The Harid Conservatory : School Calendar

2011-2012 School Calendar

August 27 - Russo Hall opens at 12:00 noon

*Airport transportation available for flight arrivals scheduled:
- August 27 between 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m.
- August 28 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
August 29 - Classes commence at 7:35 a.m.

September 5 - Labor Day holiday (no classes)

October 1 - Approved SAT date
October 22 - Approved ACT date
October 29 - End of 1st quarter
October 31 - 2nd quarter begins

November 22 - Classes end at 4:00 p.m. (attendance is mandatory)

*Airport transportation available for flight departures scheduled:
- November 22 between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- November 23 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
November 23—27 - Thanksgiving holiday

Note: Russo Hall will remain open for students unable to travel home for the holiday.

November 27 - *Airport transportation available for flight arrivals scheduled:

- between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

November 28 - Classes resume at 7:35 a.m.

December 14 & 15 - Student Outreach Performances

December 17 & 18 - HARID’s Winter Performances

December 20 - Classes end at 2:00 p.m. (attendance is mandatory)

Note: All students are required to vacate Russo Hall for the winter holiday. Parents are responsible for their child’s holiday travel and accommodations.

*Airport transportation available for flight departures scheduled:
- December 20 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- December 21 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- December 22 between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon

December 22 - Russo Hall closes at 12:00 noon
December 21—January 8 - Winter holiday

January 7, 2012 - Russo Hall re-opens at 12:00 noon

*Airport transportation available for flight arrivals scheduled:
- January 7 between 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m.
- January 8 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
January 9 - Classes resume at 7:35 a.m.

January 21 - End of 1st semester

January 23 - 2nd semester begins; 1st semester student-teacher conferences

January 28 - Approved SAT date

February 11 - Approved ACT date
February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday (no classes)

March 22 - Classes end at 6:00 p.m. (attendance is mandatory); End of 3rd quarter

Note: All students are required to vacate Russo Hall for spring break. Parents are responsible for their child’s holiday travel and accommodations.

*Airport transportation available for flight departures scheduled:
- March 23 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- March 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
March 24 - Russo Hall closes at 12:00 noon

March 23—April 1 - Spring break
March 31 - Russo Hall re-opens at 12:00 noon
*Airport transportation available for flight arrivals scheduled:
- March 31 between 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m.
- April 1 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

April 2 - Classes resume at 7:35 a.m.; 4th quarter begins

May 18 - Seniors’ deadline for completion of final academic exams

May 25—27 - HARID’s Spring Performances
May 28 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 29 - Commencement & Awards Dinner (Seniors’ last day)

*Airport transportation available for Seniors’ departing flights scheduled:

- May 30 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
May 30 - Mandatory 2nd semester student-teacher conferences for Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors

– Academic year ends at 4:00 p.m.

*Airport transportation available for flight departures scheduled:

- May 30 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- May 31 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

- June 1 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon

June 1 - Russo Hall closes at 12:00 noon

2012 Summer School

June 23 - Russo Hall opens at 12:00 noon

June 25 - Summer School begins

July 20 - Summer School class demonstration, 2:30 p.m.; End of program

July 21 - Russo Hall closes at 12:00 noon

2012—13 Academic Year (tentative dates only)

August 25 - Russo Hall opens at 12:00 noon

August 27 - Classes commence at 7:35 a.m.

Important Notice Regarding SAT and ACT Scheduling

HARID has established the following approved dates for students who wish to take the ACT or SAT:

ACT: October 22, 2011 and February 11, 2012
SAT: October 1, 2011 and January 28, 2012

In order to avoid disruption of HARID's class and rehearsal schedule, students are discouraged from registering for the SAT or ACT on dates other than those listed above.

Holiday Travel Scheduling and Airport Transportation
Please be reminded that students are required to attend all scheduled classes.Holiday travel must be scheduled accordingly.Because of the importance of each student's participation in all classes and rehearsals, unexcused absences will be recorded for classes and rehearsals missed due to early departures or late returns, except under extraordinary circumstances and with the prior approval of the Director.

Within the constraints of vehicle and driver availability, HARID will provide complimentary transportation to and from Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (and local bus and train depots) for students whose departures and arrivals fall within the times indicated in the school calendar.

HARID will not be responsible for arranging or providing transportation for students whose departures or arrivals fall outside the times indicated in the school calendar, except under extraordinary circumstances. In addition, HARID will not be responsible for arranging or providing transportation for students whose Travel Information Forms are not completed and returned to the Residence and Student Services Manager before the requested deadline. (These forms are forwarded to parents well in advance of holidays.) Parents may obtain information about local taxi and limousine services by contacting the Residence and Student Services Manager at 561-995-0151.

Upon request, and within the constraints of vehicle and driver availability, airport transportation may be provided by HARID at other times during the year as follows:

• Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale International Airports: $40.00 each way

• Miami International Airport (international students only): $60.00 each way

Transportation to and from Summer School and Company Auditions

Upon request, and within the constraints of vehicle and driver availability, HARID will provide transportation to and from summer school and company auditions as follows:

• West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale locations: $10/student

• Miami locations: $20/student

(These fees do not include the audition fees charged by the school or company conducting the audition.)

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