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 | When does the school year start and end? |
 | Please check this site's Calendar of Events for the most complete listing of District-wide events throughout the year. This calendar is sortable by type of event - simply choose your category of interest from the dropdown menu at the upper right. For important District dates, such as the first and last days of school, sort by the category "District School Year." Click on any event name to see details. The entire month or details about one event can easily be printed by clicking the "Print This Page" link in any window. Each school's website has an individual calendar as well; please see the Links to Schools page for links to school websites.
Individual events for the upcoming school year are inserted into the Calendar of Events around July 1 prior to the start of that school year. Until that time, please see the District 203 Calendars web page to access additional printable calendars, including a one-page School Year Calendar PDF of major dates (beginning/end of school, vacations, holidays, etc.) for the upcoming year. |
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| What are school hours? |
| A.M. Early Childhood: starts 8:30 a.m., dismissed 11:00 a.m.
P.M. Early Childhood: starts 12:15 p.m., dismissed 2:45 p.m.
A.M. Kindergarten: starts 8:15 a.m., dismissed 10:45 a.m.
P.M. Kindergarten: starts 12:00 p.m., dismissed 2:30 p.m.
Grades 1-5: starts 8:15 a.m., dismissed 2:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8: starts 8:00 a.m., dismissed 2:50 p.m.
Grades 9-12: starts 7:45 a.m., dismissed 3:10 p.m.
High School Daily Bell Schedule
Period 1: 7:45 - 8:35
Period 2: 8:41 - 9:34
Period 3: 9:40 - 10:30
Period 4: 10:36 - 11:26
Period 5: 11:32 - 12:22
Period 6: 12:28 - 1:18
Period 7: 1:24 - 2:14
Period 8: 2:20 - 3:10
High School Late Arrival Schedule
Assessment: 7:45 - 8:45
Period 1: 8:54 - 9:33 (39 minutes)
First Class: 9:39 - 10:04 (25 minutes)
Period 2: 10:04 - 10:43 (39 minutes)
Period 3: 10:49 - 11:28 (39 minutes)
Period 4: 11:34 - 12:12 (38 minutes)
Period 5: 12:18 - 12:56 (38 minutes)
Period 6: 1:02 - 1:40 (38 minutes)
Period 7: 1:45 - 2:24 (39 minutes)
Period 8: 2:30 - 3:10 (40 minutes)
Junior High Bell Schedule
Note: this is the most common junior high bell schedule. Some junior high schools' bell schedules vary. Please check with your child's school. Phone numbers are available on our Links to Schools page.
Home Room: 8:00 - 8:10
Period 1: 8:13 - 8:53
Period 2: 8:57 - 9:37
Period 3: 9:42 - 10:22
Period 4: 10:26 - 11:06
Period 5: 11:10 - 11:50
Period 6: 11:54 - 12:34
Period 7: 12:38 - 1:18
Period 8: 1:23 - 2:03
Period 9: 2:07 - 2:50 |
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| What are school hours on half-day Institute days? |
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For the 2012-2013 school year:
Early Childhood: start and dismissal times to be determined
- January 18 - NO Early Childhood classes
- February 15 - NO Early Childhood classes
- May 3 - NO Early Childhood classes
- May 22 - Last day of attendance for all Early Childhood (if no emergency days used)
Kindergarten: start 8:15 AM, dismissed 10:45 AM
- January 18 - AM Kindergarten only
- February 15 - PM Kindergarten only
- May 3 - AM Kindergarten only
- May 22 - Last day of attendance for AM Kindergarten only (if no emergency days used)
- May 23 - Last day of attendance for PM Kindergarten only (if no emergency days used); DISMISSAL TIME 10:00 AM
Grades 1-5: start 8:15 AM, dismissed 11:35 AM
- May 23 - Last day of attendance(if no emergency days used); DISMISSAL TIME 10:00 AM
Grades 6-8: start 8:00 AM, dismissed 11:15 AM
- May 23 - Last day of attendance(if no emergency days used); DISMISSAL TIME 9:30 AM
Grades 9-12: start 7:45 AM, dismissed 12:00 PM
- May 23 - Last day of attendance(if no emergency days used); DISMISSAL TIME 11:15 AM
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| When are bus pickups on high school Late Arrival days? |
| Buses will pick students up 100 minutes later than their regular pickup times, since classes start at 8:54 (100 minutes later than usual). |
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| On high school Late Arrival days, if necessary can my student still arrive at school at the regular time? |
| Yes, if needed your student may be dropped off and arrive at the regular time. Supervised study areas will be available until school begins. |
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| How does one enroll a student in a District 203 school? |
| Please see the Student Enrollment page for information. |
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| What are class sizes? |
| Class sizes vary among buildings and among grade levels within one building. At the elementary level, teachers with larger classes usually have assistants. For more information, refer to the District 203 State Report Card. |
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| Is transportation provided to and from school? |
| Trained and licensed personnel operate and maintain the District 203 fleet of vehicles that transport students to and from schools, athletic events and field trips. Pupils are entitled to transportation to and from school when they reside more than 1.50 miles from their attendance centers. Busing may also be provided if they live within walking distance but encounter qualifying safety hazards en route. Call 630-420-6464 for transportation related questions. |
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| What is the cut-off age for kindergarten? |
| For information pertaining to children entering Kindergarten, see the Kindergarten Preview page. |
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| Do the schools have hot lunch programs? |
| Yes; please see the National School Lunch Program page for details.
District 203 offers free and reduced-price school meals and milk to those students who qualify under the National and Illinois Free School Lunch and Milk Programs. |
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| Is before or after school care available? |
| Heritage YMCA's Safe 'n' Sound before/after-school program is operated in conjunction with Districts 203 and 204. The Safe 'n' Sound before-school program (6:30-8 AM) is available at Meadow Glens, River Woods, Scott and Steeple Run elementary schools. The after-school program (2:30-6 PM) is available at all District 203 elementary schools except Naper. Registration and payment is handled through the Heritage YMCA. |
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| Does District 203 have summer school? |
| Summer school programs are offered for elementary, junior high and high school students. There also are summer band and orchestra lessons, week-long science day camps, and programs for special education students. See the Summer School page for information. |
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| Is there a Parent Teacher Association in District 203? |
| The Naperville Home & School Association is the local equivalent of the PTA, but it is not associated with any national organization. Home & School Divisions serve each of the schools in District 203. In addition, there is an organization called School Family Community Partnership (SFCP) which does have national affiliation. SFCP has action teams in all schools. |
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| Are volunteers wanted in District 203 schools? |
| Yes! The following District-wide groups welcome your involvement:
Naperville Home & School Association
School Family Community Partnership (SFCP)
Naperville Education Foundation
HURRAH (Happy Upbeat Retirees [& other] Residents Actively Helping)
Business Partnerships
Additional opportunities are available at individual schools. |
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| How can I apply for employment in District 203? |
| Please see the Human Resources section of this website. |
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