Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on business education and competition.
G
- Glads
- Short for Gladiators, the school's official mascot and the name used for the student body.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a student organization for those interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and event planning body.
T
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria, officially branded as the School Nutrition program in Fulton County Schools.
- The Creek
- Common shorthand for Johns Creek High School.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, particularly football and basketball games.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association, a club for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- johns_creek_high_school_cafeteria
- Johns Creek High School Cafeteria
- Late Start
- Specific days in the school calendar where classes begin later than usual to allow for teacher professional development.
- Surface
- Refers to the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet issued to every student as part of the Fulton County Schools 1:1 device initiative.
- The Colosseum
- The main gymnasium where basketball games, volleyball matches, and pep rallies are held.
- The Hub
- The technology support area located within the Media Center where students go for laptop repairs and IT assistance.
- The Media Center
- The school library, which also houses the technology support desk.
- The Stadium
- The main outdoor athletic field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse games.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 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.