Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for school events and clubs.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program designed to support students in college readiness.
E
- ELAC
- English Learner Advisory Committee, a group focused on the needs of students learning English.
M
- MSA
- Marin School of the Arts, a specialized arts program hosted on the Novato High campus.
- MSA kids
- A common term for students enrolled in the Marin School of the Arts program.
T
- The Buzz
- The name of the student-run news broadcast and digital publication.
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students receive daily meals.
- The Snack Bar
- A secondary food service location on campus for quick snacks and drinks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aeries
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Gordon Gym
- The main gymnasium, named after a long-time coach, used for rallies and indoor sports.
- Late Start
- The modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin at 9:40 AM instead of the usual time.
- novato_high_school_cafeteria
- Novato High School Cafeteria
- Off-campus lunch
- A privilege granted to juniors and seniors allowing them to leave campus during the lunch period.
- Old Gym
- The smaller, original gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller athletic events.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication platform used by the school for announcements and alerts.
- Student ID
- A required card for checking out books, entering dances, and receiving school meals.
- The Center
- The Center for the Arts, the primary facility for MSA performances and classes.
- The Library
- The school's Learning Commons, used for study and research.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students gather during lunch and breaks.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 11 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.