Reduced Academic Calendar Requests
Schools seeking to operate in 2025-26 with less than the state-mandated 160 student contact day minimum for grades one through twelve must submit a reduced academic calendar request to CSI by Friday, April 25th. CSI will review and submit the requests to CDE for approval.
Please note that, in accordance with updated guidance from CDE, schools operating on a 4-day week, but with at least 160 scheduled days do not need to submit a reduced academic calendar request.
Instructions for Submitting
The formal request process to operate on less than 160 student contact days is outlined below.
Download a copy of the applicable request template:
- Request for <160 School Days [xlsx]
Complete the template and rename it with your school name in the file name.
Submit your completed file by April 25, 2025 along with a copy of your board-approved school calendar(s) using the Program and Contract Modification Form.
Instructional Hours
Schools operating with less than the state-mandated 160 student contact day minimum must still meet the scheduled instructional hour minimum thresholds as provided in the CDE Instructional Hours Resource Guide. Schools may need to make up days if unexpected closures occur in order to maintain the minimum student contact days and/or actual instructional hour requirements for the year.