The current-year academic calendar and standardized testing schedule are outlined below. A link to a .PDF of the schedule is included at the bottom.
2018-2019 Academic Calendar
Day | Date | Event |
---|---|---|
Mon. - Tue. | August 27-28 | New Faculty Orientation |
Wed. - Thur. | August 29-30 | Faculty Orientation |
Saturday | September 1 | Student Leaders, International Students and New Students arrive |
Sunday | September 2 | New Student Orientation |
Monday | September 3 | Returning Students arrive, Student Registration 10am-1pm |
Tuesday | September 4 | Student Orientation |
Wednesday | September 5 | First Day of Classes |
Thur. - Sat. | October 11-13 | Family Weekend |
Mon. - Tue. | October 15-16 | No classes, students return to campus by 7pm Tue. 10/16 |
Wednesday | October 17 | Classes resume |
Monday | November 12 | First Trimester Ends |
Tue. - Thur. | November 13-15 | Mid-Year Exams |
Friday | November 16 | THANKSGIVING BREAK: begins at 7:30am |
Monday | November 26 | Faculty In-Service Day, no classes, students return by 7pm |
Tuesday | November 27 | Classes resume, second trimester begins |
Thursday | December 20 | HOLIDAY BREAK: begins at 7:30am |
Sunday | January 6 | Students return to campus by 7pm |
Monday | January 7 | Classes resume |
Sat.- Mon. | January 19-21 | Winter Weekend |
Monday | January 21 | No Classes |
Tuesday | January 22 | Classes resume |
Thursday | February 14 | Second Trimester Ends |
Friday | February 15 | WINTER BREAK: begins at 7:30am |
Sunday | February 24 | Students return to campus by 7pm |
Monday | February 25 | Classes resume, third trimester begins |
Thursday | March 7 | Ring the Bell for Northwood |
Friday | April 5 | SPRING BREAK: begins at 7:30am |
Monday | April 22 | Students return to campus by 7pm |
Tuesday | April 23 | Classes resume |
Friday | May 17 | Senior Class Dinner |
Saturday | May 18 | Commencement Exercises - Closed Weekend |
Mon. - Fri. | May 20-24 | L.E.A.P Program |
Mon. - Fri. | May 27-31 | Last Week of Classes |
Mon. - Thur. | June 3-6 | Underclassmen Exams |
Friday | June 7 | SUMMER RECESS: begins at 7:30am |
Click here for a .PDF copy of the 2018-19 Academic Calendar
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS:
Please note that all new students, international students, and student leaders are expected to arrive on campus on Saturday, September 1, 2018, for Registration and the start of Orientation. Please do not plan to arrive earlier than September 1 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.
Class time and other school appointments are the foundation of what goes on at 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.
2018-19 Standardized Testing Calendar
Test Date |
Tests Offered |
Test Location |
Test Center Code |
Aug 25 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
Sept. 8 |
ACT |
Northwood or Plattsburgh HS |
181280 or TBD |
Oct. 6 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
Oct. 10 |
PSAT 8/9 – 9th PSAT - 11th and 10th Practice ACT - 12th/PG |
Northwood |
N/A |
Oct. 27 |
ACT |
Northwood |
181280 |
Nov. 3 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
Dec. 1 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
Dec. 8 |
ACT |
Saranac Lake HS |
160550 |
March 9 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
April 13 |
ACT |
test site near home |
TBD |
May 4 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
May 6-17 |
AP Exams |
Northwood |
N/A |
June 1 |
SAT and Subject Tests |
Northwood |
33542 |
June 8 |
ACT |
Northwood or test site near home |
160550 or TBD |
Testing Schedule for Most Students
- Step 1: Take the PreACT as a sophomore and the PSAT as a junior.
- Step 2: Take the February ACT or March SAT as a junior.
- Step 3: Optional: Re-take the SAT or ACT in May or June of junior year.
- 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.