Rutherford County Schools has made a survey available to the community to gather their feedback regarding calendar options for 2021-22. These options include a "year round" calendar that meets the requirements defined by the state and two traditional calendar models.
Forest City - Dunbar Elementary intends to return to the "year round" calendar model for 2021-22 no matter which calendar is chosen for all other schools in Rutherford County Schools.
This continues our tradition of serving our students on a "year round" learning model since 2014. Our current break from a "year round" calendar this year was primarily due to the uncertainties brought about by COVID-19.
Be aware that we must follow a calendar model that adheres to the defined "year-round" calendar in state law. The proposed "year round" calendar follows the guidelines listed below. While this may be adjusted slightly in its final form, it must follow a pattern of 45 days of learning per 9 week grading period, followed by a 3-week break for students and staff.
| Year-Round Model | |
| Start Date for Teachers | Monday, July 12, 2021 |
| Start Date for Students | Monday, July 19, 2021 |
| End Date of First Semester | Friday, December 17, 2021 |
| End Date for Students | Thursday, June 9, 2022 |
| End Date for Teachers | Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
| Total Student Days | 180 |
| First Semester Length | 90 |
| Second Semester Length | 90 |
| Fall Break for Students | 3 Weeks |
| Winter Break for Students | 3 Weeks |
| Spring Break for Students | 3 Weeks |
| Summer Break for Students (2022) | 5 Weeks (Approx.) |
Please note that you are welcome to complete the survey provided by the district to give your feedback if you choose to do so. The survey responses will help guide calendar decisions made for all other schools in the district including the middle and high schools that your children may currently attend or may attend in the future.