Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Spring Semester 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination; a program and elective class designed to prepare students for college eligibility.
C
- Cougar Pride
- The school's behavioral framework and spirit slogan, often used in the context of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
- Cougars
- The official school mascot and the name used to refer to the student body.
M
- MNPS
- Metro Nashville Public Schools; the school district governing Croft.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society; an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
- Nutrislice
- The digital platform and app used by MNPS to publish daily breakfast and lunch menus for Croft students.
P
- PTO
- Parent Teacher Organization; the primary group for parent involvement and school fundraising.
S
- SSA
- Standard School Attire; the specific uniform-style dress code required for all students.
T
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students eat breakfast and lunch; often used in morning announcements.
- The Zoo
- Refers to the school campus or the literal Nashville Zoo next door, often used interchangeably when describing the location.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association, a core organization for the school's Design Center focus.
Z
- Zoo School
- The most common nickname for Croft Middle School due to its location and partnership with the Nashville Zoo.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Car Rider Line
- The specific traffic pattern and queue for parents dropping off or picking up students, distinct from the bus loop.
- croft_middle_school_cafeteria
- Croft Middle School Cafeteria
- Design Center
- The formal designation of the school building, reflecting its focus on Zoo and Environmental Science.
- Early Release
- Scheduled days when students are dismissed earlier than the standard 3:55 PM time for teacher planning.
- Encore
- The district-wide program for gifted and talented students that meets for specialized instruction.
- Grassmere
- The historic property and zoo grounds upon which the school building is situated.
- Infinite Campus
- The student information system used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Media Center
- The school's library and digital resource hub.
- MNPS Express
- The district's transportation portal used to find bus routes and stop times for Croft students.
- MNPS Pass
- The student ID card which often doubles as a library card and transit pass for city buses.
- PLT
- Personalized Learning Time; a daily block dedicated to either academic intervention or enrichment activities.
- Schoology
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, grades for specific tasks, and class updates.
- SSA
- Standard School Attire, the mandatory uniform-style dress code required for all students.
- The Design Center
- Refers to the specialized labs and classrooms used for the school's STEAM and design-based curriculum.
- The Hub
- The MNPS Family Portal used for accessing district-wide resources and support services.
- The Loop
- The designated driveway for car-rider drop-off and pick-up, known for heavy traffic during morning arrival.
- The Portables
- Modular outdoor classrooms used to accommodate the school's student population.
- The Zoo
- A common reference to the school campus itself, which is uniquely situated on the grounds of the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
- The Zoo School
- A common nickname for Croft because it is located on the grounds of the Nashville Zoo.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 19 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.