Elementary report cards shift from trimesters to semesters for 2026-27

What happened

The Governing Board approved a revised 2026-2027 instructional calendar that changes TK-5 reporting periods from trimesters to semesters, moving elementary conference week to October and transitioning to semester report cards.

Why it matters to families

This is a family-facing change to how and when elementary students' progress is reported, affecting the timing of parent-teacher conferences and the frequency of formal grade reporting for all elementary families.

The evidence

Consent item 6.8 'Revised 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar' background states: 'The attached draft 2026–27 instructional calendar reflects a shift in TK–5 reporting periods from trimesters to semesters. This change includes moving elementary conference week to October and transitioning to semester report cards.' The Board approved this by Motion Carries 3-0.

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