Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for campus events and clubs.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a club focused on supporting Black students and promoting cultural awareness.
D
- DECA
- A prominent business and marketing club that competes in regional and international conferences.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
S
- Scot
- The school mascot (the Scots), often used to refer to a student or the school community.
- Screamin' Scots
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- SOS
- Service Over Self; a student organization dedicated to community service and volunteering.
T
- The Hill
- A reference to the school's steep geographic location and the physical exertion required to navigate campus.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor gathering space where the majority of students eat lunch and socialize.
- The Student Union
- The main cafeteria and indoor eating area where school lunch is served.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and announcements.
- carlmont_cafeteria
- Carlmont Cafeteria
- Flex Time
- A designated instructional block in the schedule for students to seek academic help or attend club meetings.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- A modified bell schedule, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for PE classes, basketball, and volleyball games.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for drama performances, concerts, and large assemblies.
- The S-Wing
- The science wing, containing biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories.
- The T-Wing
- The building wing primarily housing technical, vocational, and art classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.