Academic Schedule

Academic Schedule - 2025/2026

Boston DREAM Academy, in partnership with Virtual High School Learning (VHS), offers semester and full-year courses in Fall and Spring. We also offer credit recovery and flexible pace courses open for enrollment year round.

Fall 2025 BDA Class Schedule

 Date  Day  Event
  August 24   Sunday   Parent Orientation (9:00am – 1:00pm)
  August 25-27   Mon-Wed   Student Orientation (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  August 28   Thursday   MAP Testing (8:00am – 3:30pm)  
  August 29   Friday   Field Trip (8:00am – 1:00pm)
  September 3   Wednesday     Fall Semester Courses Begin
  September 9   Tuesday   Add/Drop Period Ends (12:00pm)
  September 29   Monday   Listening Session – Parents & Students (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  October 10   Friday   Field Trip (8:00am – 1:00pm)
  October 13   Monday   No School: Indiginous People’s Day
  October 28   Tuesday   Term 1 Ends 
  October 29   Wednesday   Term 2 Begins 
  November 7   Friday   No School: Staff Prep Day 
  November 10   Monday   No School: Parent Conferences 1 
  November 11   Tuesday   No School: Veterans Day 
  November 17-21     Mon-Fri   Week of Prayer 
  November 25   Tuesday   Thanksgiving Pot Luck – Parents Invited (12:00pm) 
  November 26-28     Wed-Fri   No School: Thanksgiving Break 
  December 3   Wednesday   Self-paced AP Full-Credit Course Registration Ends (12:00pm)   
  December 11   Thursday   MAP Testing (8:00am – 3:30pm)  
  December 13   Sabbath   Dinner, Gift Exchange, Games (4:00pm – 8:00pm)  
  December 16   Tuesday   Fall Semester Ends  
  Dec 17 – Jan 6   Wed – Tues   Christmas Break!  

Spring 2026 BDA Class Schedule

  Date   Day   Event
  January 7   Wednesday   Full-Term Courses Begin (week 16)
  January 14   Wednesday   AP 5-Credit Course Registration Ends (12:00pm)
  January 16   Friday   No School: Staff Prep Day
  January 19   Monday   No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  January 20   Tuesday   No School: Parent Conferences 2
  January 28   Wednesday   Spring Semester Courses Begin
  February 3   Tuesday   Spring Semester Drop Period Ends
  February 4   Wednesday     Self-Paced, 1-Credit Non-AP Course Registration Ends (12:00pm)  
  February 6   Friday   Spring Semester Add Period Ends (12:00pm)
  February 13   Friday   Field Trip (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  February 16     Monday   No School: President’s Day
  March 13   Friday   Fun Day – Mental Health Time (11:30am – 1:30pm)
  March 24   Tuesday   Term 1 & Term 3 End
  March 25   Wednesday    Term 2 & Term 4 Begin
  April 3   Friday   No School: Staff Prep Day
  April 6   Monday   No School: Easter Monday
  April 7   Tuesday   No School: Parent Teacher Conference 3
  April 23   Thursday   MAP Testing (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  May 8   Friday   Senior Breakfast (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  May 12   Tuesday   Academic Year Ends
  May 13-14     Wed-Thurs    Make-Up Work / Graduation Prep (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  May 15   Friday   Make-Up Work / Graduation Prep (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  May 16-17     Sat-Sun   Graduation   

No School Days

The following are the days off from school.

  • Indigenous Persons’ Day – Monday, October 13
  • Prep Day – Friday, November 7
  • Parent Conferences 1 – Monday, November 10
  • Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11
  • Thanksgiving Break – Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28
  • Christmas Break – Wednesday, December 17 – Tuesday, January 6
  • Staff Prep Day – Friday, January 16
  • Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 19
  • Parent Conferences 2 – Tuesday, January 20
  • President’s Day – Monday, February 16
  • Staff Prep Day – Friday, April 3
  • Easter Monday – Monday, April 6
  • Parent Conferences 3 – Tuesday, April 7

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents are required to schedule a 20-minute, in-person meeting at the school between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the designated dates. Students must accompany their parents to this meeting.

  • Term 1 – Monday, November 10
  • Term 2 – Tuesday, January 20
  • Term 3 – Tuesday, April 7

Important Information

Class Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
 
Punctuality
Students must be in their seats and ready to begin class promptly at 8:00 AM. (Arriving at the building at 8:00 AM is not considered on time.)
 
Orientation
Attendance at orientation is required for all students (new and returning) and all parents (new and returning).
 
Registration (TADS Portal)
All students must be registered through TADS, our online school management system. Registration, including all required forms, must be completed before a student can begin classes. If you need help completing the application, please contact us at TADS@bostondreamacademy.org or you may contact us at admin@bostondreamacademy.org.
 
Financial Aid (TADS Portal)
Students requesting financial assistance must complete the financial forms through the TADS portal at <URL>.
 
School Participation
Students are expected to actively support and participate in school activities throughout the year. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Visiting and participating in area church services
• Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
• Christmas Party
• Senior Breakfast
• Bimonthly Meal Prep
• Community Service Initiatives
• Graduation Program
 
We appreciate your partnership and thank you for choosing Boston DREAM Academy!