2017-2018 Academic Calendar
August
24-25 (Thurs.-Fri.) New Faculty Orientation
29-31 (Tues.-Thurs.) Faculty Orientation
September
2 (Saturday) Student Leaders and International Students arrive
3 (Sunday) OPENING DAY: STUDENT REGISTRATION
4 (Monday) Student Orientation
5 (Tuesday) Classes and first trimester begins
October
5-7 (Thurs. p.m.-Sat.) FAMILY WEEKEND
9 (Monday) No classes; students must return to campus by 7:00 p.m.
10 (Tuesday) Classes resume
November
13 (Monday) First Trimester Ends
14-16 (Tues.-Thurs.) First Trimester Exams
17 (Friday) THANKSGIVING BREAK: Begins at 7:30 a.m.
27 (Monday) Faculty In-service Day, no classes; students return by 7:00 p.m.
28 (Tuesday) Classes resume; second trimester begins
December
15 (Friday) HOLIDAY BREAK: Begins at 7:30 a.m.
January
2 (Tuesday) Students return to campus by 7:00 p.m.
3 (Wednesday) Classes resume
12-15 (Fri. p.m.-Mon.) Homecoming Weekend
15 (Monday) No classes
16 (Tuesday) Classes resume
February
15 (Thursday) Second Trimester Ends
16 (Friday) WINTER BREAK: Begins at 7:30 a.m.
25 (Sunday) Students return to campus by 7:00 p.m.
26 (Monday) Classes resume; third trimester begins
March
8 (Thursday) Ring the Bell for Northwood
30 (Friday) SPRING BREAK: Begins at 7:30 a.m.
April
15 (Sunday) Students return to school by 7:00 p.m.
16 (Monday) Classes resume
May
18 (Friday) SENIOR CLASS DINNER
19 (Saturday) COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – Closed Weekend
21-25 (Mon.-Fri.) L.E.A.P. Program
June
5-7 (Tue.-Thur.) Final Exams
8 (Friday) SUMMER RECESS BEGINS 7:30 a.m.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS:
Please note that all students are expected on campus no later than Sunday, September 3, for Registration and the start of Orientation. If not specifically invited to do so (Student Leaders), please do not plan to arrive earlier than September 3 as the faculty will not be on duty and, therefore, student rooms will not be available for occupancy.
Faculty and staff are “on duty” only during school hours, and not during vacation periods. Therefore, students are not allowed to either remain on campus during a break nor return to campus prior to School’s re-convening after a break. Please do not ask for special arrangements to be made in this regard.
Class time and other school appointments are the foundation of what goes on in school. Yearly schedules are published well enough in advance so that the school expects all students and their families to adhere to our departure and return times. If, however, you cannot avoid early departure or late return, you must make arrangements with the Dean of Students in advance of your departure. Should you elect to miss a school appointment, or because you place a higher priority on other events, then you have chosen to accept the result of that decision.
Under normal circumstances, such permissible absences are for family emergencies or religious reasons. Students not excused for these reasons will work one hour in the service of the school for every class missed and WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ACADEMIC WORK due to such an absence. The school will not direct faculty to make up work or give alternative opportunities to complete tests or assignments
2017-18 Standardized Testing Calendar
|
Test Date |
Tests Offered |
Test Location |
Test Center Code |
|
Aug 26 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
Sept. 9 |
ACT |
Plattsburgh HS |
155940 |
|
Oct. 7 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
Oct. 11 |
PSAT 8/9 – 9th PSAT - 11th and 10th Practice ACT - 12th/PG |
Northwood |
N/A |
|
Oct. 28 |
ACT |
Northwood |
181280 |
|
Nov. 4 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
Dec. 2 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
Dec. 9 |
ACT |
Saranac Lake HS |
160550 |
|
March 10 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
April 14 |
ACT |
Plattsburgh HS |
155940 |
|
May 5 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
May 7-18 |
AP Exams |
At Northwood |
N/A |
|
June 2 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
|
June 9 |
ACT |
Saranac Lake or school near home |
160550 or TBD |
Testing Schedule for Most Students
- Step 1: Take the PSAT as a junior.
- Step 2: Take the February ACT or March SAT as a junior.
- Step 3: Take the May or June SAT/ACT as a junior.
- Step 4: Study hard during the summer, and take the August SAT or the September ACT as a senior.
- Step 5: If you're still not satisfied, you have one last shot as a senior for the late fall SAT and ACT.
English language learners take the TOEFL in the fall or spring. Coordinate testing dates with the Director of International Students, who approves all TOEFL testing before students register.
