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	Academic Information The Semestering System The semester system is in use at Sydney Academy. The semester system essentially takes year long courses from the traditional plan and converts them into half year long courses. The student will take four courses each semester and formal exams will be written at the end of each semester. The first semester will run from September to January and the second from February to June. The school day consists of five 60 minute classes for a total of 300 minutes of instructional time. This schedule will allow the following: Students will receive 300 minutes of instruction per day. Students will study and do homework in only four subjects at a time. Students write only four exams at a time. Students will have the opportunity to take a wider variety of courses (a total of eight per year). Students who fail compulsory courses may be able to catch up without adding a year to their studies. **Note: Some courses in the International Baccalaureate Program will continue to be full year courses (taught every second day). This will provide sufficient time to complete these courses prior to the scheduling of the IB exams which typically take place in early May. Also, students taking academic mathematics in grade 10 will take it over both semesters. Principal's Message   Calendar of Events   Sports & Clubs Academic Information   For Prospective Students   For Current Students Questions or Comments? E-Mail Us!.