Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school events and spirit.
B
- Bearcats
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body collectively.
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on community and cultural awareness.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The primary indoor food service area located near the center of campus.
- The Quad
- The central hub of the school where students gather between classes and during lunch.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where the majority of students eat lunch and socialize.
V
- VAPA
- Visual and Performing Arts; the collective department for music, drama, and art programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by teachers to post assignments, grades, and course materials.
- Flex
- A designated period in the schedule for students to seek academic help, attend club meetings, or study.
- Infinite Campus
- The official district portal used for tracking attendance, final grades, and student records.
- Late Start
- A scheduling convention, typically on Mondays, where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- Little Theater
- A smaller performance space used for drama classes and intimate productions.
- Main Building
- The primary historic structure housing administrative offices and many classrooms.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, a large modern venue used for concerts, plays, and assemblies.
- SamTrans
- The public bus system (San Mateo County Transit District) that many students use for their daily commute to school.
- san_mateo_high_school_cafeteria
- San Mateo High School Cafeteria
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for PE classes, basketball, and volleyball games.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 10 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.