
Sample Instructional Calendar
Two sample calendars are presented below. Both maintain 180 instructional days organized into 3 learning periods of 12 instructional weeks (60 days each), with one teacher workday/assessment day at the close of each learning period. All non-instructional periods, holidays, and breaks are consistent with standard Virginia school division observances unless otherwise coordinated with the applicable partner division.
This document uses hypothetical calendar dates for future planning purposes. Sora is committed to working collaboratively with any Virginia partner school division to finalize an instructional calendar that fully satisfies the applicable division's academic calendar requirements, including any division-specific instructional day requirements, grading period structures, reporting timelines, and enrollment policies. Final calendar adoption will be subject to mutual agreement and approval by the partner division.
Enrollment, Withdrawal, Cohorts & Grading
The instructional calendars presented in this document are proposed frameworks based on Sora’s 3 learning period, 12-week model. All scheduling parameters below are subject to coordination with and approval by the applicable partner Virginia school division. Sora will abide by any and all requirements established by the partner division.
Enrollment
Schedule
Sora will adhere to enrollment schedules established by each partner school division. Enrollment windows, open enrollment periods, and deadlines will be coordinated with and governed by the applicable Virginia school division's policies and procedures.
Course
Withdrawal Dates
Course withdrawal deadlines will comply with the policies of the partner school division. Sora will honor and communicate any division-established withdrawal windows and ensure students and families receive timely notification of applicable dates.
Cohort
Information
Student cohort groupings, course assignments, and progression timelines will be determined in alignment with the requirements of the partner Virginia school division. Any cohort-specific policies will be implemented as directed by the division.
Grading
Periods
Grading period schedules, report card release dates, and progress reporting timelines will conform to the requirements of the applicable Virginia school division partner. Sora will align its internal assessment and reporting cycles accordingly.
SAMPLE
Schedule 1
180 instructional days organized into 3 learning periods of 12 weeks each.
Key Dates
| First Instructional Day | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Instructional Day | Friday, June 25, 2027 |
| Final Teacher Workday / Assessment Day | Monday, June 28, 2027 |
| Total Instructional Days | 180 |
| Additional Teacher Workdays / Assessment Days | 3 (one per learning period) |
| Structure | 3 Learning Periods × 12 Weeks × 60 Instructional Days |
Cycle Structure
| Cycle | Instruction Begins | Instruction Ends | Workday / Assessment | Instr. Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Period 1 | Sep 14, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | 60 | Excludes Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Break |
| Learning Period 2 | Dec 11, 2026 | Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 24, 2027 | 60 | Includes Winter Break; excludes MLK Day, Lincoln Day, Presidents' Day |
| Learning Period 3 | Mar 25, 2027 | Jun 25, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | 60 | Excludes Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth |
Non-Instructional Periods
| Break / Holiday / Workday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 |
| Learning Period 1 Teacher Workday / Assessment | December 10, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Lincoln Day | February 8, 2027 |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 |
| Learning Period 2 Teacher Workday / Assessment | March 24, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 |
| Learning Period 3 Teacher Workday / Assessment | June 30, 2027 |
SAMPLE
Schedule 2
All three cycles begin on a Monday. This version prioritizes scheduling consistency and predictability for students, families, and staff.
Key Dates
| First Instructional Day | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Instructional Day | Tuesday, June 29, 2027 |
| Final Teacher Workday / Assessment Day | Wednesday, June 30, 2027 |
| Total Instructional Days | 180 |
| Additional Teacher Workdays / Assessment Days | 3 (one per learning period) |
| Structure | 3 Learning Periods × 12 Weeks × 60 Instructional Days |
Cycle Structure
| Cycle | Instruction Begins | Instruction Ends | Workday / Assessment | Instr. Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Period 1 | Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 60 | Begins Monday; observes Veterans Day and Thanksgiving |
| Learning Period 2 | Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 60 | Begins Monday; includes Winter Break and February holidays |
| Learning Period 3 | Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Tue, Jun 29, 2027 | Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | 60 | Begins Monday; follows Spring Break; observes Memorial Day and Juneteenth |
Non-Instructional Periods
| Break / Holiday / Workday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 |
| Learning Period 1 Teacher Workday / Assessment | December 10, 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Lincoln Day | February 8, 2027 |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 |
| Learning Period 2 Teacher Workday / Assessment | March 25, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 |
| Learning Period 3 Teacher Workday / Assessment | June 30, 2027 |
