The Duxbury School Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year is now available. The calendar includes all current and past events that have occurred in the district. The calendar is also searchable by month and topic.
Duxbury Schools is a small, private, K-12 school located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The current enrollment is just over 70 students. The school was founded in 1892 and has been accredited by the Massachusetts Association of Independent Schools since 1924.
The school offers a traditional academic program with a strong emphasis on student creativity and independence. Classes are divided into three periods per day and students are required to participate in both athletics and the arts. All students are required to take at least one full year of foreign language.
Duxbury School Calendar
It also offers a variety of facilities and services to its students, including an on-campus daycare and after-school care program. The school also has several amenities available for use by its students and staff, such as a gym, pool, and library.
The school staff consists of highly qualified and experienced educators who work diligently to provide a top-notch education for their students. The faculty members are experts in their fields, and they use their knowledge to help students improve their skills. The school also has a strong community outreach program, which helps residents improve their lives. Duxbury School is an excellent choice for families seeking a top-notch education for their children.
Duxbury School Academic Calendar (2023-2024)
The School offers a variety of academic calendars for students to choose from. These calendars provide an overview of what is expected of students in each grade, as well as important dates and deadlines.
One of the most popular calendars is the traditional school year calendar. This calendar begins in early September and runs through late May. The traditional school year calendar includes three semesters, with each semester consisting of 12 weeks. Each week has two days assigned: one business day and one instructional day.
Many parents find the traditional school year calendar easier to follow because it follows a standard schedule. However, not everyone prefers this type of calendar. Another popular academic calendar is the block schedule. This type of calendar allows students more choice in how they want to structure their education. Block schedules divide the school year into four quarters, with each quarter consisting of eight weeks.
Academic Calendar
DATE | SCHEDULE | DAY |
August 28, 2023 | Staff Return / Teacher PD | Monday |
August 29, 2023 | Teacher PD | Tuesday |
August 30, 2023 | Official First Day of School | Wednesday |
September 4, 2023 | No School – Labor Day | Monday |
September 19, 2023 | Early Release Chandler/Alden Only | Tuesday |
October 6, 2023 | No School – Teacher PD | Friday |
October 9, 2023 | No School – Columbus Day | Monday |
October 25-26, 2023 | Early Release Chandler/Alden Only |
Wednesday – Thursday
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November 10, 2023 | No School – Veterans Day | Friday |
November 22, 2023 | Early Release | Wednesday |
November 23 – 24, 2023 | Thanksgiving Recess | Friday |
December 7, 2023 | Early Release – Teacher PD | Thursday |
December 22, 2023 | Early Release | Friday |
December 25 – 29, 2023 | Winter Break | Monday – Friday |
January 1, 2024 | No School – New Year’s Day | Monday |
January 12, 2024 | No School – Teacher PD | Friday |
January 15, 2024 | No School – MLK, Jr. Day | Monday |
February 6, 2024 | Early Release – Teacher PD | Tuesday |
February 19 – 23, 2024 | February Break | Monday – Friday |
March 8, 2024 | Early Release Chandler/Alden Only | Friday |
March 29, 2024 | No School – Good Friday | Friday |
April 3 – 4, 2024 | Early Release Chandler/Alden Only | Wednesday – Thursday |
April 15 – 19, 2024 | April Break | Monday – Friday |
May 2, 2024 | Early Release – Teacher PD | Thursday |
May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day – No School | Monday |
May 30, 2024 | Early Release – Teacher PD | Thursday |
June 12, 2024 | Last Day of School | Wednesday |
June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth Holiday | Wednesday |
June 20, 2024 | Last Day of School (with 5 snow days) | Thursday |
Duxbury School Calendar (Holidays)
The school utilizes a holiday calendar to better coordinate holidays with the school year. The calendar allows for more timely instruction of holiday-themed lessons and also helps to prevent scheduling conflicts.
Conclusion
Duxbury public schools continue to excel in statewide and national rankings. In fact, since 2006, Duxbury has been ranked as one of the top 100 public schools in the United States, according to The Daily Beast.
The reasons for this success are many and varied, but at its core, the Duxbury approach to education is centered on a collaborative model that emphasizes student collaboration and responsibility. This culture of accountability and responsibility is fostered from day one in Duxbury’s educational system by providing students with opportunities for hands-on learning and leadership experiences.