Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jun 2, 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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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for school events and clubs.
G
- Gondos
- Short for Gondoliers, the official mascot and the collective name for the student body.
N
- Nutrition
- The designated 15-20 minute morning break between second and third period where breakfast/snacks are served.
P
- POPS
- Pain of the Prison System, a prominent student club providing a community for those with incarcerated loved ones.
R
- Rydell
- A nickname for the campus referencing its role as the filming location for the fictional Rydell High in the movie Grease.
S
- SAS
- School for Advanced Studies, the resident honors program for gifted and high-achieving students.
- STEM
- The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Magnet program.
T
- The Caf
- The central cafeteria where students pick up lunch and nutrition items.
- The Front Lawn
- The large grassy area in front of Cunningham Hall, a popular spot for photos and socializing.
- The Student Store
- The on-campus shop where students purchase snacks, spirit wear, and school supplies.
W
- WADA
- World Languages and Global Studies Magnet, one of the specialized academic tracks at the school.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Big Blue Bus
- The Santa Monica transit system frequently used by students to commute to and from the Venice campus.
- Cunningham Hall
- The historic main administration and classroom building, often used as the face of the school.
- Late Start
- Refers to Professional Development Tuesdays when classes begin later than the standard 8:00 AM start time.
- Schoology
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students and teachers for assignments, grades, and updates.
- TAP Card
- The transit card provided to students for discounted or free fare on LAUSD-affiliated transit like the Metro and Big Blue Bus.
- The East Gym
- One of the primary athletic facilities, often used for physical education and indoor sports.
- The Oarsman
- The iconic statue in front of the school, frequently used as a landmark or meeting point for students.
- The Oarsman
- The name of the student-run newspaper, which serves as the primary source for campus news.
- The Shop Building
- The facility housing technical and vocational education classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 9 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.