Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus language
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B
- Belfry
- Refers to the Belfry Club, the school's drama society and the oldest high school dramatic organization in the country.
C
- CSO
- Community Service Organization, the primary student body coordinating volunteer work and charity events.
G
- GA-PC
- The annual, historic rivalry day between Germantown Academy and William Penn Charter School.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student organization providing a supportive space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- House
- One of the eight administrative and social groupings (e.g., Osbourn, Truesdell) that Upper School students are assigned to for advisory.
S
- Sage
- Refers to Sage Dining Services, the third-party company that provides all student meals.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the elected group of students representing student interests to the administration.
T
- The Academy News
- The student-run newspaper covering campus events and opinions.
- The Pav
- Shorthand for the Korman Family Pavilion, the school's primary dining hall and communal hub.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Carey Stadium
- The primary athletic stadium used for football, track and field, and graduation ceremonies.
- Connor Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students gather for breaks, lunch, and school-wide social events.
- House Meeting
- A regular period in the schedule where students meet within their specific House for announcements and community building.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where the school day begins later than usual, often used for faculty professional development.
- nexdine_s_germantown_academy_cafe
- Nexdine's Germantown Academy Cafe
- Senior Project
- A mandatory independent study or internship conducted by seniors during their final three weeks of school.
- The Arts Center
- The dedicated facility for performing and visual arts, including the main theater and gallery spaces.
- The Field House
- The main indoor athletic complex housing multiple gymnasiums and the fitness center.
- The Preserve
- A 126-acre outdoor campus area featuring wetlands and trails used for science classes and recreation.
- Veracross
- The online portal where students and parents access class schedules, grades, and daily homework assignments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 10 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.