James Lawson High SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for James Lawson High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring Semester 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

D

DECA
An organization for students interested in marketing, finance, and management.

H

HOSA
Future Health Professionals; a club for students interested in healthcare careers.

S

SGA
Student Government Association; the primary student leadership body.

T

The Bolt
The name of the school's official student-led news and media outlet.
The Commons
The central dining and social hub of the school where students eat and gather.
The Lightning
The school's official mascot and the collective name for the student body.
TSA
Technology Student Association; a club focused on STEM and technical skills.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Academy of Business & Hospitality
One of the specialized learning wings within the school building.
Academy of Engineering
The specialized wing dedicated to engineering and technical education.
Academy of Health Science
The wing focused on medical and health-related coursework.
Infinite Campus
The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
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James Lawson High School Cafeteria
MNPS
Metro Nashville Public Schools; the school district that James Lawson High School belongs to.
PLT
Personalized Learning Time; a scheduled block during the school day for academic support, remediation, or enrichment.
Schoology
The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and course updates.
The Commons
The main central area of the school building used for dining and large gatherings.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Jul 3, 2026 – Dec 31, 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.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Life in Nashville for James Lawson High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Nashville.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$2,000

Cost of Living Index

105

Student Population

75,000

City Transportation

Walkability

29

Bikeability

30

Public Transit

WeGo Public Transit bus network, Regional bus services

Nearest Airports

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

59.5°F

Avg Snowfall

10.7 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

West Lot

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Assigned parking spaces only; requires purchased parking tag.

North Lot

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Primary pick-up and drop-off point for WeGo Public Bus passengers.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at James Lawson High School

Football @ Lewis County

August 21, 2026

Lewis County

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Academic System

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