2026–2027 School Year Starts August 10, 2026
Academics

School Day Schedule

A consistent, structured daily schedule keeps ADCA scholars focused, engaged, and prepared from arrival through dismissal across every grade level.

Daily Hours

Bell schedules by division

Each division follows a dedicated schedule designed around developmental needs, instructional focus areas, and college and career preparation milestones.

Grades K–5

Elementary School

School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
TimeActivity
7:30 – 8:00 AMArrival & Morning Welcome
8:00 – 8:15 AMHomeroom & Character Focus
8:15 – 10:00 AMLiteracy & Reading Block
10:00 – 10:15 AMMorning Break
10:15 – 11:45 AMMathematics
11:45 AM – 12:30 PMLunch & Recess
12:30 – 1:45 PMScience / Social Studies
1:45 – 2:30 PMSpecials (Art, Music, PE, STEM)
2:30 – 3:00 PMClosing Circle & Dismissal
Grades 6–8

Middle School

School Hours: 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM
TimeActivity
7:45 – 8:15 AMArrival & Advisory
8:15 – 9:15 AMPeriod 1 β€” English Language Arts
9:15 – 10:15 AMPeriod 2 β€” Mathematics
10:15 – 11:15 AMPeriod 3 β€” Science
11:15 – 11:55 AMLunch
11:55 AM – 12:55 PMPeriod 4 β€” Social Studies
12:55 – 1:55 PMPeriod 5 β€” Electives / STEM
1:55 – 2:55 PMPeriod 6 β€” World Language / Leadership
2:55 – 3:30 PMStudy Hall & Dismissal
Grades 9–12

High School

School Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
TimeActivity
8:00 – 8:30 AMArrival & Advisory
8:30 – 9:30 AMBlock 1
9:35 – 10:35 AMBlock 2
10:40 – 11:40 AMBlock 3
11:40 AM – 12:20 PMLunch
12:25 – 1:25 PMBlock 4 β€” Honors / Advanced
1:30 – 2:30 PMBlock 5 β€” Dual Enrollment / Electives
2:35 – 3:35 PMBlock 6 β€” College & Career Readiness
3:35 – 3:45 PMDismissal
Before & After School

Extended Day Program available

Families needing earlier drop-off or later pickup can enroll in the ADCA Extended Day Program with academic support, athletics, robotics, arts, and enrichment activities.

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