Introduction

As the year 2023 comes to an end, parents and students in Clay County are already looking forward to the next academic year. The Clay County School District has released the calendar for the upcoming 2024 school year, and there are a few changes that parents and students should be aware of.

Calendar Overview

The 2024 school year in Clay County will start on August 12, 2024, and end on May 31, 2025. The school year will be divided into two semesters, with each semester consisting of 90 school days. There will be a total of 180 school days in the 2024 school year.

Question: When does the 2024 school year start?

The 2024 school year will start on August 12, 2024.

Question: How many school days are there in the 2024 school year?

There will be a total of 180 school days in the 2024 school year.

Changes in the Calendar

One of the major changes in the 2024 school calendar is the addition of two new holidays – Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Juneteenth. These holidays have been added to the calendar to recognize the contributions and struggles of indigenous people and African Americans in the United States.

Question: What new holidays have been added to the 2024 school calendar?

Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Juneteenth have been added to the 2024 school calendar.

Another change in the calendar is the inclusion of professional development days for teachers. These days will be used for training and development activities for teachers, and students will not have to attend school on these days.

Question: What are the professional development days for teachers?

The professional development days are days when teachers will undergo training and development activities. Students will not have to attend school on these days.

Conclusion

The Clay County School District has released the calendar for the 2024 school year, and there are a few changes that parents and students should be aware of. The school year will start on August 12, 2024, and end on May 31, 2025, and will consist of 180 school days. There are also new holidays and professional development days for teachers that have been added to the calendar. As always, parents and students should regularly check the school district’s website for updates and changes to the calendar.