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At the Academy of Occult Arts, our students and faculty are expected to adhere to a strict schedule. We are aware that the schedules may come off as confusing and even overwhelming, so we have created a guide for understanding the average school day at AOA. Please note that any classes listed below are used only as an example; for the schedule that pertains to you or your child, kindly refer to the schedule sent via post. Otherwise, you may request a copy from your administrative representative. It is also worth noting that all times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time; please refer to this website when discerning the best time for entrance to the dark dimension.

The following is a breakdown of our weeknight schedule:

• 11:30 pm

  All Academy-approved portals to the dark dimension will be activated to allow access. All authorized students, faculty, and guardians are welcome to enter at this time.

• 12:00 am

  First planning period begins. This class, also called homeroom, lasts forty (40) minutes.

• 12:40 am

  First planning period ends. Students have ten (10) minutes to arrive to their first class of the night.

• 12:50 am

  First period begins, and lasts for sixty (60) minutes. The portals are now deactivated, preventing departure without permission.

• 1:50 am

  First period ends. Students have ten (10) minutes to arrive to their second class of the night.

• 2:00 am

  Second period begins, and lasts for sixty (60) minutes.

• 3:00 am

  Second period ends, signaling it is time for the Mid-night Meal. Students are encouraged to arrive at the café within ten minutes, but no penalties will be given for tardiness for obvious reasons. Mid-night Meal lasts for sixty (60) minutes.

• 4:00 am

  Mid-night Meal has concluded. Students have ten (10) minutes to arrive to their third and final class of the night.

• 4:10 am₁

  Third period begins, and lasts for sixty (60) minutes. Depending on the night, this class may entail either a Physical Education or Mental Health course.

• 5:10 am

  Third period ends. Students have ten (10) minutes to arrive to their second and last planning period of the night. Portals are reactivated at this time to allow early departure.

• 5:20 am

  Second planning period begins, and only lasts thirty (30) minutes.

• 5:50 am

  End of school night. Students have ten (10) minutes to return to the mortal realm.

• 6:00 am

  Mandatory curfew for all Hunters and Enchanters. Haunters are allowed to remain in the dark dimension for longer than six (6) hours at a time.

• 7:00 am

  All residential portals are deactivated until the following night.

THE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF OUR WEEKend SCHEDULE:

• 11:30 pm

  All Academy-approved portals to the dark dimension will be activated to allow access. All students, faculty, and guardians are authorized to enter and exit at will. Note that portals will be monitored for suspicious activity.

• 12:00 am₂

  Club and extracurricular activities begin. Students are encouraged to dedicate two (2) hours to their preferred club/sport/band.

• 1:00 am

  The café is open to all campus visitors. Please note that quantities may be limited as the café is open an hour prior to serving Mid-night Meal.

• 2:00 am

  Club and extracurricular activities cease. Mid-night Meal commences.

• 3:00 am₃

  Mid-night Meal ends, and club and extracurricular activities reconvene. Students are encouraged to dedicate two (2) hours to a different club/sport/band than earlier in the night.

• 4:30 am

  Campus café closes for the night.

• 5:00 am

  Club and extracurricular activities cease. Students are encouraged to return to the mortal realm, but may stay for another hour if upcoming club events require their attention.

• 6:00 am

  Mandatory curfew for all Hunters and Enchanters. Haunters are allowed to remain in the dark dimension for longer than six (6) hours at a time.

• 7:00 am

  All residential portals are deactivated until the following night.

A student schedule may look something like this:

Please reach out to your AOA representative for any questions and concerns regarding your schedule, including mistakes and changes.

₁ On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, professors use third period to plan for the following night’s classes. This time will be designated as physical health and education for the entire student body. Students are encouraged to partake in an exercise, activity, or sport of their choosing. Should the student be a member of a team or group of athletes, they will most likely dedicate this time to practice. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, some professors have made time for classes, so half the school will attend a traditional class while the other half splits into three separate mental health groups. While we do try to keep students of the same year in the same group, there is no guarantee that they will not be assigned to a group with under/upperclassmen. Contrariwise, we try to keep each group diverse regarding classification, race, nationality, and gender identity, so as to allow students to relate with peers from all walks of life.
₂ All competitive events involving AOA athletic teams will take place on Saturdays.
₃ All competitive events involving AOA academic teams will take place on Saturdays. All clubs that revolve around volunteering and activism will take place on Sundays.