24 Feb 2005
August 15 is first day of classes
DALLAS—The Dallas Independent School District school calendar for the 2005-2006 school year was approved by district trustees at the Feb. 24 meeting designating August 15, 2005 as the first day of classes for the upcoming school year.
"We take the calendar development process very seriously and always attempt to listen to as many groups as possible. I believe the final product offers a good compromise between parent and staff requests and state requirements," said Interim Superintendent Larry D. Groppel.
2005-2006 Calendar Highlights:
August 15 Students Report
September 5 Labor Day Holiday
October 6, 10, 11 Parent Conferences
October 14 Fair Day-Secondary
October 21 Fair Day-Elementary
November 21-22 Districtwide Content Staff Development/No Classes
November 23-25 Thanksgiving Break
December 19-30 Winter Break
January 4, 2006 Students Report
January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
February 27, 28 Parent Conferences
March 2 Parent Conferences
March 13-17 Spring Break
April 14 Inclement Weather Makeup or Student Holiday
May 24 Last Day of Classes
May 26 Inclement Weather Makeup Day
May 29 Memorial Day Holiday