Academic calendar
First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Quarter 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- Second Quarter 2026-2027
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
- First Quarter 2027
- School Year 2027-2028
- Second Quarter 2027-2028
- Third Quarter 2028
- Fourth Quarter 2028
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- A, B, C, D Lunch
- The four specific lunch shifts assigned based on a student's 4th or 5th period teacher.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that competes in business-related events.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club for students interested in business careers.
H
- Hawk Talk
- The name of the student-run newspaper and broadcast news program.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where students eat and congregate during lunch blocks.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at home athletic games.
W
- Warhawks
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- james_madison_high_school_cafeteria
- James Madison High School Cafeteria
- Kiss and Ride
- The designated area for parents to drop off and pick up students to manage traffic flow.
- Learning Seminar
- A dedicated 90-minute block on Black Days used for academic support, club meetings, or study hall.
- Red/Black Days
- The block scheduling system where 'Red' days consist of odd periods and 'Black' days consist of even periods.
- Schoology
- The learning management system used by students to access assignments and course materials.
- SIS
- The Student Information System (ParentVUE/StudentVUE) used for checking official grades and attendance.
- The Aux Gym
- The auxiliary gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller athletic events.
- The Modulars
- The temporary trailer classrooms located outside the main building, often used during renovations or for overflow.
- The Warhawk Statue
- A prominent statue near the school entrance often used as a landmark or meeting spot.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.