Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Apr 23, 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
- A La Carte
- The separate food line in the Commons offering individual items rather than standard meals.
- Andrew
- The common way students refer to the school (e.g., 'I go to Andrew').
B
- Bolts
- The most common shorthand for the school's mascot, the Thunderbolts.
D
- D230
- Consolidated High School District 230; the school district governing Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg.
F
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society.
O
- Orange and Black
- The school's official colors, frequently used in spirit chants and branding.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions.
T
- T-Bolts
- An alternative shorthand for the Thunderbolts mascot.
- T-Bolts
- The school's athletic teams and mascot (Thunderbolts).
- The Bolt
- The name of the official student newspaper.
- The Caf
- General student shorthand for the cafeteria area.
- The Commons
- The primary cafeteria and central gathering space for student lunches.
- The District
- Refers to the administration or the broader District 230 community.
V
- V-Show
- The annual student-run Variety Show.
- VJA
- The standard abbreviation for Victor J. Andrew High School.
- VJA Theatre
- The student drama and stagecraft organization.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, quizzes, and course content.
- D230
- Refers to Consolidated High School District 230, the governing body for Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg.
- ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for building entry, library checkout, and cafeteria purchases.
- Late Start
- Designated days (usually Wednesdays) where the school day begins later than the standard 7:30 AM start.
- North Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for varsity basketball, volleyball, and school assemblies.
- Skyward
- The online student information system used to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- South Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education classes and smaller athletic events.
- The Bolt
- The school store located near the Commons where students buy spirit wear and snacks.
- The Bus Porch
- The designated covered area where students wait for bus pickup and drop-off.
- The Commons
- The large central hub of the school used for dining and social events.
- The Deans' Office
- The administrative office responsible for attendance, discipline, and student safety.
- The LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which serves as the school library and media hub.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic arena for varsity basketball, volleyball, and pep assemblies.
- The North Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education and smaller athletic events.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, the venue for school plays, musicals, and concerts.
- The South Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education and lower-level sports.
- Thunderbolt Stadium
- The outdoor athletic field used for football, soccer, and track events.
- vja_cafeteria
- VJA Cafeteria
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 – Apr 23, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 18 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.