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school year

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school year
n.
The part of the year during which school is in session, typically from September to June.

school year
n
1. (Social Science / Education) 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
2. (Social Science / Education) the time during this period when the school is open
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Noun1.school year - the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studyingschool year - the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying
year - a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; "a school year"
academic session, academic term, school term, session - the time during which a school holds classes; "they had to shorten the school term"
semester - one of two divisions of an academic year
trimester - one of three divisions of an academic year
quarter - one of four periods into which the school year is divided; "the fall quarter ends at Christmas"
Translations
school year nanno scolastico


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Every parent knows that getting the kids ready to go back to school after a long summer takes a bit of patience and diligence Kids often have trouble giving up the long, fun days of summer and parents often don''t realize how fast the school year is coming upon them Every parent knows that getting the kids ready to go back to school after a long summer takes a bit of patience and diligence.
Academic School Year in Italy spending a whole gap year in Italy for learning Italian language and culture, and making new friends.
Aa AaAaAaAa It is worth mentioning that the Education Ministry has intensified its effort during the delay period in the school year 2009/2010 to ensure health and safety of students.
 
 
 
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