Academic calendar
Full Summer Semester 2026 runs May 19, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 1 Session 2026
- Full Summer Semester 2026Relevant now
- Summer 2 Session 2026
- Fall Semester 2026
- Fall Semester First Half 2026
- Fall Semester Second Half 2026
- Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Spring Semester First Half 2027
- Spring Semester Second Half 2027
- Full Summer Semester 2027
- Summer 1 Session 2027
Campus language
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Showing 14 of 14 terms
A
- A La Carte
- The separate food line in the cafeteria for purchasing individual snacks and drinks rather than full meals.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three staggered lunch periods assigned based on a student's third or fourth block teacher.
E
- Edison
- Refers to the broader school district or the town, often used when discussing inter-district rivalries.
F
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a prominent career and technical student organization at JPS.
H
- Hawks
- The school mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field.
J
- JP
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff for John P. Stevens High School.
- JP Stage
- The school's theater and drama department responsible for seasonal plays and musicals.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular club for debating international issues and simulating UN conferences.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the academic excellence and service organization.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area where students eat lunch.
- The Nest
- The designated student section at athletic events, known for high energy and school spirit.
- The Pit
- The central cafeteria area where students eat lunch and congregate.
- Tri-M
- The Modern Music Masters Honor Society for high-achieving music students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- The section of the school primarily housing English and Social Studies classrooms.
- B-Wing
- The section of the school primarily housing Mathematics and Science classrooms.
- Block Schedule
- The daily schedule consisting of four extended class periods rather than a traditional eight-period day.
- C-Wing
- The section of the school housing World Languages and Fine Arts.
- D-Wing
- The wing containing the gymnasium, locker rooms, and athletic facilities.
- Genesis
- The online student information system used to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- ID Card
- The mandatory identification card students must carry for security and cafeteria purchases.
- Late Start
- Designated days (often called 'Delayed Openings' officially) when the school day begins later than usual.
- Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for varsity athletic events and large school assemblies.
- New Wing
- The addition to the school building that primarily houses science and mathematics classrooms.
- Old Wing
- The original section of the school building.
- Parent Portal
- The specific Genesis login interface for parents to monitor student progress.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for building access, library services, and cafeteria transactions.
- The Auditorium
- The main performance space for school plays, concerts, and assemblies.
- The Hub
- The school's media center and library, often used for study and research.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Full Summer Semester 2026 runs May 19, 2026 – Aug 27, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 15 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.