POLY School Calendar 2016

	Jan 1: New Year's Day Jan 5: Orientation Jan 6 - Feb 2: Term 1 Jan 18: Martin L. King Day	Jul 1: Orientation Jul 4: Independance Day Term 7: Jul 5 - Jul 29
	Feb 3: Orientation Feb 4 - Mar 2: Term 2 Feb 15: President's Day	Aug 1: Orientation Aug 2 - Aug 29: Term 8 Aug 30: Orientation Aug 31 - Sep 27: Term 9
	Mar 3: Orientation Mar 4 - Mar 31: Term 3	Sep 5: Labor Day Sep 28: Orientation Sep 29 - Oct 26: Term 10
	Apr 1: Orientation Apr 4 - Apr 29: Term 4	Oct 26: Orientation Oct 28 - Nov 23: Term 11
	May 2: Orientation May 3 - May 27: Term 5 May 30: Memorial Day	Nov 24: Thanksgiving Day Nov 28: Orientation Nov 29 - Dec 23: Term 12
	Jun 1: Orientation Jun 2 - Jun 29: Term 6	Dec 26: Christmas Day Observed Dec 30: *Short Day

School Hours

The office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For the *Short Day, the office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The school is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The orientation for new students are on the day before each term at 10:00 a.m.

New Student Orientation

An orientation for new students is held every term at 10:00 a.m., the day before the term start date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and School Holidays) as stated in the POLY School Calendar. At the orientation, you will have time to meet POLY staff, take the placement test, register for classes, and purchase textbooks. In addition, your advisor will go over general information such as obtaining a student ID for identification and discount purposes, opening a bank account, means of using public transportation, safety tips that can be helpful while living in the U.S, and more.

School Events

POLY holds students events at least once every two months. The events are for students to explore the nearby area, socialize, and make friends. The events are announced at least 20 days in advance. The events are subsidized, however, not fully paid by the school. Thus, a fee may apply. Events are subject cancellation.

School Terms

POLY's program consists of 6 ESL levels and a TOEFL Prep course. The ESL classes are designed for an eight-week study divided into two terms, and the TOEFL Prep course is designed for a sixteen-week study divided into four terms. Each term is four weeks long.

School Terms - Year 2016

New Student Orientation

An orientation for new students is held every term at 10:00 a.m., the day before the term start date (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and School Holidays) as stated in the POLY School Calendar. At the orientation, you will have time to meet POLY staff, take the placement test, register for classes, and purchase textbooks. In addition, your advisor will go over general information such as obtaining a student ID for identification and discount purposes, opening a bank account, means of using public transportation, safety tips that can be helpful while living in the U.S, and more.

New Student Orientation - Year 2016