Gov. John P. deJongh Jr. signed the 2014-2015 school calendar on Tuesday, July 22, and it was officially released by the Department of Education. According to the calendar, opening and closing dates for school are Sept. 2, 2014 and June 19, 2015.
“In constructing this calendar, we worked diligently to address a number of concerns, including the inclusion of professional development days for our teachers and staff. In keeping with our commitment to implementing the Common Core State Standards, it is critical for our teachers to be trained and fully prepared to ramp up the quality of instruction for our students,” Commissioner of Education Frett-Gregory said. “The quality of our instruction and making sure our students get the full amount of time they need within the classroom are our top priorities, and that is what this calendar aims to address.”
“I look forward to a productive school year with a focus on the department’s new vision to ‘Empower All Students for Success,’” she said. “I also want to assure our students and parents that as we embark on another school year, we remain [dedicated] to our goals of high academic achievement, improved teacher/leader effectiveness, and promoting a positive organizational climate for all.”
The calendar can be viewed on the department’s Web site at www.vide.vi.