Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for organizing rallies, dances, and school spirit events.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination; a college-readiness program and elective class for students aiming for four-year universities.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a prominent student organization focused on community and advocacy for Black students.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- M-A
- The standard shorthand name for Menlo-Atherton High School used by students, staff, and the community.
P
- PAL
- Peninsula Athletic League; the regional sports conference in which M-A athletic teams compete.
S
- Snack Bar
- The outdoor-facing service windows where students purchase a la carte food items during break and lunch.
T
- The Bear
- The school mascot and a collective term for the student body (e.g., 'Once a Bear, always a Bear').
- The Cafeteria
- The primary indoor food service area, often used for quick meal pickup before heading outside.
- The Chronicle
- The M-A Chronicle, the award-winning student-run newspaper and primary source of campus news.
- The Green
- The central grassy quad area where the majority of students congregate for lunch and social breaks.
- The Pride
- The official name for the M-A student cheering section at athletic events, particularly football and basketball.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, resources, and course announcements.
- Flex Time
- A designated period in the weekly schedule for students to seek extra help from teachers or attend club meetings.
- G-Wing
- The newest multi-story building on campus, primarily housing science and mathematics classrooms.
- I-Wing
- The Industrial Arts wing, containing classrooms for subjects like photography, woodshop, and digital media.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by the Sequoia Union High School District for tracking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- The modified schedule, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later in the morning to allow for staff professional development.
- The Bear Notes
- The weekly digital newsletter sent to the M-A community containing important dates, news, and administrative updates.
- The Field House
- The secondary athletic facility used for wrestling, volleyball, and smaller gym-based activities.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, school-wide rallies, and physical education.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for school plays, concerts, and large-scale presentations.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 approved campus terms and 10 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.