Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 6, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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C
- Cavalier Cafe
- The official branding for the school cafeteria and meal service areas.
- Cavs
- A common abbreviation for the school's mascot, the Cavaliers.
D
- DTV
- Dorman Television, the student-led broadcast journalism and media production program.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a student organization for those interested in healthcare careers.
J
- JROTC
- The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program hosted at the school.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the body responsible for organizing student events and representation.
T
- The Roar
- The designated name for the Dorman High School student spirit section at athletic games.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Schedule
- The alternating block schedule system used for specific elective and year-long courses.
- Cavalier Stadium
- The primary outdoor stadium used for football and track events.
- CCC
- The College and Career Center, located within the main building for guidance and post-graduation planning.
- Clear Bag Policy
- The security requirement for all spectators attending athletic events at school facilities.
- DFC
- Dorman Freshman Campus, the separate facility designated specifically for ninth-grade students.
- dorman_high_school_cafeteria
- Dorman High School Cafeteria
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Schoology
- The primary learning management system where teachers post assignments and course resources.
- The Arena
- The large multi-purpose indoor athletic facility primarily used for basketball and volleyball.
- The FAC
- The Fine Arts Center, which houses the school's auditorium and arts classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 6, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 10 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.