Calendar

As we continue to build a stronger, more unified Schaumburg Christian School, we want to share an important update on next year’s school calendar and daily schedule. These changes come after months of careful review, analysis, and planning. Our goal is simple: greater alignment, greater consistency, and greater value for our students and families.

1. One School. One Start. One Community.

Beginning next year, all grades, Preschool through 12th, will start together on Tuesday, August 18.

This unified start reinforces that we are one school, one mission, and one community moving forward together. It also provides families with clarity, predictability, and a smoother transition into the school year.

Upcoming School Years: 

2. New School Hours: More Time for Learning

Next year’s daily times will be:

• Preschool–K5: 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM (same as current)
• Grades 1–12: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

This slight adjustment for Grades 1–12 provides additional instructional minutes each day, giving our teachers more time for meaningful learning. It’s a small change with a significant academic impact.

Our research and time studies show that this shift increases total yearly instructional hours from 912 to 943, strengthening our academic programming and giving students the margin they need to master concepts more deeply.

Graduation dates: 

• 12th-Grade: May 21, 2027
• 8th-Grade: May 25, 2027
• K5: May 25, 2027

3. Late Start Thursdays: Healthy for Students, Essential for Teachers

Beginning next year, all students will start at 9:00 AM every Thursday. Dismissal times remain the same. 

This weekly margin serves a purpose: