Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 26, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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L
- Launchpad
- The digital portal and learning management system used by students to access assignments and district resources.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students who meet specific academic and service requirements.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing the student body.
T
- TSA
- Technology Student Association, a key extracurricular organization focused on STEM and technical competitions.
V
- Venture
- A student-led, project-based learning initiative that serves as the primary unit of the school's curriculum.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A daily small-group meeting with a staff mentor that serves as a student's primary academic and social support hub.
- D11
- Colorado Springs School District 11, the governing school district for Launch High School.
- Exhibition
- A formal public presentation of student projects held at the end of a term, serving as a major assessment.
- Larkspur
- The primary campus location, often referred to by its street name (Larkspur Drive) to distinguish it from other district programs.
- Late Start
- A scheduling convention, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later in the morning to allow for staff professional development.
- launch_high_school_cafeteria
- Launch High School Cafeteria
- The Lab
- The specialized maker space and workshop area where students build physical components of their projects.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 26, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 5 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.