Calendar & hours
The school day, and the school year.
What does a school day look like at Goodwin Learning Academy?
On campus the school day runs 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and elementary and middle/high school students each follow their own schedule: elementary days are built around shorter blocks with movement breaks, social-emotional learning and mindfulness, while middle and high school days move through Math, ELA, History, a combined lunch, P.E. and SEL block, Science and an elective. Virtual students work in twelve 40-minute periods between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, scheduled around your family.
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
| Time | Block |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Morning Meeting |
| 9:00 – 9:50 am | Math |
| 9:50 – 10:20 am | ELA |
| 10:20 – 10:30 am | Movement Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | ELA |
| 11:00 – 11:30 am | Social-Emotional Learning |
| 11:30 am – 12:10 pm | Lunch / Recess |
| 12:10 – 12:40 pm | Mindfulness |
| 12:40 – 1:40 pm | Social Studies / Art |
| 1:40 – 1:50 pm | Movement Break |
| 1:50 – 2:25 pm | Elective |
| 2:25 – 2:30 pm | Dismissal |
This daily structure is specific to students attending on our physical campus. In-home and virtual elementary students follow an individualized schedule built around their family's routine.
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
| Time | Block |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 8:35 am | Morning Meeting |
| 8:35 – 9:35 am | Math |
| 9:35 – 10:35 am | ELA |
| 10:35 – 11:35 am | History |
| 11:35 am – 12:35 pm | Lunch / P.E. / SEL |
| 12:35 – 1:35 pm | Science |
| 1:35 – 2:30 pm | Elective |
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
| Period | Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8:00 – 8:40 am |
| 2 | 8:40 – 9:20 am |
| 3 | 9:20 – 10:00 am |
| 4 | 10:00 – 10:40 am |
| 5 | 10:40 – 11:20 am |
| 6 | 11:20 am – 12:00 pm |
| 7 | 12:00 – 12:40 pm |
| 8 | 12:40 – 1:20 pm |
| 9 | 1:20 – 2:00 pm |
| 10 | 2:00 – 2:40 pm |
| 11 | 2:40 – 3:20 pm |
| 12 | 3:20 – 4:00 pm |
Periods are assigned to your child individually, so which subject falls in which slot is set when they enrol.
In-home instruction is scheduled directly with your family and does not follow either grid. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–5:00 pm.
2026-2027
School calendar
Every date the school has published for the year. Early-release days finish at 12:00 pm.
Fall 2026
- Mon 27 JulyFirst day of school
- Fri 21 AugEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 7 SeptLabor Day, no school
- Fri 18 SeptEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 5 – Fri 16 OctFall break, no school
- Fri 30 OctEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Tue 24 NovEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Wed 25 – Fri 27 NovThanksgiving break
- Fri 18 DecEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 21 Dec – Fri 1 JanWinter break
Spring 2027
- Mon 4 JanSchool resumes
- Fri 15 JanEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 18 JanMLK Day, no school
- Fri 12 FebEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 15 FebPresidents Day, no school
- Fri 12 MarEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 15 – Fri 26 MarSpring break, no school
- Fri 16 AprEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Mon 26 AprNo school
- Fri 14 MayEarly release, 12:00 pm
- Tue 25 MayLast day of school
- Mon 31 MayMemorial Day, no school
Summer 2027
- Mon 7 JuneFirst day of summer school and ESY
Quick answers
Times and dates, answered.
What time does school start and end?
On campus, the school day runs 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Virtual students work in twelve 40-minute periods between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, scheduled around your family. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, if you need to reach us outside those times.
Planning a visit?
Tours run on weekdays during school hours, so you see a normal day rather than an empty building. Pick a time that suits you and we will work around the schedule above.
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM