School Policies & Calendar

Policies & Regulations

Compass Professional Boundaries Policy (SB 848)

Compass Mental Health Crisis Response Policy (SB 153)

Student and Family Handbook

Securly Parent Guide

Keep track of all the important dates at Compass High School — holidays, school events, and special activities. Our school year calendar makes it easy to see what’s coming up so you never miss a moment of learning, fun, and community.

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2026–2027 School Year
Date Weekday Event
August 13–26Thursday – Wednesday
(2 weeks)		Teacher orientation
August 27–28Thursday – FridayAll student orientation; early dismissal (9:00am – 12:30pm)
August 28FridayBack to School picnic
August 31MondayFirst Day of School / Start of Quarter 1
September 4FridayPD Day; no students
September 7MondayObserved Holiday; no school
September 21MondayObserved Holiday; no school
September 25FridayPD Day; no students
September 25FridayBack to School Night
October 5–8Monday – ThursdayFall Intersession
October 9FridayNo school
October 12MondayObserved Holiday; no school
October 23FridayEnd of Quarter 1
October 26MondayStart of Quarter 2
October 30FridayPD Day; no students
November 11WednesdayObserved Holiday; no school
November 12–13Thursday – FridayConferences; no students
November 23–27Monday – FridayThanksgiving Break
December 14–16Monday – WednesdayFinal Exams
December 17ThursdayPD Day/Final Makeups (if needed); no students
December 17ThursdayEnd of Quarter 2
December 18, 2026 –
January 4, 2027		Friday – Monday
(2 weeks)		Winter Break; no school
January 5TuesdayWASC PD Day; no students
January 6WednesdayBack to School / Start of Semester 2
January 18MondayObserved Holiday; no school
February 15–19Monday – FridayPresident’s Day Week; no school
March 5FridayPD Day; no students
March 22–25Monday – ThursdaySpring Intersession
March 26FridayNo school / End of Quarter 3
March 29–April 2Monday – FridaySpring Break; no school
April 5MondayStart of Quarter 4
April 30FridayPD Day; no school
May 3MondayMental Health Day; no school
May 27ThursdaySenior Ditch Day (School Activity)
May 28FridayPD Day; no school
May 31MondayMemorial Day; no school
June 2–3Wednesday – ThursdayFinal Exams; (9:00a – 12:30p)
June 3ThursdayGraduation
June 3ThursdayLast Day of School / End of Quarter 4
June 4FridayCampus Closed
June 7–9Monday – WednesdayTeacher Work Days