Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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E
- El Comedor
- The designated cafeteria area where the PAE meals are distributed and consumed.
I
- IESMS
- Institución Educativa Sor Matilde Sastoque; the official acronym for the entire school system.
L
- La Sor
- Common shorthand used by students and locals when referring to the school (e.g., 'Voy para La Sor').
M
- Matildistas
- The collective name for students, alumni, and staff of the institution, used to denote school pride.
P
- PAE
- Programa de Alimentación Escolar; the government-subsidized daily snack or meal provided to students.
- Personería
- The student advocacy office led by the 'Personero Estudiantil', the highest elected student representative.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Manual de Convivencia
- The essential student handbook containing the rules, rights, and disciplinary procedures of the school.
- programa_de_alimentaci_n_escolar_pae
- Programa de Alimentación Escolar (PAE)
- Sede
- The specific campus location a student is assigned to; new students must verify which 'Sede' their grade level attends.
- Sede Camilo Torres
- One of the primary school branches associated with the main institution.
- Sede Juan de Dios
- A primary school campus located in a different neighborhood but part of the IESMS system.
- Sede Policarpa
- The Policarpa Salavarrieta branch, another primary education site under the IESMS umbrella.
- Sede Principal
- The main campus building, typically housing the secondary school (bachillerato) and administrative offices.
- Sede Santa Teresita
- A primary school branch serving the younger student population of the institution.
- SIMAT
- The Integrated Enrollment System used for all official registrations and student record management.
- Uniforme de Diario
- The standard daily uniform worn for regular classes.
- Uniforme de Gala
- The formal uniform required for special ceremonies, parades, and often on specific days like Fridays.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 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.