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

"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

He catches a screening of “Night of the Hunter,” reminiscing about his father taking him to see the film in the middle of the school day.

From Los Angeles Times

For school districts, the policies are intended to keep more kids in the classroom, preventing the learning loss that comes from chronic absenteeism — defined as missing at least 10% of school days.

From Los Angeles Times

It's the food students turn to after long school days, and as adults, one you seek after a hard day at work.

From BBC