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Everything for the school year

The calendar, the school handbook, and the links current families use most.

School Calendar

2026–27 events

Chapel meets one Wednesday morning each month. Breaks and board meetings are listed too.

  • Oct · Wed21School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Oct · Sat24Hallows BreakOct 24 – Nov 1No school
  • Oct · Mon26School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Nov · Thu5CLT10 Testing8:00 AM–3:30 PMSchool
  • Nov · Wed18School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Nov · Wed18Parent-Teacher Conferences6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Nov · Wed25Thanksgiving BreakNov 25 – 29No school
  • Nov · Mon30School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Dec · Tue8CLT (College Entrance Exam)8:00–11:45 AMSchool
  • Dec · Wed16School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Dec · Sat19Christmas BreakDec 19 – Jan 10No school
  • Jan · Wed20School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Jan · Mon25School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Feb · Wed17School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Feb · Mon22School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Mar · Wed17School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Mar · Sat27Easter BreakMar 27 – Apr 11No school
  • Mar · Mon29School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • Apr · Wed21School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • Apr · Mon26School Board Meeting6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • May · Wed12Parent-Teacher Conferences6:00–8:00 PMSchool
  • May · Wed19School Chapel8:00–8:30 AMChapel
  • May · Thu27Fine Arts Exhibition7:00–8:30 PMSchool
  • May · Mon31No SchoolAll dayNo school
  • Jun · Fri4Inquisition6:30–8:00 PMSchool
  • Jun · Tue8Field Day10:00 AM–1:00 PMSchool
  • Jun · Fri11Closing School Ceremony2:00–3:00 PMSchool

School Handbook

Policies, covenants, and how the school works

The handbook is the official guide for families. Here is what it covers.

  • Educational philosophyMission, vision, and five guiding commitments
  • Statement of faithThe Apostles' Creed and the statement on marriage and sexuality
  • Standards of conductFaith, respect, behavior, safety, and communication
  • School board & headmasterWho leads the school
  • Parent & student covenantsWhat families and students agree to
  • Academic standards & gradingAcademic status, homework, and graduation (35 credits)
  • Dress codeGuidelines for grades K–12
  • AttendanceIncluding snow days and power outages
  • Bullying, threats & weaponsZero-tolerance policy
  • Safety policiesHealth, transportation, emergencies, and staff training
  • Chapel, curriculum & field tripsHow the school day and year work
  • Correction & dismissalHow discipline is handled
  • Electronic devices & internetTechnology rules for students
  • Health, lunch & lost and foundDay-to-day practicalities
  • Holidays & school traditionsHow the school marks the year
Need a copy? Contact the headmaster at headmaster@bethderech.org for the current handbook.