LJA is a year-round school on an approximately 45/15 day calendar year – the same number of days as a traditional school, but arranged differently. Students attend school for approximately 45 days and then have a 15 day break. The 15-day break includes vacation days as well as optional intersession opportunities in November, February, and May, and a longer vacation in December, with the month of August off. Year-round schools are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons. Year-round schools:

Eliminate the significant learning loss that occurs during the summer.
Allow more time for new learning, as teachers do not have to spend time re-teaching concepts each Fall.
Increase opportunities for unique, experiential immersion activities.

Intersessions are optional enrichment programs during the Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks. Intersessions complement the school's curriculum and allow students to immerse themselves in disciplines and activities of interest. Some of the opportunities may include performance and visual arts, foreign language immersion, career exploration, spoken word, writing workshops, community service, and outdoor expeditions. One outdoor experience will be a trip to the Audubon Center of the Northwoods.

Teachers, student teachers, artists, community experts, support staff, and educational assistants lead intersessions.

Download the 2010-2011 School Calendar as of 6/16/10