AIS Calendar 2023 - 2024

2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

EVENTS, HALF DAYS & CLOSINGS

AUGUST 14, 2023

SCHOOL DIVISIONS

Primary School (PS): Grades 3K - 5

Early Learning Center (ELC): 3K - 4K

Lower Primary School (LPS): 5K - Grade 2

Upper Primary School (UPS): Grades 3 - 5

Secondary School (SS): Grades 6 - 12

Middle School (MS): Grades 6 - 8

Upper School (US): Grades 9 - 12

SCHOOL HOURS

Early Learning Center

8:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Primary School

8:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Secondary School

8:20 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

HALF DAY RELEASE TIMES

Early Learning Center 11:30 a.m.

Primary School 11:50 a.m.

Secondary School 12:20 p.m. No Classes for Students

All dates listed are correct at time of publication. Any changes will be communicated via Heads of School, the AIS Weekly Bulletin and on the myAIS calendar.

Orientation for All New Students, Primary and Grade 6 Students

AUGUST 15, 2023

First Day of Classes, ELC & 5K Half Day

AUGUST 16 - 18, 2023

ELC Half Days

AUGUST 30, 2023

PS Half Day

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Labor Day, School Offices Closed

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

ELC & PS Conferences (No Classes for ELC/PS)

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ELC & PS Conferences (No Classes for ELC/PS)

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

All School Half Day

OCTOBER 2 - 6, 2023

Fall Break, School Offices Open

OCTOBER 27, 2023

All School Half Day

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

SS Conferences (No Classes for SS)

NOVEMBER 20 - 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Break, School Offices Closed

DECEMBER 18 - 19, 2023

Winter Break, School Offices Open

DECEMBER 20, 2023 -

JANUARY 2, 2024

Winter Break, School Offices Closed

JANUARY 3, 2024

Winter Break, School Offices Open

All Employees Professional Development

JANUARY 4, 2024

Classes Resume

JANUARY 15, 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, School Offices Closed

JANUARY 31, 2024

All School Half Day

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

SS Conferences (No Classes for SS)

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

All School Half Day

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

ELC & PS Conferences (No Classes for ELC/PS)

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

ELC & PS Conferences (No Classes for ELC/PS)

MARCH 4 - 8, 2024

Spring Break, School Offices Open

MARCH 29 - APRIL 1, 2024

Spring Break II, School Offices Open

APRIL 17, 2024

All School Half Day

MAY 24, 2024

All School Half Day, Class of 2024 Graduation

MAY 27, 2024

Memorial Day, School Offices Closed

MAY 31, 2024

Last Day for Students, All School Half Day

JUNE 19, 2024

Juneteenth, School Offices Closed

JULY 4 - 5, 2024

Independence Day, School Offices Closed

AUGUST 13, 2024

First Day of Classes (Provisional)

September

Fall Break (School Offices Open)

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ELC

ELC & PS Conferences (No Classes for ELC/PS)

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OUR MISSION

To develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better

OUR CORE VALUES

The joy of learning and purposeful effort

Mutual respect and understanding in an intentionally inclusive and intercultural community

OUR APPROACH

To lead as individuals and as members of their communities, future-ready young people must learn to thrive in ambiguity and uncertainty, pairing deep self-knowledge and empathy with the skills to think analytically and constructively. We believe it is essential to develop the capacity to consider one’s decisions and actions within an ethical framework grounded in a spirited sense of hope in human potential.

We create a safe, stimulating, educational environment, promoting the wonder and curiosity that motivates a student to learn in and beyond the classroom and throughout life. We believe that achievement derives from sustained, purposeful effort and by learning to think critically, debate confidently, question assumptions and push our limits.

We believe language and culture shape and inform identity. We delight in difference, opening ourselves to authentic and meaningful interactions with various cultures both in school and in life. We commit ourselves to grow and change individually and together, to ensure every learner’s identity, language, and values are respected.

AIS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Atlanta International School practices a full non-discriminatory policy in all school-administered programs and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or gender preference in all of its admissions, educational and employment policies, programs, and practices.