Great Bridge HighStudent Guide

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Great Bridge High

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
8
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 17, 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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8 terms

D

DECA
Distributive Education Clubs of America, a club for students interested in marketing and entrepreneurship.

F

FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on business education and leadership.

G

Green and Gold
The official school colors, often used to describe school spirit or dress themes.

H

HOSA
Future Health Professionals, an organization for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.

S

SCA
Student Council Association, the primary student government body.

T

The Bridge
A common shorthand name for Great Bridge High School used by students and the community.
The Commons
The central cafeteria and gathering area where students eat lunch.

W

Wildcat Country
A term referring to the school grounds and the collective spirit of the student body.

Places and practicalities

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

9 details
A/B Day
The alternating block schedule system where students attend different sets of classes every other day.
great_bridge_high_school_cafeteria
Great Bridge High School Cafeteria
Schoology
The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments and course materials.
StudentVUE
The online portal used by students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
The Bus Loop
The specific area at the front or side of the school designated for bus loading and unloading.
The Forum
A large instructional space used for guest speakers, meetings, and testing.
The Main Gym
The primary indoor arena for basketball, volleyball, and pep rallies.
Wildcat Hour
A designated block of time during the school day for lunch, remediation, and club meetings.
Wildcat Stadium
The main outdoor athletic complex for football, track, and soccer.

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 17, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 9 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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Life in Chesapeake for Great Bridge High Students

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Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

City Transportation

Public Transit

Hampton Roads Transit

Nearest Airports

Norfolk International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Campus Operations Snapshot

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Student Parking Lot

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Campus News

Latest updates from Great Bridge High

Updated Spectator Entry Guidelines for District Athletic Events

Chesapeake Public Schools has updated its spectator entry policies to enhance safety and streamline stadium entry for students, families, and the community.

Aug 28, 2026

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Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker Hosts Meet & Greet at Great Bridge High

New Superintendent Dr. Brubaker visited Great Bridge High School as part of a district-wide listening tour to engage with students, staff, and families.

Aug 26, 2026

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TEDx Great Bridge High School Youth Talks Shared

Eleven seniors from the Dual Enrollment College Composition class shared their ideas and talks as part of the TEDx Great Bridge High School Youth event.

Jul 20, 2026

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Chesapeake Public Schools Introduces New Online Payment System

The district has launched 'Givebacks,' a new online payment system replacing the previous Online School Payments (OSP) platform.

Jul 6, 2026

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Chesapeake Public Schools is operating on a normal schedule as of August 18, 2026.

Chesapeake Public Schools is operating on a normal schedule as of August 18, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Great Bridge High

End of High School Grading Period

October 8, 2026

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The conclusion of the current grading period for high school students.

Envision: A College and Career Readiness Night

October 8, 2026

Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320

An event for students to learn about specialized programs, academies, and college readiness opportunities offered by Chesapeake Public Schools.

Experience Chesapeake Career Center: Open House

October 14, 2026

Chesapeake Career Center, 1617 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

An open house to learn about programs and the application process for the 2027-2028 school year, featuring building tours and student Q&A.

Federal Impact Aid Card Day

October 20, 2026

Great Bridge High School

Designated day for the collection of Federal Impact Aid cards.

Campus Details

Academic System

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