Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a student organization focused on cultural awareness and community building.
F
- Fear the Fin
- The school's primary athletic motto and rallying cry used at sporting events.
G
- Gators
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body.
H
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America, a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student-led organization that plans school events and assemblies.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where school breakfast and lunch are 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 and course materials.
- E-hallpass
- The digital hall pass system students must use to request permission to leave class.
- gvhs_cafeteria
- GVHS Cafeteria
- IC
- Infinite Campus, the official portal used by students and parents to track grades and attendance.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where the school start time is delayed for staff development.
- The 100s-500s
- The designated classroom wings, numbered by section (e.g., 100 wing, 200 wing).
- The Pit
- The main gymnasium, home to basketball and volleyball games.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students gather during lunch and passing periods.
- The Swamp
- The school's football stadium and track field.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 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.