2026-27 Academic Calendar
Key dates, holidays, and events for North County High.
School at a Glance
Upcoming events & academic holidaysAUG
21
Opening activities for all teachers
NOV
2
Schools closed for Elementary and Middle school students only. Teacher workday/ Professional Development. Schools open for high school students
NOV
8
Diwali
JAN
1
Schools & Central Offices closed. New Year's Day
JAN
18
Schools & Central Offices closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration
JAN
20
Schools closed for all students. Semester break
FEB
6
Lunar New Year
APR
2
Schools & Central Offices closed. Easter/Spring Break
MAY
17
Eid al-Adha
Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at North County High.
National Tests
August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
ISEE — Fall Testing Season
August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027
SSAT — Flex Testing
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
September 1, 2026
SAT — National
State Assessments
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — ELA
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — Mathematics
December 7, 2026 – January 22, 2027
MCAP — Government EOC
January 6, 2027 – March 3, 2027
WIDA ACCESS
March 29, 2027 – May 28, 2027
MCAP — Science (LS MISA)
March 29, 2027 – May 28, 2027
MCAP — Government