HIGH POINT REGIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
2008-2009 School Calendar
updated 7/16/2008

Month
Date

Day

Activity

# of Days

September
2008		 1
Monday
 Labor Day
(School Closed)
20 Student Days
21 Faculty Days
2
Tuesday
 Freshman Orientation
First Day for Teachers
3
Wednesday
 First Day of School for
All Students
October
2008
13
Monday
 Columbus Day - District Inservice
(School Closed for Students)

22 Student Days
23 Faculty Days
November
2008
6-7
Thursday & Friday
 NJEA Convention
(School Closed)
16 Student Days
16 Faculty Days
26
Wednesday
 Early Dismissal
(Half-Day of School)
27-28
Thursday & Friday
 Thanksgiving Recess
(School Closed)
December
2008
23
Tuesday
 Early Dismissal
(Half-Day of School)
17 Student Days
17 Faculty Days
24-31
Wednesday - Wednesday
 Holiday Recess
(School Closed)
January
2009
1-2
Thursday & Friday
 New Year's Day
(School Closed)
19 Student Days
20 Faculty Days
5
Monday
 Classes Resume
19
Monday
 Martin Luther King Day - District Inservice
(School Closed for Students)
February
2009
16-17
Monday &
Tuesday
 Presidents' Day Weekend
(School Closed)
18 Student Days
18 Faculty Days
March
2009
23
Monday
 District Inservice
(School Closed for Students)
21 Student Days
22 Faculty Days
April
2009
10-17
Friday-Friday
 Spring Recess
(School Closed)
16 Student Days
16 Faculty Days
May
2009
1
Friday
 Tentative District Inservice
(Half-Day for Students)
20 Student Days
20 Faculty Days
25
Monday
 Memorial Day Observed
(School Closed)
June
2009
15
Monday
 Last Day For Students
11 Student Days
11 Faculty Days
      Total Number of Days 180 Student
184 Faculty

In the event the district uses more than six emergency closing days, the Board of Education may approve classes beginning with Friday, April 17; Thursday, April 16; and Wednesday, April 15. All other days will be added to the end of the year. Individuals are cautioned to consider special travel insurance as appropriate regarding the April recess.
Please note: The above calendar, along with any of the provisions as stated, including the April recess, is subject to change due to extenuating circumstances at any time with Board approval.