Academic Calendar and Standardized Test Schedule

The current-year academic calendar and standardized testing schedule are outlined below.

View 2018-19 Academic Calendar

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; the 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; the 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

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.