Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- AOE
- Academy of Engineering, a STEM-focused program emphasizing design and technical skills.
- AOHT
- Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, a specialized magnet program that prepares students for careers in the travel and tourism industry.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a selective organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
O
- Orange & Ivory
- The school's primary colors, used in chants, clothing, and to represent school pride.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the organization responsible for student leadership, school spirit, and events.
T
- The Booker
- A popular and affectionate nickname used by students and alumni for Booker T. Washington Senior High.
- The Caf
- Common shorthand for the school cafeteria where daily breakfast and lunch are served to students.
- The Marching Tornadoes
- The school's high-profile marching band, a central part of the campus culture and athletic events.
- Tornadoes
- The school's official mascot, frequently used as a collective term for the student body or sports teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The block scheduling system where students attend periods 1, 3, and 5 on 'A' days and periods 2, 4, and 6 on 'B' days.
- Dadeschools Student Portal
- The digital gateway used by students to access their Gradebook, digital textbooks, and class schedules.
- Early Release
- Occasional designated days, typically Wednesdays, when students are dismissed earlier than the standard 2:20 PM time.
- ID Badge
- A mandatory form of identification that must be worn visibly by all students while on campus for security purposes.
- school_cafeteria
- School Cafeteria
- The Gym
- The school gymnasium, which hosts physical education classes as well as Tornadoes basketball and volleyball games.
- The Historic Auditorium
- The original school auditorium, recognized as a significant historic venue in the Overtown community.
- The Main Office
- The administrative hub located at the front of the school for registration, attendance, and visitor check-in.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 8 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.