Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Jun 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- COSA
- Council of Student Activities, the primary body for student government and club coordination.
- Cycles
- The unique academic terms at Dewey; the school year is divided into five distinct cycles rather than traditional semesters.
D
- Dewey
- The common shorthand name for John Dewey High School.
L
- LOTE
- Languages Other Than English, often used to refer to the foreign language department or requirements.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the local chapter for high-achieving students.
P
- Phases
- The level or intensity of a course (e.g., Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5 for Honors/AP), part of the school's unique scheduling system.
S
- SGO
- Student Government Organization, representing the student body in school decision-making.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- DIS
- Dewey Independent Study, a program allowing students to pursue self-directed academic projects for credit.
- john_dewey_high_school_cafeteria
- John Dewey High School Cafeteria
- Jupiter
- The online portal (Jupiter Ed) used by students and parents to track grades, assignments, and teacher communication.
- MetroCard
- The MTA-issued transit pass provided to students for commuting to school via bus or subway.
- Scanning
- The daily security process of entering the building through metal detectors and scanning student ID cards.
- The Bridge
- A transition program or specific support area for incoming freshmen to acclimate to the Dewey system.
- The Field
- The large outdoor athletic complex used for sports and physical education.
- The Library
- The central media center and study hub of the school.
- The Main Building
- The primary structure housing classrooms, labs, and administrative offices.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Jun 28, 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.