Provide Feedback on Draft Calendar Options
Hello, Springfield District,
Your feedback is important! Please provide your input on the next three school year calendars via FCPS’ calendar feedback form. If you haven't already done so, I would also appreciate you completing my school year calendar survey, as well, so that I know what my constituents prefer.
All my very best-
Laura Jane
FCPS is seeking community feedback on draft calendar options for the next three school years: 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. Learn more about the development of the calendar.
Please see below the FCPS Draft Calendar Framework presented during the School Board Work Session on January 17th. This chart outlines the differences among the four sets of each calendar option: Blue, Orange, Green, and Purple.
Also below is the 2023-2024 School Year Comparison to neighboring school divisions.
Please share your thoughts by completing the calendar feedback form. Feedback will be collected until Tuesday, January 31st, at 1:00 p.m.
If you need assistance with this survey, please call our parent information phone lines:
Amharic (አማርኛ): 571-423-4957
Arabic: 571-423-4952
Chinese (中文): 571-423-4953
Farsi: 571-423-4954
Korean (한국어): 571-423-4951
Spanish (Español): 571-423-4950
Urdu: 571-423-4955
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt): 571-423-4956
Summary of the 4 Draft Calendars
Features Common to all Draft Calendars
- All four drafts fulfill the state requirement to provide 180 days OR 990 hours of instruction.
- Spring break is the same length and timing in all four draft versions. This is one week before Easter to align with surrounding jurisdictions.
- Veterans Day is a holiday in all four drafts.
- All four drafts have a three-day Thanksgiving break.
- Religious holidays and observance days that fall on a school day are treated equally across all four calendars.
Features Common Among Certain Draft Calendars
- The blue and purple calendars have a two-week Winter Break.
- The orange and green calendars have an 8-day Winter Break.
- For the blue, orange, and purple calendars, school starts 2 weeks before Labor Day, while the green version starts 1 week before Labor Day.
 The above chart outlines the differences between the four options: Blue, Orange, Green, and Purple. Click the image for a larger view.
Blue, Orange, Green, and Purple Draft Calendars
Blue Calendar
View the full calendar: Blue Calendar SY2023-24
- Starts 2 weeks before Labor Day
- 2-week winter break
- 2023-24 Ends June 14
- 180 instructional days
- Full, 5-day instructional weeks: 6 full weeks quarter 1; 5 full weeks quarter 2; 7 full weeks quarter 3; 6 full weeks quarter 4
Orange Calendar
View the full calendar: Orange Calendar SY2023-24
- Starts 2 weeks before Labor Day
- Shortened winter break by 3 days
- 2023-24 School year ends June 11
- 180 instructional days
- Full, 5-day instructional weeks: 6 full weeks quarter 1; 5 full weeks quarter 2; 8 full weeks quarter 3; 7 full weeks quarter 4
Green Calendar
View the full calendar: Green Calendar SY2023-24
- Starts 1 week before Labor Day
- Shortened winter break by 3 days
- 2023-24 School year ends June 20
- 180 instructional days
- Full, 5-day instructional weeks: 6 full weeks quarter 1; 6 full weeks quarter 2; 6 full weeks quarter 3; 7 full weeks quarter 4
Purple Calendar
View the full calendar: Purple Calendar SY2023-24
- Starts 2 weeks before Labor Day
- 2-Week Winter Break
- 2023-24 School year ends June 13
- 177 instructional days
- Full, 5-day instructional weeks: 6 full weeks quarter 1; 6 full weeks quarter 2; 6 full weeks quarter 3; 7 full weeks quarter 4
- The purple calendar has three additional professional development days.
2023-24 School Year Calendar Comparison to Neighboring School Divisions
 The above chart outlines the differences between FCPS’ four 2023-24 school year calendar options and those of Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, and Montgomery counties, as well as Alexandria City. Click the image for a larger view.
Complete my School Year Calendar Survey!
I value your input and want to hear your thoughts about the proposed school year calendars. Please share your preference and feedback on the draft calendars. Your feedback will help inform my decision-making.
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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