Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government organization responsible for school activities and rallies.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination; a college-readiness program and elective class.
M
- MEHS
- Mt. Eden High School; the standard abbreviation for the school used in official and student communications.
- Monarchs
- The official school mascot and the term used to refer to the student body.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.
- The Monarch Way
- The school's behavioral framework and values, specifically: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
- The Snack Bar
- The outdoor service window providing quick-service meals and snacks during break and lunch.
V
- VAPA
- Visual and Performing Arts; refers to the collective department of music, theater, and art programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- The primary building wing housing administrative offices and various classrooms.
- AC Transit
- The public bus system (specifically routes like the 86) that many students use for transportation to and from campus.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and official schedules.
- Late Start
- The modified bell schedule occurring on Wednesdays where the school day begins later than usual.
- mt_eden_high_school_cafeteria
- Mt. Eden High School Cafeteria
- Student ID
- The required identification card used for campus entry, library checkouts, and purchasing lunch.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium used for physical education, basketball games, and school-wide rallies.
- The Library
- The school's media center used for study, research, and textbook distribution.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students congregate during lunch and passing periods.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.