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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
2 entries Sep 10 → Feb 1, 2027
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Feb 2 → Jun 28, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
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CTE Career and Technical Education, referring to the specialized vocational majors like Fashion Design and Merchandising. D
Draping A technical term used by students to refer to the process of creating garment patterns on a dress form. F
Fashion The shorthand name students use to refer to the school (e.g., 'I go to Fashion'). G
GSA Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. H
HSFI High School of Fashion Industries. I
Illustration Common shorthand for the Fashion Art and Design classes. L
Look A complete outfit or specific aesthetic designed for a project or the runway. M
Major The specific career track a student is enrolled in, such as Design, Graphics, or Merchandising. N
NHS National Honor Society, the academic recognition organization for high-achieving students. S
SGO Student Government Organization, the primary student leadership body.
SkillsUSA A student organization that competes in technical and leadership skills related to fashion and design. T
The Caf The school cafeteria where students receive free breakfast and lunch.
The Runway The professional-grade fashion runway located within the school used for the annual senior show.
The Show The highly anticipated annual end-of-year fashion show where student designers showcase their collections. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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24th Street The school's physical location and main entrance in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
Blue Card The emergency contact form that every student must have on file with the school office.
CTE Career and Technical Education, the specialized curriculum model that integrates vocational training with academics.
Fashion The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to the school building.
Jupiter Jupiter Ed, the online platform used by students and parents to track grades, assignments, and teacher messages.
MetroCard The student transit pass issued by the NYC DOE for commuting to school via subway or bus.
Scanning The mandatory daily security screening process involving metal detectors and ID checks at the main entrance.
school_cafeteria School Cafeteria
The 1/2/3 or F/M The primary subway lines (23rd St stations) used by the majority of the student body to reach the school.
The Auditorium The historic performance space famous for its WPA-era murals and hosting the annual fashion shows.
Working Papers The official employment certification required for students to participate in paid internships or jobs. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027.
How much campus context is included? 14 approved campus terms and 11 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.
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MEATPACKING BANNER DESIGN - FINAL PRESENTATIONS 11th grade Art and Design students presented their final banner designs to the Meatpacking District Management Association.
Oct 28, 2026
Read More FAMILY HANDBOOKS ARE HERE! HSFI families received resource packages including the school calendar and staff directory to support student success.
Oct 26, 2026
Read More HSFI JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER The school community participated in awareness and support activities for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Librarian Thomas Knowlton joins New York Comic Con Panel HSFI Librarian Thomas Knowlton advocated for literacy and discussed book bans at a recent New York Comic Con panel.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Implementation of cell-phone free classrooms starting with the 2025-26 school year to support distraction-free learning. Implementation of cell-phone free classrooms starting with the 2025-26 school year to support distraction-free learning.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at High School Of Fashion Industries (The)
HSFI Open House November 4, 2026
An opportunity for prospective students and families to learn about the school's programs, including fashion design, business, and art.
Back-to-School Fall Family Edition November 6, 2026
A special event for HSFI families to engage with the school community.
Portfolio Prep Workshop (8th Grade Only) November 7, 2026
Specialized sessions designed to guide 8th graders step-by-step through meeting HSFI portfolio audition requirements.
D2 High School Fair November 13, 2026
A fair for 8th-grade students to learn about various high school programs and meet teachers and current students.
Greenwich Village Orchestra: Legends November 15, 2026
A performance featuring works by William Walton, Maurice Ravel, and Igor Stravinsky.
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