Annual Calendar of Events
| September 4 | All students register at our campuses, 4 to 8 p.m., move into dorms |
| September 5 | Orientation and placement for all students |
| September 6 | First day of regular classes |
| October 15-19 | Review week for quarterly examinations |
| October 22-26 | Quarter Examinations |
| November 22-23 | Thanksgiving Break – no classes |
| December 13 | Science Fair |
| December 14 | CHRISTMAS VACATION begins after classes, 4:30 p.m. |
| January 8, 2019 | Classes resume (Tuesday) |
| January 21-25 | Review week for semester examinations |
| January 28 - 31 | Semester exams |
| February 1 | Post-exam break – no classes |
| February 18 | Presidents’ Day – no classes |
| March 25-29 | Review week for quarterly examinations |
| April 1-5 | Quarter exams |
| April 5 | Anniversary Antics – celebrating Southwestern’s 95th birthday |
| April 5-15 | SPRING VACATION begins after Antics, 4:30 p.m. |
| April 16 | Classes resume (Tuesday) |
| April 25 | ArtsFest, San Marino Campus, 3-8 p.m. |
| May 24 | Annual Track and Field Meet |
| May 27 | Memorial Day - no classes |
| May 24-30 | Review week for semester examinations |
| May 31 | Semester examinations begin |
| June 2 | The Prom |
| June 3-5 | Semester examinations continue |
| June 6 | GRADUATION DAY |
| June 10 | Summer session starts - San Marino campus. Summer info |
| July 4 | Independence Day – no classes |
| September 2 | Labor Day – no classes |
| September 3 | The 2019-2020 school year begins |
BOOK EARLY FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL! 2018-2019
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 2018 – 2019 YEAR
Proctors/student leaders arrive Friday, August 31, 2018.
All students register at our campuses and move into dormitories on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
WINTER HOLIDAYS
Students may leave after classes end on Friday, December 14, after 4:30 p.m. (or on Saturday, December 15). Resident students should return to their dorms on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 8, 2019
SPRING HOLIDAYS
Students may leave after exams end on Friday, April 5, after 4:30 p.m. (or on Saturday, April 6). Resident students should return to their dorms on Monday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 16, 2019
SUMMER VACATION
Students may leave after graduation programs end Thursday, JUNE 6, 2019 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