International SchoolStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for International School. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Bellevue School District Academic Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for International School

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
Bellevue School District Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
10
Local details
5

Academic calendar

Bellevue School District Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 23, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Term 1 2026
  2. Bellevue School District Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
  3. Term 2 2026
  4. Term 3 2027
  5. Term 4 2027

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Campus language

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10 terms

A

Ab
Shorthand for 'Ab initio,' referring to beginner-level IB language courses.
Anthro
Shorthand for the Social & Cultural Anthropology IB subject.

C

C-Store
The student-run Campus Store (tuck shop) that sells snacks, drinks, and breakfast items.
Caf
The campus Dining Hall or cafeteria.
CAS
Creativity, Activity, and Service; a core requirement of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Castle on the Hill
The student-run newspaper and media website.
CEC
Constructive Engagement of Conflict; a leadership track focused on group facilitation and restorative justice.

E

ExEd
Experiential Education; the school's program for extracurricular activities and community service.

N

ND
National Day; regional cultural shows and distinctions (e.g., AND for Africa, END for Europe).

T

TCK
Third Culture Kid; a common term for students who grew up in cultures outside their parents' passport countries.

Places and practicalities

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

5 details
CEC retreat
A mandatory weekend leadership and orientation retreat for all first-year students.
Check
The nightly roll call or curfew verification performed by residential staff.
international_school_cafeteria
International School Cafeteria
Lower Campus
The residential area of campus situated below the main Castle building.
The Farm
The campus agroecology research center where students participate in sustainable agriculture.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Bellevue School District Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Jun 23, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 5 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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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Bellevue for International School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Bellevue.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,572

Cost of Living Index

190

Student Population

27,695

City Transportation

Walkability

43

Bikeability

51

Public Transit

King County Metro, Sound Transit buses, Sound Transit 2 Line light rail

Nearest Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

8 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Front Visitor Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Intended for short-term visitors; no parking in assigned staff/student spots.

Student/Staff Assigned Parking

surface_lot • Assigned

Assigned spots for students (priority to Seniors) and staff.

Campus News

Latest updates from International School

Bellevue School District Named Among 2027 Best School Districts in Washington

The Bellevue School District was recognized as the #2 school district in Washington for 2027 by Niche.

Oct 8, 2026

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Secure Your 2026-27 IS Yearbook!

Announcements regarding the purchase of yearbooks for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Sep 22, 2026

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Superintendent's Blog: From Nursery Rhymes to National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Superintendent Aramaki highlights district achievements and the start of the school year.

Sep 24, 2026

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Report safety concerns anonymously via Vector Alert.

Report safety concerns anonymously via Vector Alert.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at International School

11th Grade Parent/Guardian Night

October 21, 2026

International School

Information session for parents and guardians of 11th grade students.

Community-Wide Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic

October 22, 2026

Tillicum Middle School

A district-wide health clinic open from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

High School Homecoming Dance

October 24, 2026

International School

Homecoming dance event for high school students from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Early Literacy Screening and Dyslexia Family Event

October 27, 2026

Wilburton Instructional Service Center, Rainier Room

District event providing information on literacy screening and dyslexia.

Special Board Meeting - Planning Meeting

November 2, 2026

Bellevue City Hall

Bellevue School District board planning meeting from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

9th & 10th Grade Parent/Guardian Night

November 4, 2026

International School

Information session for parents and guardians of 9th and 10th grade students starting at 6:30 PM.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@internationalschool.edu

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