First Day of Classes
Grades 1 to 6
Our official first day of classes is Thursday, August 31, 2023. Before the first day of school, you will receive an email indicating who your teacher is and where to meet them on the first day. Classes begin at 8:00 AM. Teachers will be outside by 7:50 AM.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten classes begin on Thursday, August 31, 2022. Before the first day of school, you will receive an email indicating further information such as which students will be attending on which day and where to meet.
Thursday, August 31 - AM & PM Staggered Entry (1/2 of the students attend)
- KAM - Last names A - E attend
- KPM - Last Names A - Ma attend
Friday, September 1
No Kindergarten
Tuesday, September 5 - AM & PM Staggered Entry (1/2 of the students attend)
- KAM - Last names F - Z attend
- KPM - Last Names Mo - Z attend
Wednesday, September 6
All Kindergarten students attend
EES - Grade 1 to 6
Students in the EES program also begin on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Before the first day of school, you will receive an email indicating who your teacher is and where to meet them on the first day. Class begins at 8:10 and the teacher and support staff will be outside to greet you. Please note the new start and end times for EES listed below.
School Start and End Times
Kindergarten
AM: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM -10:56 AM
PM: Monday to Thursday 11:44 AM - 2:40 PM
Alternating Fridays: 8:00 AM - 12:05 PM
Grades 1 to 6
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:05 PM
EES - Grade 1 to 6
Monday to Thursday: 8:10 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 8:10 AM - 11:25 PM
School Supplies
Student supplies are provided by the school for children in kindergarten through Grade 6. Families are to provide indoor shoes, backpacks, lunch, and snacks. You may also choose to send your child with a water bottle.
School Calendar
View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system calendars.
Lunch Supervision
Students in Grades 1-6 may participate in the noon supervision program. Bussed students
(except Kindergarten) will typically need to register for noon supervision as well. For more information visit our Lunch Supervision page. If your family requires support in providing lunch to your child please get in touch with the school as we will again be participating in the Brown Bag Lunch program.
Assigned Teachers
Families will be e-mailed by Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and informed of their child's classroom teacher. Class lists are thoughtfully created and involve all University School staff as we try to develop optimal learning environments for all students. To create balanced multi-aged classrooms, staff consider many factors including student learning needs and relationships with peers and staff.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register for all registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.