Academic calendar
Segundo cuatrimestre runs Aug 11, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Mesas de exámenesMesas de exámenes Julio-Agosto 2026
- Segundo cuatrimestreSegundo cuatrimestre 2026Relevant now
- Mesas de exámenesMesas de exámenes Noviembre-Diciembre 2026
Campus language
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A
- AMSAFE
- The teachers' union (Asociación de Magisterio de Santa Fe) frequently mentioned in relation to school strikes or assemblies.
C
- CAI
- Consejo Académico Institucional, the council that governs academic decisions and institutional life.
- CE
- Centro de Estudiantes, the student-led organization that represents the student body.
- CES
- Centro de Estudiantes; the student union that represents the interests of the student body.
- CET
- Centro de Estudiantes Terciarios; the student union representing those in teacher training programs.
- Cursada
- The duration of a course and the requirement of attending its classes.
E
- El Buffet
- The school's cafeteria and snack shop where students gather between classes for food and coffee.
- El Terciario
- Refers specifically to the higher education/teacher training level of the school.
- ENS 40
- Escuela Normal Superior N° 40, the official designation of the entire institution.
F
- Final
- The comprehensive exam required to pass a subject after completing the coursework.
I
- IES 40
- Instituto de Educación Superior N° 40, the specific name for the tertiary/teacher training level.
- ISFD
- Instituto Superior de Formación Docente; the higher education branch focused on teacher training.
- ISP 40
- Instituto Superior de Profesorado N° 40, the tertiary education division of the school.
L
- La 40
- The most common shorthand used by locals and students to refer to the school.
- La Normal
- The most common way students and locals refer to the institution.
- Libre
- A student who failed to meet attendance or midterm requirements and must take a more difficult final exam.
N
- Normalista
- A term of identity for any student or alumnus attending the Escuela Normal.
P
- Parcial
- A midterm exam or major assessment held during the school term.
- Previas
- Subjects failed in previous years that a student still needs to pass to graduate high school.
- Promocionar
- The act of passing a subject entirely through midterms without having to take a final exam.
R
- Recu
- Short for 'recuperatorio,' referring to the make-up exam taken if a student fails a midterm.
- Regular
- A student who has passed midterms and met attendance requirements, allowing them to take a standard final.
- Rendir
- The act of taking a final exam, often used with 'libre' (as an external student) or 'regular'.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aula Magna
- The main auditorium or large hall used for formal ceremonies and significant academic events.
- Bedelía
- The administrative office responsible for student records, enrollment, and official certificates.
- BEG
- Boleto Educativo Gratuito; the provincial program providing free bus travel for students.
- Biblioteca
- The school library, a primary study space for students across all levels.
- Boleto Educativo
- The provincial program (BEG) providing free bus travel for students, requiring validation from the school office.
- Campus Virtual
- The Moodle-based online platform where professors post materials and students submit assignments.
- Cooperadora
- The school's cooperative association; students typically pay a voluntary fee here to support facility maintenance.
- El Patio
- The central open area where students congregate during breaks.
- Inscripción
- The formal registration period where students must sign up for specific subjects and exams.
- Inscripción Web
- The mandatory online registration process for exams and new academic years via the provincial portal.
- La 40
- The common shorthand for the entire school building, derived from its official number.
- La Normal
- The common shorthand for the entire Escuela Normal Superior N° 40 building.
- Libreta
- The student record book (now often digital) used to officially document exam scores and course completion.
- Mesas
- The specific exam periods (typically February, July, and December) when students register for finals.
- Preceptoría
- The office in charge of daily attendance and student affairs for the secondary school division.
- Progresar
- The national scholarship program that many students at the 'Terciario' level utilize.
- RAM
- Régimen Académico Marco; the official document outlining the rules for student evaluation and promotion.
- Salón de Actos
- The main auditorium used for graduation ceremonies, exams, and institutional events.
- Secretaría
- The administrative office where students handle enrollment, certificates, and official paperwork.
- SGE
- Sistema de Gestión Escolar, the provincial digital platform used to check grades, attendance, and academic history.
- SIGAE
- The provincial online system (Sistema de Gestión de Alumnos) where students check their academic records and grades.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Segundo cuatrimestre runs Aug 11, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 21 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.