The 2023-2024 Chicago Public Schools calendar covered a 10-month academic period starting on August 28, 2023 and ending on June 12, 2024. This calendar was designed to provide 178 instructional days for students while incorporating professional development days for teachers, traditional holiday breaks, and parent-teacher conferences.
| Quarter | Start Date | End Date | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | Aug 28, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | 9 |
| Quarter 2 | Oct 30, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | 12 |
| Quarter 3 | Jan 29, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | 10 |
| Quarter 4 | Apr 8, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | 9 |
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|
| Holiday/Break | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 4, 2023 | 1 day |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | October 9, 2023 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22-24, 2023 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024 | 2 weeks |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 15, 2024 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 19, 2024 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 25-29, 2024 | 1 week |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 | 1 day |
| Event Type | Dates |
|---|---|
| Progress Reports | Sep 28, 2023 / Dec 7, 2023 / Feb 22, 2024 / May 9, 2024 |
| Quarter End Dates | Oct 27, 2023 / Jan 25, 2024 / Apr 4, 2024 / Jun 12, 2024 |
| Report Card Distribution | Nov 3, 2023 / Feb 2, 2024 / Apr 12, 2024 |
| Parent-Teacher Conferences | Nov 10, 2023 / Apr 19, 2024 |
| School Improvement Days | Jan 26, 2024 |
The 2023-2024 academic calendar was structured to balance educational needs with breaks and professional development. Key planning considerations included:
The school year was divided into four academic quarters of approximately 9-12 weeks each. This quarterly system allowed for regular assessment periods and report cards to keep parents informed of student progress.
Each quarter concluded with a formal assessment period, followed by report card distribution. This structure provided natural breakpoints for curriculum planning and student evaluation.
The calendar incorporated major federal holidays, religious observances, and traditional school breaks. The winter break (December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024) provided a two-week period for winter holidays and family time.
Indigenous Peoples Day (October 9, 2023) was observed in recognition of Native American heritage and history, replacing the previous Columbus Day observance.
Six professional development days were integrated throughout the year to provide teachers with ongoing training and collaboration opportunities. These included four principal-directed and two teacher-directed institute days.
The school year began with a concentrated four-day professional development period (August 21-24, 2023) to prepare teachers before students returned.
Two dedicated Parent-Teacher Conference days were scheduled (November 10, 2023 and April 19, 2024) to facilitate formal communication between families and educators.
Progress reports were issued midway through each quarter (September 28, December 7, February 22, and May 9) to provide additional feedback points for students and parents.