Academic Schedule

Academic Schedule - 2026/2027

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 2026 BDA Class Schedule

 Date  Day  Event
  August 30   Sunday   Parent Orientation (10:00am – 1:00pm)
  Aug 31 – Sep 03   Mon-Wed   Student Orientation (8:00am – 2:30pm)
  September 4   Monday   Orientation Listening Session – Parents & Students (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  September 9   Wednesday   Fall Semester Courses Begin
  September 15   Tuesday   Last Day Drop Classes
  September 18   Monday   Last Day Add Classes
  Sep 30 – Oct 4  Wed-Sun   Seniors & Juniors College Visit OU Live/Oakwood University)
  October 2   Friday   Field Trip/Mental Health Day (8:00am – 1:00pm)
  October 12   Monday   No School: Indigenous People’s Day
  November 3   Tuesday   Term 1 Ends 
  November 4   Wednesday   Term 2 Begins 
  November 11   Wednesday   No School: Veterans Day 
  November 16   Monday   No School: Staff Prep Day 
  November 17   Tuesday   No School: Parent Conferences 1 
  November 9-13   Mon-Fri   Week of Prayer 
  November 25   Wednesday   Early Release: Thanksgiving Pot Luck – Parents Invited (12:00pm) 
  November 26-27     Thurs-Fri   No School: Thanksgiving Break
  December 9   Wednesday   Self-paced AP Full-Credit Course Registration Ends (12:00pm)   
  December 11   Thursday   MAP Testing (8:00am – 3:30pm)  
  December 18   Friday   Dinner, Gift Exchange, Games (8:00am – 1:30pm)  
  December 22   Tuesday   Fall Semester Ends  
  Dec 23 – Jan 5   Wed – Tues   Christmas Break!  

Spring 2026 BDA Class Schedule

  Date   Day   Event
  January 6   Wednesday   Full-Term Courses Resume (Week 16)
  January 13   Wednesday   Self-Paced AP half credit course registration ends (4:00 PM ET)
  January 15   Friday   No School: Staff Prep Day
  January 18   Monday   No School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  January 19   Tuesday   No School: Parent Conferences
  January 27   Wednesday   Spring Semester Courses Begin
  February 2   Tuesday   Spring Semester Add/Drop period ends (4:00 PM ET)
  February 3   Wednesday   Self-Paced, 1-Credit Non-AP Course Registration Ends (12:00pm)  
  February 6   Friday   Spring Semester Add Period Ends (12:00pm)
  February 12   Friday   Field Trip/Mental Health Day (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  February 15     Monday   No School: President’s Day
  March 18   Wednesday   Back to School
  March 23   Tuesday   Term 1 & Term 3 End
  March 24   Wednesday   Early Release (8:00am-1:30pm) Term 2 & Term 4 Begin
  March 25-30   Thurs-Tues   Spring Break
  March 31   Wednesday   School Resumes
  April 19   Monday   No School: Patriots’ Day
  Apr 26-30   Thursday   Senior/Spirit Week (High School Sleepover, Senior Breakfast, FlyDay)
  May 11   Tuesday   Academic Year Ends
  May 12-13     Wed-Thurs    Make-Up Work / Graduation Prep (8:00am – 3:30pm)
  May 14   Friday   Make-Up Work / Graduation Prep (8:00am – 1:30pm)
  May 15-16     Sat-Sun   Graduation   

No School Days

School will be closed on the following days:

  • Indigenous Persons’ Day – October 12
  • Veterans Day – November 11
  • Prep Day – November 16
  • Parent Conferences 1 – November 17
  • Thanksgiving Break – November 26 – 27
  • Christmas Break – December 23 – January 5
  • Staff Prep Day – January 15
  • Martin Luther King Day – January 18
  • Parent Conferences 2 – January 19
  • President’s Day – February 15
  • Spring BreakMarch 25 – 30
  • Patriots’ Day – April 19

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.

  • Semester 1 – Monday, November 17
  • Semester 2 – Tuesday, January 19

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
• Community Service Initiatives
• Graduation Program
 
We appreciate your partnership and thank you for choosing Boston DREAM Academy!