School Without Walls HsStudent Guide

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Student guide · Term 2

The semester, explained for School Without Walls Hs

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Term 2
Campus terms
9
Local details
7

Academic calendar

Term 2 runs Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Term 1
  2. Term 2Relevant now
  3. Term 3
  4. Term 4
  5. Term 1
  6. Term 2
  7. Term 3
  8. Term 4

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Campus language

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9 terms

G

G-World
The GWU-linked debit system used by students to purchase lunch at participating local vendors

H

HSA
Home and School Association, the school's parent-teacher-student organization

L

LSAT
Local School Advisory Team, a group of elected advisors for school operations

S

SGA
Student Government Association

T

The Rook
The official student-run newspaper of School Without Walls

W

Walls
The primary shorthand name used by students and staff for the school
Wallshingtonian
A term used to describe a student or member of the School Without Walls community
Western
Western Market, a popular food hall on I St NW frequently used for off-campus lunch
Whole Foods
The grocery store on I St NW where students often use G-World for lunch

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details
2130 G
Shorthand for the school's physical address and main campus building
Foggy Bottom
The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station, the primary transit hub for the student body
G-World Card
The physical ID card used for building access and as a debit card for local food vendors
Kids Ride Free
The DC program that allows students to use their DC One Card for free Metro transit
Off-campus
The privilege granted to students to leave the school building during lunch hours
swwhs_cafeteria
SWWHS Cafeteria
The Grant Building
The historic main school building located at 2130 G St NW

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What academic term is relevant now?
Term 2 runs Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 25, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 7 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.

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Life in Washington for School Without Walls Hs Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Washington.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,800

Cost of Living Index

152

Student Population

170,000

City Transportation

Walkability

76

Bikeability

69

Public Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail, Metrobus, DC Circulator, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC), Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Nearest Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

58.3°F

Avg Snowfall

13.7 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

South Hall Garage (Nearby)

garage • Limited

Nearby parking often used by visitors via SpotHero or ParkWhiz.

Campus News

Latest updates from School Without Walls Hs

School Without Walls Ranked #5 Best Public High School in the Country

U.S. News and World Report ranked School Without Walls High School as the 5th best public high school in the nation for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Aug 21, 2026

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Christopher Alberts Named 2026 DC Teacher of the Year

SWWHS music teacher Christopher Alberts was recognized as the 2026 DC Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly.

Oct 23, 2025

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All students must go through metal detectors when entering the building. School security is assigned to every floor.

All students must go through metal detectors when entering the building. School security is assigned to every floor.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at School Without Walls Hs

General HSA Meeting

September 10, 2026

Via Zoom

A general meeting for the Home and School Association (HSA) to discuss school updates and community engagement.

Club Fair

September 14, 2026

School Without Walls High School

An event for students to explore and join various school clubs and organizations.

Freshman Class Team Building Trip

September 15, 2026

Off-campus

A team-building excursion specifically for the freshman class.

Back to School Night

September 16, 2026

School Without Walls High School

An evening for families to meet teachers and learn about the curriculum for the new school year.

Underclassman Picture Day

September 16, 2026

School Without Walls High School

Scheduled school portraits for underclassmen.

Freshman Class Family Meeting

September 24, 2026

School Without Walls High School

A meeting for families of freshman students to discuss class-specific information.

Penguin Family Mixer

September 26, 2026

School Without Walls High School

A social gathering for the school community to connect and celebrate the start of the year.

Sophomore Grade Family Meeting

September 30, 2026

School Without Walls High School

A meeting for families of sophomore students to discuss grade-level expectations and events.

Campus Details

Academic System

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