Academic calendar
Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Term 2026Relevant now
- January Session 2027
- Spring Term 2027
- Summer School 7-Week Session 2027
Campus language
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E
- Eagle News
- The school's digital newsletter used to communicate weekly updates and event schedules to families.
- Eagles
- The school mascot; used to refer to the students and the broader school spirit.
G
- GT
- Gifted and Talented; refers to students identified for advanced academic services and the specific programming they receive.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate; the educational framework and magnet theme that defines the school's curriculum.
N
- Nutrislice
- The digital platform and mobile app used by students and parents to view daily school lunch and breakfast menus.
P
- PTO
- Parent Teacher Organization; the primary volunteer and fundraising body for the school community.
- PYP
- Primary Years Programme; the specific IB curriculum designated for students in elementary school.
S
- SDMC
- Shared Decision-Making Committee; a group of parents, teachers, and staff that advises on school operations and improvement plans.
T
- The Harvard Way
- The local code of conduct and set of core values (Respectful, Responsible, Safe) expected of all students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Ancillary
- The term used for 'specials' or rotating elective classes including Art, Music, PE, and STEM Lab.
- harvard_elementary_cafeteria
- Harvard Elementary Cafeteria
- HISD Connect
- The online portal (PowerSchool) where parents and students monitor grades, attendance, and official school records.
- Magnet
- Refers to the school's status as a district-wide STEM and IB magnet school, which influences enrollment and curriculum focus.
- Nature Center
- The specialized outdoor classroom and garden area used for hands-on science and environmental lessons.
- SPARK Park
- The campus playground and outdoor recreation area which doubles as a community park during non-school hours.
- VIPS
- Volunteers in Public Schools; the mandatory background check and registration process required for any parent or community member to volunteer on campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Term 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 7 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.