- Turlock Unified School District
- School Bell Schedules
2022-2023 School Year Bell Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What has changed with high school start and end times?
Due to Senate Bill 328, high school 1st period classes cannot start earlier than 8:30 AM.
PHS/THS Regular Day Bell Schedule (M, T, Th, F):
- Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
- End time = 3:20 PM (6th period)
PHS/THS Regular Day Bell Schedule (W):
- Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
- End time = 2:17 PM (6th period)
Pitman and Turlock High School Minimum Day Bell Schedule:
- Start time = 8:30 AM (1st period)
- End time = 12:47 PM (6th period)
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Have elementary school start and end times changed?
Yes, to support home-to-school transportation, as well as providing home-to-school transportation at our choice schools (Walnut, Wakefield, and Osborn), most elementary start times have changed for the 2022-23 school year.
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Have junior high and middle school start and end times changed?
Yes, to support home-to-school transportation, junior high start and end times have changed.
TJHS/DMS Regular Day Bell Schedule (M, T, Th, F):
- Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
- End time = 2:50 PM (7th period)
TJHS/DMS Regular Day Bell Schedule (W):
- Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
- End time (7th/8th grade) = 2:00 PM (7th period)
- End time (DMS 6th grade) = 12:15 PM
TJHS/DMS Minimum Day Bell Schedule:
- Start time = 8:15 AM (1st period)
- End time (6-8th grade) = 12:15 PM (7th period)
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What impact will these changes have on breakfasts and lunches?
None. All students will still have access to our breakfast program, as well as our lunch program.
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Will high school bell schedule changes impact transportation (bus) schedules?
Yes, all transportation schedules will be updated to reflect the new start and end times. Additionally, home-to-school transportation will be provided for Osborn, Wakefield, and Walnut Elementary.
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Will high schools still offer “0”/"A" period classes?
Yes, “0”/"A" period classes will be offered.
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What supports and engagement opportunities are available to high school students prior to 8:30 AM?
TUSD will continue to offer breakfast and 0 period classes prior to 8:30 AM.
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As a parent of a high school student that relies on my high school student to care for my TK-8 child after school, what am I supposed to do now that 9-12 students are getting out of school after TK-8?
TUSD works with City of Turlock which provides after school programming at specific TK-6 sites and Turlock Junior High School through ASES and PLAY.
Registration information will be published soon.
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I have a student who receives transportation services per his/her IEP? Will this service change as a result of the shift in instructional minutes?
No, our contracted vendor for specialized transportation will adjust their routing to meet the needs of our students.
