We are in Georgia. School starts the first week of August, ending the last week in May.

We school year round starting in June finishing in May (most of the time sooner).

Yes, we normally follow our local public school schedule.

It's important for my son to have to same days off as his friends in the neighborhood. I wouldn't feel comfortable making him stay inside and do school work while neighborhood kids get to play outside. This allows for extra socialization that my son needs.