Term 1: The Academic Launch (June 8 – September 15, 2026)
Term 1 serves as the foundational period of the school year, focusing on baseline assessments and student health
Opening Block: The year begins on June 8, 2026, with a four-day window for orientation and mandatory health assessments
. Instructional Days: Core classes run from June 15 to September 1, 2026, totaling 55 instructional days within this term
. Key Holidays: Important breaks include Independence Day on June 12, Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, and National Heroes Day on August 31
. End-of-Term Block: September 2 to September 15 is reserved for grade computation, the ARAL program, and the first distribution of report cards
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Term 2: Career Pathing and Wellness (September 16 – December 18, 2026)
The second term emphasizes career assessment and integrates significant wellness periods for the school community
Term Start: Term 2 officially commences on September 16, 2026
. National Achievement: Grade 10 students participate in the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) window starting in mid-September
. World Teachers' Day: October 5 marks the culmination of National Teachers' Month
. The Wellness Shift: A critical feature is the Wellness Break for learners and teachers, starting December 17, ensuring a recharge before the final term
. Holiday Season: The term wraps up following the Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion (December 8) and leads into the Christmas and Rizal Day holidays
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Term 3: Final Assessments and Graduation (January 4 – April 8, 2027)
The final term is the most critical for transitioning students and those moving up to higher grade levels
The Final Sprint: Classes resume on January 4, 2027, and the instructional block runs through March 23
. Early Registration: On January 30, 2027, the window opens for incoming Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and 11
. National Testing: February and March are busy with the National Achievement Tests (NAT) for Grades 3, 6, 10, and 12
. EOSY Rites: Graduation and Moving Up ceremonies are scheduled between April 1 and April 8, 2027
. Teachers' Break: The 30-day Teachers' End-of-School Year (EOSY) break officially begins on April 9, 2027
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