school year
Americannoun
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the months of the year during which school is open and attendance at school is required.
noun
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a twelve-month period, (in Britain) usually starting in late summer and continuing for three terms until the following summer, during which pupils remain in the same class
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the time during this period when the school is open
Etymology
Origin of school year
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Schools have to follow the guidelines when deciding on uniform policies for the 2026/27 school year.
From BBC
More than half of children aged five to 16 weren't meeting the chief medical officer's guidelines of 60 minutes of physical activity per day in the 2023-2024 school year, says Sport England.
From BBC
Dane spent his high school years as a competitive swimmer and water polo player.
From Salon
Since then, the lower house of France’s Parliament passed a ban on social-media users under 15 years old, with a goal of enacting a law before the new school year.
According to his family, Jack's ambition to join the armed forces was obvious from his primary school years.
From BBC
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