Annual Calendar of Events
| September 3 | All students register at our campuses, 4 to 8 p.m., move into dorms |
| September 4 | Orientation and placement for all students |
| September 5 | First day of regular classes |
| October 21-25 | Quarter Examinations |
| November 28-29 | Thanksgiving Break – no classes |
| December 12 | Science Fair |
| December 13 | CHRISTMAS VACATION begins after classes, 4:30 p.m. |
| January 7, 2020 | Classes resume (Tuesday) |
| January 20-24 | Review week for semester examinations |
| January 27-30 | Semester examinations |
| January 31 | Post-Exam break – no classes |
| February 17 | Presidents’ Day – no classes |
| March 23-27 | Review week for quarterly exams |
| March 30 - April 3 | Quarter Examinations |
| April 3 | Anniversary Antics – celebrating Southwestern’s 96th birthday |
| April 3-13 | SPRING VACATION begins after classes, 4:30 p.m. |
| April 14 | Classes resume (Tuesday) |
| April 23 | ArtsFest, San Marino Campus, 3-8 p.m. |
| May 22 | Annual Track and Field Meet, 12-4p.m. |
| May 25 | Memorial Day - no classes |
| May 26-28 | Review week for semester examinations |
| May 31 | The Prom, San Marino Campus |
| May 29 - June 3 | Semester examinations |
| June 4 | 96th Commencement day - Baccalaureate, Commencement programs |
| June 8 | Summer session starts - San Marino campus. Summer info |
| July 4 | Independence Day (Saturday) |
| September 7 | Labor Day – no classes |
| September 8 | The 2020-2021 school year begins |
BOOK EARLY FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL! 2019-2020
Space can be difficult to find on airplanes at busy holiday times. We urge you to make reservations well in advance of school vacations to help make sure a student does not lose class time or graduation credits. Students leaving early or returning late receive lower grades and loss of credits. We are sorry, but we cannot allow students to leave classes to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
OPENING OF 2019 – 2020 YEAR
Proctors/student leaders arrive Friday, August 30, 2019.
All students register at our campuses and move into dormitories on Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 (not before) between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
A family barbecue will be served, 5:00 to 7:00
WINTER HOLIDAYS
Students may leave after exams end on Friday, DECEMBER 13, after 4:30 p.m. (or on Saturday, December 14). Resident students should return to their dorms on Monday, JANUARY 6, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020
SPRING HOLIDAYS
Students may leave after exams end on Friday, April 3, after 4:30 p.m. (or on Saturday, April 4). Resident students should return to their dorms on Monday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 14, 2020
SUMMER VACATION
Students may leave after graduation programs end Thursday, JUNE 4, 2020 about 2:30 p.m. Summer session students should arrive at our campuses the day each session opens. To obtain full academic credit, there are no vacation days during the summer sessions. International students may stay on campus for all or part of any holiday by prior arrangement with the Student Office. There are activities, meal service, and supervision every day of the year.
Call or write your plans in advance:
MAIL: 2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, California 91108
or 8800 East Ranch Campus Road, Rimrock, Arizona 86335
PHONE: San Marino 1-626-799-5010 – Option 8
or Beaver Creek 1-928-567-4581
EMAIL: students@southwesternacademy.edu
or beavercreek@southwesternacademy.edu