2024-2025 Fisd Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide

Get ready for a transformative year in education as we unveil the 2024-2025 FISD Calendar, meticulously crafted to elevate student success and empower educators. This expertly designed calendar, a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, seamlessly aligns with the district’s strategic vision, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Embark on a journey of academic achievement, where milestones are celebrated, and every day presents a wealth of learning experiences.

The 2024-2025 FISD Calendar is more than just a schedule; it’s a roadmap to educational excellence. Thoughtfully planned professional development days empower our educators with the latest pedagogical approaches and cutting-edge teaching techniques, ensuring they are equipped to inspire and engage students. Strategic breaks and holidays provide students with well-deserved respite, allowing them to recharge and return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm. Furthermore, the calendar accommodates standardized testing windows, ensuring that students have ample time to prepare and showcase their academic progress.

As we eagerly anticipate the 2024-2025 school year, let us embrace this meticulously crafted calendar as a catalyst for educational transformation. Together, we will foster a dynamic learning environment where students thrive, educators inspire, and the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. The journey begins now; let us embark on this exciting chapter in FISD’s educational legacy, where every day holds the promise of limitless growth and achievement.

Academic Calendar Overview

The FISD academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year has been released, and it includes important dates for students and parents to keep in mind. The calendar outlines the start and end dates for each semester, as well as holidays and breaks throughout the year. This information is essential for planning ahead and ensuring a successful school year.

The school year will begin on August 26, 2024, and end on May 29, 2025. There will be a total of 180 school days in the 2024-2025 school year. Students will have two semesters, with the first semester ending on January 17, 2025, and the second semester beginning on January 22, 2025.

There will be several holidays and breaks throughout the school year. Major holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break. Students will also have a number of days off for teacher workdays and professional development days.

Month	Dates
August	26
September	2
October	14
November	28
December	23
January	6
February	17

Key Dates and Holidays

The 2024-2025 FISD calendar is now available. The calendar includes important dates and holidays for the school year, including the first day of school, the last day of school, and all major breaks. Parents and students can use the calendar to plan ahead for the upcoming school year.

Important Dates and Holidays

Date	Event
August 21, 2024	First day of school
September 2, 2024	Labor Day (no school)
October 14, 2024	Columbus Day (no school)
November 11, 2024	Veterans Day (no school)
November 27-29, 2024	Thanksgiving break (no school)
December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025	Winter break (no school)
January 17, 2025	Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
February 17, 2025	Presidents Day (no school)
April 11-14, 2025	Spring break (no school)
May 26, 2025	Memorial Day (no school)
June 6, 2025	Last day of school

Quarter and Semester System

The 2024-2025 FISD calendar follows a semester system, consisting of two semesters each year. Each semester is approximately 18 weeks long. The school year begins in August and ends in May.

Quarter System

The quarter system is a type of academic calendar that divides the school year into four quarters, each approximately 9 weeks long. The quarter system is commonly used in colleges and universities but is also used in some K-12 schools. The 2024-2025 FISD calendar does not follow a quarter system.

Semester System

The semester system is a type of academic calendar that divides the school year into two semesters, each approximately 18 weeks long. The semester system is commonly used in K-12 schools and is the system used by FISD for the 2024-2025 school year.

FISD Academic Calendar 2024-2025

First Semester	Starts	Ends
	August 26, 2024	January 17, 2025
Second Semester	Starts	Ends
	January 24, 2025	May 29, 2025

Grading Period Dates

The grading period dates for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:

First Grading Period

August 26, 2024 – October 11, 2024

Second Grading Period

October 14, 2024 – December 20, 2024

Third Grading Period

January 7, 2025 – March 14, 2025

Fourth Grading Period

March 17, 2025 – May 23, 2025

The fourth grading period is the longest of the year, spanning 10 weeks. This is due to the fact that it includes the state testing window, which takes place from April 10th to May 12th. During this time, students will be taking the following state tests:

Grade	Test
3rd Grade	ELA and Math
4th Grade	ELA, Math, and Science
5th Grade	ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
6th Grade	ELA and Math
7th Grade	ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
8th Grade	ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Testing and Assessment Schedule

The 2024-2025 FISD Calendar includes a comprehensive schedule of testing and assessments designed to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.

MAP Growth

The MAP Growth assessment is a computer-adaptive test that measures student growth in reading, language arts, and mathematics. It is administered three times a year (fall, winter, and spring) to students in grades 3-8.

STAAR

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) are standardized tests that assess student achievement in reading, mathematics, writing, science, and social studies. STAAR tests are administered to students in grades 3-8 and 11.

Benchmark Assessments

Benchmark assessments are short, formative assessments that teachers use to monitor student progress throughout the year. Benchmark assessments may cover specific skills, concepts, or units of study.

Diagnostic Assessments

Diagnostic assessments are used to identify student strengths and weaknesses in specific areas. Diagnostic assessments may be administered before, during, or after a unit of study.

5. Common Core State Standard Assessments

Common Core State Standard (CCSS) assessments are a set of standardized tests that measure student proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. CCSS assessments are aligned with the Common Core State Standards, which define the essential knowledge and skills that students need to be successful in college and career.

Grade	Testing Schedule
3-8	MAP Growth: Fall, Winter, Spring; STAAR: Reading, Math; Benchmark and Diagnostic Assessments
9-10	STAAR: Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies; Benchmark and Diagnostic Assessments
11	STAAR: Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies; CCSS Assessments

Professional Development Days

FISD will have several Professional Development Days (PDDs) throughout the 2024-2025 school year. These days are dedicated to providing teachers and staff with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. Some of the activities that may take place on PDDs include:

Curriculum training
Instructional strategies
Assessment techniques
Classroom management
Technology integration

PDDs are an important part of FISD’s commitment to providing students with a high-quality education. By investing in our teachers and staff, we are ensuring that they have the tools and resources they need to create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.

PDD Schedule

The following is a list of PDDs for the 2024-2025 school year:

Date	Description
August 7, 2024	Curriculum training and instructional strategies
October 10, 2024	Assessment techniques and classroom management
February 12, 2025	Technology integration and differentiated instruction
April 24, 2025	End-of-year wrap-up and planning

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fall Conferences

Not scheduled at this time.

Spring Conferences

Not scheduled at this time.

Additional Information

Parent-teacher conferences are an opportunity for parents and teachers to meet and discuss student progress. Conferences are typically held twice a year, in the fall and spring. The purpose of the conferences is to provide feedback to parents on their child’s academic and social-emotional development. Parents can also ask questions about their child’s progress and discuss any concerns they may have.

Conferences are typically scheduled for 15-20 minutes. Parents should come prepared to discuss their child’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as any questions or concerns they may have. Teachers will provide feedback on the child’s academic progress, behavior, and social-emotional development. They will also discuss any recommendations for how the child can improve their performance.

Parent-teacher conferences are an important part of the educational process. They provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together to support the child’s learning.

Scheduling

The following table shows the dates and times for parent-teacher conferences during the 2024-2025 school year:

Date	Time
Fall Conferences	Not scheduled at this time
Spring Conferences	Not scheduled at this time

School Closures and Breaks

The FISD 2024-2025 school calendar includes various school closures and breaks throughout the academic year. These breaks provide students with opportunities for rest, relaxation, and family time.

Fall Break

Fall break will take place from October 14-18, 2024, providing students with a five-day break.

Thanksgiving Break

Students will enjoy a four-day Thanksgiving break from November 26-29, 2024.

Winter Break

Winter break will begin on December 23, 2024, and end on January 3, 2025, giving students a 12-day break.

Spring Break

Spring break will take place from March 14-18, 2025, providing students with a five-day break.

Summer Break

The longest break of the year, summer break, will begin on June 5, 2025, and end on August 25, 2025, giving students a well-deserved break from school.

Other School Closures

In addition to these scheduled breaks, the FISD calendar also includes a number of other school closures for holidays and special events. These closures include:

Labor Day: September 2, 2024
Veterans Day: November 11, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20, 2025
Memorial Day: May 26, 2025

Month	Dates
October	14 – 18
November	26 – 29
December	23 – January 3
March	14 – 18

Summer Calendar Updates

The FISD summer calendar has been updated to include a number of new events and activities. These updates are designed to provide students with a variety of opportunities to learn and grow over the summer months.

June

The summer calendar begins on June 1st with the start of summer school. Summer school is a great opportunity for students to catch up on missed work, get ahead on their studies, or explore new interests.

July

July is a busy month on the summer calendar. The month begins with the 4th of July holiday. On July 10th, the district will host a free summer concert at the amphitheater. The concert will feature a variety of musical genres, and there will be food and drinks available for purchase.

August

August is the final month of the summer calendar. The month begins with the back-to-school countdown. On August 15th, the district will host a back-to-school open house. The open house will give students and parents an opportunity to meet their teachers and learn about the upcoming school year.

Summer School Dates

Grade	Dates
K-5	June 1st – July 10th
6-8	June 1st – July 24th
9-12	June 1st – August 7th

Summer Concert

Date: July 10th, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Amphitheater

Admission: Free

Changes from Previous Year

1. Shortened Summer Break: The 2024-2025 school year marks a departure from the previous year’s extended summer break. Students will return to school on August 12, 2024, with the last day of school being May 29, 2025. This represents an approximately one-week reduction in the length of the break.

2. Revised Spring Break: The spring break schedule has been altered, with students enjoying a break from March 24th to March 28th, 2025. This is a deviation from the previous year’s break that took place in April.

3. Adjusted Teacher Workdays: The calendar includes strategically placed teacher workdays throughout the year, enabling educators to engage in professional development and collaborate on curriculum enhancements.

4. Extended Holiday Breaks: Students will benefit from extended holidays during Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Thanksgiving break will span from November 25th to November 29th, 2024, while the Christmas break will commence on December 20th, 2024, and conclude on January 2nd, 2025.

5. Updated Semester Dates: The first semester will begin on August 12, 2024, and conclude on January 17, 2025. The second semester will commence on January 21, 2025, and end on May 29, 2025.

6. Early Release Days: Early release days have been incorporated into the schedule on specific Fridays throughout the school year. These days allow for additional planning and professional development for educators.

7. School Holidays: Notable holidays observed during the 2024-2025 school year include Labor Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

8. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled on designated evenings throughout the year, providing parents with opportunities to engage with educators and discuss their child’s progress.

9. District Events: The calendar will feature district-wide events such as pep rallies, athletic competitions, and community outreach initiatives.

10. Professional Development Days: The calendar allocates substantial days for professional development, ensuring that educators have ample opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. These days are typically utilized for workshops, seminars, and collaborative planning sessions.