Academic Calendar for High Schools 2025-26

Andhra Pradesh Unveils Vision for 2025-26 School Year: What Parents & Students Need to Know

The Government of Andhra Pradesh's Department of School Education has released its comprehensive Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 school year for high schools. More than just a schedule of dates, this calendar outlines a forward-thinking vision for education, emphasizing holistic development, digital integration, student safety, and community engagement. Here’s a look at the key highlights.

Core Academics and a New Assessment Strategy

The academic year is structured with a clear focus on effective learning and evaluation.

Examination Schedule: The calendar details a tentative schedule for all major assessments for classes 6-10, including four Formative Assessments, two Summative Assessments, and a Pre-final for Class X students, running from August 2025 through April 2026.
Daily Practice: A new initiative, "Daily 4-Mark Practice Questions," will be introduced to enhance students' writing skills, answer presentation, and memory retention across all subjects.
Structured Syllabus: The syllabus is organized to align with SEM I and SEM II textbooks, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.

A Focus on Holistic Development

Education in Andhra Pradesh is expanding beyond textbooks to nurture well-rounded individuals.

No Bag Saturdays: Every Saturday is designated as a "No Bag Day," dedicated to joyful learning through activities like storytelling, debates, quizzes, art, music, and dance.
Club Activities: Schools will promote various clubs, including Insight Hubs (subject clubs) and Actizen Clubs, to develop specific skills and interests.
Cultural and Sports Activities: The calendar integrates cultural programs like Kala Utsav, Rangotsav, and Balrang to encourage artistic expression. A detailed schedule for games and sports activities is also provided to promote physical fitness.
Life Skills and Career Guidance: There is a strong emphasis on life skills through the Adolescent Education Programme, along with dedicated career and mental health counseling sessions.
Embracing Digital Learning and Innovation

The state is taking significant strides to integrate technology into the classroom.

PM SHRI Schools: These schools are being developed as models of excellence with state-of-the-art labs, playgrounds, digital libraries, and ICT classrooms. They will also champion sustainability as "Green Schools".
Personalised and Adaptive Learning (PAL): A tablet/laptop-based solution, PAL personalizes content and pace for each student in grades 6th to 9th, adapting to their learning progress in Mathematics, English, and Telugu.
Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL): ATLs are established in schools to foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and creativity, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning.
Future Skills: The Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program will be implemented to provide students with crucial skills in AI and computational thinking.

Prioritizing Health, Safety, and Well-being

The calendar places a high priority on creating a safe and healthy school environment.

Comprehensive Safety Measures: Detailed guidelines are provided for school safety, cyber safety, and a "Students' Safe Circle" to protect students from harm.
Health Initiatives: Regular health programs such as National Deworming Day and the distribution of IFA tablets will be conducted.
Drug Abuse Prevention: The EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement) Club will be established in educational institutions to promote a drug-free environment and raise awareness about substance abuse.

Building Responsible Citizens

A significant portion of the curriculum is dedicated to nurturing civic and moral values.

Constitutional and Value Education: The curriculum integrates the teaching of Constitutional Values and Value Education, with the latter being supported by the suggestions of Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao. A focus on gender equality is also included.
Student Assembly (Mock Parliament): To provide practical political literacy, schools will conduct a "Student Assembly," a mock parliament where students can debate and understand legislative processes.

Strengthening Community and Parental Engagement

The success of these initiatives relies on strong partnerships between schools, parents, and the community.

Regular Meetings: A clear schedule for Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM), Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (MPTM), and School Management Committee (SMC) meetings is outlined to ensure continuous dialogue.
Community Participation: The "Subhdin Bhojan" program encourages community members to provide additional nutritional supplements to children on special occasions, fostering a sense of shared responsibility.

This academic calendar for 2025-26 sets an ambitious and holistic path for high school education in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to empower students not just academically, but as skilled, healthy, and responsible citizens of tomorrow.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is a summary based on the "Academic Calendar for High Schools 2025-26" released by the Department of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The schedules, dates, and guidelines mentioned, including the examination timetable, are tentative and subject to change based on official government orders. This post is for informational purposes only. For the most accurate and up-to

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