Crofton High SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Crofton High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
6

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. School Year 2027-2028

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Campus language

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7 terms

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a club focused on celebrating Black culture and providing a space for student advocacy.

C

C-Town
A local nickname for the Crofton community and school environment.
Cards
A common shorthand for the school's mascot, the Cardinals.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, an organization for students excelling in scholarship, leadership, and service.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.

T

The Nest
The on-campus school store that sells snacks, beverages, and school spirit merchandise.
Tri-M
The Modern Music Masters Honor Society for student musicians.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

6 details
A/B Day
The alternating block schedule system where students attend different classes on 'A' days versus 'B' days.
Canvas
The digital learning management system used by teachers to post assignments and course materials.
Cardinal Time
A designated period in the schedule used for advisory, academic support, and club meetings.
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Crofton High School Cafeteria
PowerSchool
The online portal where students and parents monitor grades, attendance, and official schedules.
The Nest
The physical location of the school store, also used to refer to the student section during athletic events.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 6 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.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Gambrills for Crofton High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Gambrills.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

MARC Penn Line via Odenton station, Annapolis Transit

Nearest Airports

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

14 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Student Parking Lot

surface_lot • Permit-only; limited

Students must vacate vehicles immediately upon arrival and are not permitted to return until dismissal.

Faculty Parking Lot (Front)

surface_lot • Faculty only

Located in front of the building.

Faculty Parking Lot (Rear)

surface_lot • Faculty only

Located behind the building.

Campus News

Latest updates from Crofton High School

No. 25 Crofton Cardinals Defeat South River 41-20

The Crofton High School football team secured a dominant victory over South River with a final score of 41-20, maintaining their position in the state's top 25 rankings.

Oct 10, 2026

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AACPS Launches 39th Annual Harvest for the Hungry Campaign

Crofton High and other Anne Arundel County schools have begun the 'Kids Helping Kids' fundraising campaign, collecting food and donations for the Anne Arundel County Food Bank throughout October.

Oct 1, 2026

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AACPS Provides Redistricting Update for 2026-2027 School Year

Following a court stay, Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced that Crofton-area parents have the option to choose between the Crofton or Arundel feeder schools for their students' placement this year.

Jul 24, 2026

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Routine announcements regarding school events and operations are moving to the AACPS mobile app and website feed; emergency notifications will continue on the website alert banner.

Routine announcements regarding school events and operations are moving to the AACPS mobile app and website feed; emergency notifications will continue on the website alert banner.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Crofton High School

Project Unity Day (Two-hour Early Dismissal)

October 13, 2026

Crofton High School

A scheduled two-hour early dismissal for students to facilitate professional development and Project Unity Day activities.

Senior Financial Aid Night

October 15, 2026

Auditorium

An informational session for seniors and their families regarding financial aid processes, starting at 6:00 PM.

Homecoming Football Game

October 16, 2026

Crofton High School Stadium

The annual Homecoming football game featuring the Crofton Cardinals. The PTSO will have a table for volunteers and merchandise.

Homecoming Dance

October 17, 2026

Cafeteria

The school's official Homecoming Dance for students, held from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Homecoming Parade & Festival

October 17, 2026

Gambrills / Crofton Area

A community celebration including a parade from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

No School - Teacher Workday

October 26, 2026

N/A

Schools are closed for all students to allow for a scheduled teacher workday.

Crofton Choral Connection Concert

October 27, 2026

Auditorium

Choral performance starting at 6:30 PM.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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