Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 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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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government and leadership organization on campus.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program designed to prepare students for college eligibility.
C
- CJSF
- California Junior Scholastic Federation, an honor society for students with high academic standing.
G
- GISD
- Gadsden Independent School District, the district to which the school belongs.
- GSA
- Genders and Sexualities Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, a competitive STEM-focused club.
N
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society, an organization recognizing students for high academic achievement and service.
P
- PBIS
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, a program used to reward positive student behavior.
- PTSA
- Parent Teacher Student Association, the collaborative group for school community support.
S
- STMS
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Santa Teresa Middle School.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student-led government organization responsible for school events.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The central dining hall where students receive breakfast and lunch daily.
- The MPR
- The Multi-Purpose Room, which serves as the primary indoor dining area and cafeteria.
W
- Warrior Pride
- A local phrase used to describe school spirit and adherence to the school's behavioral expectations.
- Warriors
- The official mascot of Santa Teresa Middle School, used to refer to the student body.
- WEB
- Where Everybody Belongs, a transition program where 8th-grade mentors support incoming 6th-grade students.
- Wildcats
- The official school mascot and the collective name for the student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 2-Hour Delay
- A common schedule adjustment used by the Gadsden Independent School District for winter weather or staff training.
- Activity Bus
- A late-afternoon bus service provided for students who participate in after-school clubs or athletics.
- Advisory
- A specific period in the bell schedule dedicated to school announcements and social-emotional learning.
- Bus Loop
- The designated area for school bus loading and unloading.
- Chromebook
- The district-issued laptop that students are required to bring to every class for digital assignments.
- Dress Code
- The specific set of rules regarding acceptable student attire as outlined in the district handbook.
- ID Badge
- The required identification card that students must have for safety and to access school services.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- The practice of starting school later on Wednesdays to allow for staff professional development.
- Main Office
- The administrative center where visitors check in and students go for attendance issues.
- Media Center
- The school library, which also serves as a hub for research and computer access.
- MPR
- The Multi-Purpose Room, used for lunch, assemblies, and school-wide events.
- PE Clothes
- The mandatory uniform required for participation in Physical Education classes.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Gym
- The facility used for Physical Education classes and indoor athletic events.
- The Library
- The school's Media Center, used for research, book checkout, and quiet study.
- The Portables
- Temporary classroom buildings located outside the main structure used for additional instructional space.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 17 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.