Academic calendar
Trimester 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Trimester 1Relevant now
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- Trimester 3
- Trimester 1
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Campus language
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A
- Async
- Short for asynchronous; refers to schoolwork or days where students work independently without a live video meeting.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a student organization focused on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- Sync
- Short for synchronous; refers to live, real-time class sessions held via video conferencing.
Z
- Zoom
- The specific video conferencing platform used for all live 'Sync' class sessions and meetings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The primary virtual learning management system (LMS) that serves as the 'digital building' for all classes and assignments.
- Collab
- Collaboration sessions, which are scheduled times for students to work together or receive targeted support from teachers.
- District Office
- The physical administrative building in Rosemount where students go for technology support and to pick up physical school materials.
- IC
- Infinite Campus, the official student information system used for tracking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- iPad
- The district-issued tablet provided to every student, which is the required device for accessing all 196Online coursework.
- Office Hours
- Designated times when teachers are available for one-on-one help or student questions outside of live class sessions.
- silver_bell_learning_center_alc_196online_admin
- Silver Bell Learning Center (ALC/196online Admin)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Trimester 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.