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School System Releases 2012-2013 Calendar

The Douglas County School System releases the 2012-2013 Official Calendar.

2012-2013 Official Calendar:
Adopted Feb. 7, 2011, Furlough Days Adjusted July 23, 2012


July 4 ........................................Holiday for All: System Closed
July 16 ......................................Return to Work for 205, 210, 215 Employees
July 27, 30................................New Teacher Orientation
July 30 ......................................Furlough Day Three* for All Employees
July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3 .................Preplanning
Aug. 1 .......................................4:00-7:00 p.m. Sneak A Peek School Visits for Middle & High School Students, Parents
Aug. 2 .......................................4:00-6:00 p.m. Sneak A Peek School Visits for Elementary School Students, Parents
Aug. 6.......................................First Student Day
Sept. 3......................................Holiday for All: System Closed
Sept. 5......................................Progress Report for Elementary and Middle School Students
Sept. 18....................................Elementary School 1⁄2 Day Early Release
Sept. 20....................................Middle School 1⁄2 Day Early Release
Oct. 2........................................FTE Count
Oct. 5........................................End of Grading Period
Oct. 16......................................Report Cards Issued
Oct. 8-12...................................Student Holidays/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
Nov. 6 .......................................Student Holiday/Furlough Day Two* for All Employees
Nov. 14 .....................................Progress Report for Elementary and Middle School Students
Nov. 19-23................................Student Holidays/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
Nov. 21-23................................Holidays for All: System Closed
Dec. 21.....................................Semester Ends (88 Day Semester)
Dec. 24-Jan. 2..........................Holidays for All: System Closed
Jan. 3-4 ....................................Student Holidays/Staff Holidays (Except 240 Day Employees)
Jan. 7........................................190, 205, 210, 215 Employees Return
Jan. 8........................................Students Return, Second Semester Begins
Jan. 21......................................Holiday for All: System Closed
Feb. 12 .....................................Progress Report for Elementary and Middle School Students
Feb. 18 .....................................Student Holiday/Staff Holiday (Except 240 Day Employees)
Feb. 19-22................................Student/Staff Holidays (Except 215 and 240 Day Employees)
Mar. 7 .......................................FTE Count
Mar. 12 .....................................Elementary School 1⁄2 Day Early Release
Mar. 13 .....................................Middle School 1⁄2 Day Early Release
Mar. 14 .....................................High School 1⁄2 Day Early Release
Mar. 20 .....................................End of Grading Period
Mar. 22 .....................................Report Cards Issued
Apr. 8-12...................................Holidays for All: System Closed
Apr. 30......................................Progress Report for Elementary and Middle School Students
May 27......................................Holiday for All: System Closed
May 28, 29 ...............................1⁄2 Day High School Early Release
May 30, 31 ...............................1⁄2 Day Early Release for All Students
May 31......................................Last Student Day (92 Day Second Semester)
June 3, 4...................................Post Planning
June 5.......................................Furlough Day One* for 190 Day Employees
June 7.......................................Furlough Day One* for 205, 210, 215, 240 Day Employees
June 12.....................................Last Day for 205 Employees
June 19.....................................Last Day for 210 Employees
June 20.....................................Last Day for 215 Employees

Any designated Holiday, Holiday Period, or Teacher Day may be used as Make-Up Day(s) as needed.

*Furlough Day One is the first used. Reduction of Furlough Days would be removed in reverse order (i.e. Furlough Day 3 would be deleted first). Employees working over 180 days, other than those categories listed, must discuss Furlough days with supervisor.  

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