DISD SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR APPROVED

19 Dec 2003

August 16 is First Day of Classes

DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees at its Dec. 18 meeting approved the calendar for 2004-2005 school year.

" The district understands the benefits of adopting a calendar for the upcoming year early," said Superintendent Mike Moses. "Now that the 2004-2005 calendar has been adopted by the trustees, parents can begin making summer plans for their children. Plus, the calendar is helpful for teachers who plan to take classes or attend conferences during the summer months."

The district start of August 16 complies with the Texas law passed in 2001 which states that Texas schools can begin classes no earlier than the week in which Aug. 21 falls unless a waiver is granted. Highlights of the 2004-2005 school year are:

• August 16 Classes Start
• September 6 Labor Day Holiday
• September 13 Staff Development/Student Holiday
• October 8 Elementary Fair Day
• October 11, 12, 14 Parent Conferences
• October 15 Secondary Fair Day
• November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
• December 20-December 31 Winter Break
• January 3 Teacher Preparation Day/ Student Holiday
• January 4 Students Return Following Winter Break
• January 14 Staff Development/Student Holiday
• January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
• February 14 Presidents’ Day Holiday
• Feb. 28-March 1, 3 Parent Conferences
• March 14-18 Spring Break
• March 25, 28 Inclement Weather/Holiday
• April 15 Staff Development/Student Holiday
• May 26 Last Day of School
• May 30 Memorial Day Holiday

To view the district’s calendar in full, visit the district’s Web site at www.dallasisd.org.