2026–2027

Canopy School Calendar

School Year Start:

July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) — First Day of School

Fall Session:

July 15 – Sept 25
Fall Break: Sept 28 – Oct 9 (2 weeks)

Late Fall Session:

Oct 12 – Nov 20
Thanksgiving Week Break: Nov 23 – 27

Winter Session:

Nov 30 – Dec 18
Winter Break: Dec 21 – Jan 8 (3 weeks)

Early Spring Session:

Jan 12 – March 6
Spring Rest Week: March 9 – 13

Late Spring Session:

March 16 – May 1
Seasonal Break: May 4 – 15 (2 weeks)

Final Session: Deep Dive / Capstone Projects:

May 18 – June 19
Year-End Celebration: June 19 (Friday)

Guiding Principles

No traditional summer break
Seasonal breaks instead
Year-round learning with natural rest rhythms
Consistent outdoor learning
3-day weekends when possible
Start mid-July (to align with many parent schedules)
Breaks every 6–8 weeks

Total Instructional Weeks:

~42 weeks

Longer year, but spaced with regular rest
Allows for natural learning rhythms, travel, and recovery

2026-2027 Calendar

Term	Dates	Break
1	Jul 15 - Aug 29, 2026	Sep 1 - Sep 14 (Late Summer Break)
2	Sep 15 - Nov 21, 2026	Nov 22 - Nov 30 (Thanksgiving Break)
3	Dec 1 - Dec 19, 2026	Dec 20 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
4	Jan 6 - Feb 27, 2027	Feb 28 - Mar 8 (Mid-Winter Break)
5	Mar 9 - Apr 17, 2027	Apr 18 - May 3 (Spring Break - aligned & extended)
6	May 4 - Jun 20, 2027	Jun 21 - Jul 13 (Summer Rest)

Approx. 195 Instructional Days | Year-Round Learning | Extended Seasonal Breaks

Tuition Model 2026-2027

Tier	Monthly	Annual	Description	%
Tier 1	$2,500	$30,000	Full pay - supports scholarship fund	25%
Tier 2	$2,000	$24,000	Moderate subsidy	25%
Tier 3	$1,500	$18,000	Partial scholarship	25%
Tier 4	$1,000	$12,000	Deeply subsidized	25%

Based on a sample enrollment of 20 students with an even distribution across tiers, total monthly revenue would be $35,000. Operating expenses are $25,000/month, resulting in a $10,000 surplus that supports scholarships, innovation, and teacher wellness.