Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Session I 2026
- Session II 2026
- Spring Semester 2027
- Session III 2027
- Session IV 2027
- Summer Session 2027
- May Session 2027
- Session V 2027
- Session VI 2027
Campus language
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Showing 15 of 15 terms
A
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college-readiness program.
B
- Blue/Black days
- The alternating block schedule system used to designate which classes meet on a given day.
C
- Chick-fil-a
- A popular off-campus student hangout for after-school meals.
D
- DECA
- A club for students interested in marketing, finance, and management.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a student career organization.
K
- King Soopers
- The nearby grocery store often used by students for snacks or as a meeting point.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students.
O
- One Pack
- The school's unifying motto and identity, emphasizing community among students.
P
- Patio
- The outdoor seating area adjacent to the cafeteria where clubs often meet.
- PTCO
- Parent Teacher Community Organization, the school's version of a PTA.
S
- Sonic
- A common local fast-food destination for students after athletic games.
T
- The Chronicle
- The Grandview Chronicle, the student-run newspaper.
- The Gazette
- The Grandview Gazette, the school's official newsletter for parents and students.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association, focusing on STEM-related competitions.
W
- Wolves
- The school mascot and the collective name for the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 90-Minute Late Start
- A delayed school opening schedule typically used during inclement weather.
- Advisory
- A specific period in the Wednesday schedule for student check-ins and activities.
- FACS
- Family and Consumer Science wing, where cooking and life-skills classes are held.
- grandview_high_school_cafeteria
- Grandview High School Cafeteria
- ILC
- Integrated Learning Center, a space for specialized educational support.
- MySchoolBucks
- The online platform used by students and parents to fund cafeteria meal accounts.
- One Pack 101
- A mandatory orientation course for all incoming 9th-grade students.
- Safe2Tell
- An anonymous reporting system for students to share safety concerns.
- SSC
- Student Support Center, a designated area for academic and personal assistance.
- Upper hall
- The open area located at the west end of the building, often used for club meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 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.