Academic calendar
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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E
- El Alvear
- The common shorthand used by students and the community to refer to the school.
- El Buffet
- The school cafeteria or snack bar where students can buy lunch, snacks, and beverages.
- ESI
- Educación Sexual Integral; refers to the mandatory comprehensive sexual education curriculum and dedicated activity weeks.
I
- IMTA
- The primary acronym for Instituto Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear.
K
- Kiosco
- A small stand or kiosk within the school premises for quick purchases of snacks and stationery.
L
- La Seño
- A term of endearment and standard address for female teachers, particularly in the primary levels.
- Llevarse materias
- The act of failing a subject, requiring the student to take make-up exams in December or February.
R
- Rendir
- The process of taking a formal final exam or a make-up test to pass a subject.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Cuaderno de Comunicaciones
- The physical notebook used for official written communication between teachers and parents.
- El Hornerito
- The specific name and building for the school's kindergarten (Jardín de Infantes) section.
- El Patio
- The central outdoor courtyard used for breaks, physical education, and school assemblies.
- Gimnasio
- The indoor sports hall used for physical education and institutional events.
- Jornada Simple
- The school's operational schedule, which consists of a single shift (either morning or afternoon) rather than a full day.
- kiosko_escolar
- Kiosko Escolar
- Preceptoría
- The administrative office responsible for monitoring student attendance, discipline, and daily logistics.
- Villa de Mayo Station
- The nearest station on the Belgrano Norte train line, used by many students and staff for commuting to the school.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 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.