 October 30, 2023
Day 80 December 5, 2023
Day 100 January 17, 2024
Day 120 February 14, 2024
Day 140 March 20, 2024
Day 160 April 25, 2024
Day 180 May 23, 2024

*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.


2023-2024 OPTION 2:

New Teacher Orientation - July 19-21 & July 24, 2023
Pre-Planning Days - July 25-28 & July 31, 2023
First Day of School - August 1, 2023
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - September 1, 2023
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 4, 2023
Fall Break (schools closed) - October 2-6, 2023
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 23, 2023
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day and Election Day - November 7, 2023
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 20-24, 2023
Early Release (for high school only) - Decemeber 22, 2023
December Break (schools closed) - December 25, 2023-January 3, 2024
Teacher Work Day - January 4-5, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 15, 2024
Winter Intersession - February 19-23, 2024
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 29, 2024
Spring Break (schools closed) - April 1-5, 2024
Last Day of School/Early Release - May 24, 2024
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed)- May 27, 2024
Post Planning Day - May 28, 2024

Day 20 August 28, 2023
Day 40 September 26, 2023
Day 60 October 31, 2023
Day 80 December 6, 2023
Day 100 January 18, 2024
Day 120 February 15, 2024
Day 140 March 21, 2024
Day 160 April 26, 2024
Day 180 May 24, 2024

*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.  


CALENDAR COMPARISON FOR 2023-2024

New Teacher Orientation (4 Days)
OPTION 1: July 18-21
OPTION 2: July 19-21 & July 24

Pre-Planning Days (5 Days)
OPTION 1: July 24-28
OPTION 2: July 25-28 & July 31

First Day of School
OPTION 1: Monday, July 31
OPTION 2: Tuesday, August 1

Fall Break (October 2-6)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same

Independent Learning Days (September 1 & October 23)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same

Teacher Work Days/Conference Days (November 7 & March 29)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Thanksgiving Break (November 20-24)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Semester Break (December 25-January 3)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Teacher Work Days (January 4-5)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

February Break (February 19-23)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Spring Break (April 1-5)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Last Day of School (Early Release Day)
OPTION 1: May 23, 2024 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 24, 2024 (Before Memorial Day)

Post Planning Day
OPTION 1: May 24, 2024 (Before Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 28, 2024 (After Memorial Day)

TOTAL
Student Days
OPTION 1: 180    
OPTION 2: 180

Teacher Days
OPTION 1: 190    
OPTION 2: 190

Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: 2    
OPTION 2: 2

Teacher Conference Days
OPTION 1: 2    
OPTION 2: 2

Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 2    
OPTION 2: 2





2024-2025 School Year Options

 pdf iconPDF of 2024-25 Options 1 and 2 and Comparison Summary
 pdf iconEspañol 2024-25 Opciones 1 y 2 y comparación


2024-2025 OPTION 1:

New Teacher Orientation - July 18-19 & July 22-23, 2024
Pre-Planning Days - July 24-26 & July 29-31, 2024
First Day of School - August 1, 2024
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 30, 2024
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 2, 2024
Fall Break (schools closed) - September 30-October 4, 2024
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 14, 2024
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day & Election Day - November 5, 2024
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 18-22, 2024
Early Release (high school only) - December 20, 2024
December Break (schools closed) - December 23, 2024-January 2, 2025
Teacher Work Day - January 3, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 20, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Days - February 17-18, 2025
Winter Intersession (schools closed) - February 19-21, 2025
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day -  March 21, 2025
Spring Break (schools closed) - April 7-11, 2025
Last Day of School/Early Release - May 23, 2025
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 26, 2025
Post Planning Day - May 27, 2025

Day 20 August 28, 2024        
Day 40 September 26, 2024        
Day 60 October 31, 2024        
Day 80 December 6, 2024        
Day 100 January 17, 2025        
Day 120 February 17, 2025        
Day 140 March 20, 2025        
Day 160 April 25, 2025        
Day 180 May 23, 2025        

*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.  


2024-2025 Option 2:

New Teacher Orientation - July 16-19, 2024
Pre-Planning Days - July 22-26 & July 29, 2024
First Day of School - July 30, 2024
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - August 30, 2024
Labor Day (schools/offices closed) - September 2, 2024
Fall Break (schools closed) - September 30-October 4, 2024
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - October 14, 2024
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day & Election Day - November 5, 2024
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed) - November 18-22, 2024
Early Release (high school only) - December 20, 2024
December Break (schools closed) - December 23, 2024-January 2, 2025
Teacher Work Day - January 3, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools/offices closed) - January 20, 2025
Independent Learning/Professional Learning Day - February 17, 2025
Winter Intersession (schools closed) - February 18-21, 2025
Teacher Work Day/Conference Day - March 21, 2025
Spring Break (schools closed) - April 7-11, 2025
Last Day of School/Early Release - May 22, 2025
Post Planning Day - May 23, 2025
Memorial Day (schools/offices closed) - May 26, 2025

Day 20 August 26, 2024
Day 40 September 24, 2024
Day 60 October 29, 2024
Day 80 December 4, 2024
Day 100 January 15, 2025
Day 120 February 13, 2025
Day 140 March 19, 2025
Day 160 April 24, 2025
Day 180 May 22, 2025

*Subject to modifications as deemed necessary by budget review process.
Inclement Weather Make-up Days: If school is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up days may be used during intersession.


CALENDAR COMPARISON for SY 2024-25:

New Teacher Orientation (4 Days)
OPTION 1: July 18-19 & July 22-23     
OPTION 2: July 16-19

Pre-Planning Days (6 Days)
OPTION 1: July 24-26 & July 29-31     
OPTION 2: July 22-26 & July 29

First Day of School
OPTION 1: August 1
OPTION 2: July 30

Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: August 30, October 14, February 17-18    
OPTION 2: August 30, October 14, February 17

Fall Break  (September 30-October 4)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same

Teacher Work Days/Conference Days  (November 5 & March 21)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same

Thanksgiving Break (November 18-22)
OPTION 1: Same
OPTION 2: Same

Semester Break (December 23-January 2)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Teacher Workday (January 3)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

February Break
OPTION 1: 3 Days (February 19-21)    
OPTION 2: 4 Days (February 18-21)

Spring Break (April 7-11)
OPTION 1: Same    
OPTION 2: Same

Last Day of School (Early Release Day)
OPTION 1: May 23, 2025 (Before Memorial Day)    
OPTION 2: May 22, 2025 (Before Memorial Day)

Post Planning Day
OPTION 1: May 27, 2025 (After Memorial Day)
OPTION 2: May 23, 2025 (Before Memorial Day)


TOTAL    

Student Days
OPTION 1: 180    
OPTION 2: 180

Teacher Days
OPTION 1: 190    
OPTION 2: 190

Teacher Work Days
OPTION 1: 1    
OPTION 2: 1

Teacher Conference Days
OPTION 1: 2    
OPTION 2: 2

Independent Learning Days
OPTION 1: 4    
OPTION 2: 3