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By Times staff writer
© St. Petersburg Times, published August 12, 2001
The following special observance days have been approved by the school district for the 2001-02 school year. The district policy states that, on these days, teachers and staff members will not schedule tests, exams or major activities that account for 25 percent or more of a student's grade for a grading period. The policy also notes that students will have the opportunity to make up the work without being charged special fees. No district-coordinated activities should be scheduled on days or evenings designated as special observance days.
Sept. 18, 19: Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 27: Yom Kippur
Oct. 2, 3: Sukkot
Oct. 9, 10: Shemini Atzeret
March 28: Passover
March 29: Passover, Good Friday and Eastern Orthodox Holy Friday
April 3, 4: Passover, seventh and eighth day
May 17: Shavuot