school day

American  

noun

1. any day on which school is conducted.

2. the daily hours during which school is conducted.

   The school day here is from nine to three.

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Etymology

Origin of school day

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The children spend only half their school day in the bunkers to make room for others, finishing their classes online.

From Barron's

It was 5:35 a.m. on a recent school day.

From The Wall Street Journal

“She deserved a childhood full of laughter, school days, karate, family time and dreams ... not this,” read the page.

From Los Angeles Times

"I never got to see his first steps, his first word, his first tooth, his first school day," Johanne says.

From BBC

These could enable later start times, extended breaks, or restructured school days.

From BBC