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School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Jun 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AACHA
- African American Cultural Heritage Alliance, a student organization focused on strengthening campus culture and community partnerships.
- Avalos
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to the school.
- Avalos Ambassadors
- A student leadership group that represents the school at district events and leads campus initiatives like the EcoBot Challenge.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college-readiness program that is a core part of the student curriculum.
B
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a student organization for those pursuing careers in business management, office administration, and other related fields.
- Bridge
- The mandatory Summer Bridge program designed to prepare incoming freshmen for the rigor of college-level coursework.
C
- Child Nutrition
- The official department name for the school's food service program, often used in logistics and payment documentation.
- Cohort
- The specific group of peers a student remains with throughout their four-year degree path.
D
- Dual
- Dual credit courses, which allow students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously.
- Dual Credit
- Refers to the college-level courses students take to earn their Associate Degree simultaneously with high school.
E
- Early College
- The academic model of the school, focusing on graduating with both a diploma and an Associate degree.
- EcoBot
- A premier STEM challenge where student ambassadors lead robotics and engineering initiatives.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals (formerly Health Occupations Students of America), for students interested in healthcare careers.
L
- LSC
- Lone Star College, the higher education partner where students take dual credit courses.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
P
- P-TECH
- Short for Pathways in Technology; students often use this to refer to the school's unique academic model and identity.
- P-TECH
- Pathways in Technology Early College High School, the school's core program model.
- P-TECHers
- A common term used by staff and students to refer to the student body.
- Pathways
- The specific career-focused 'majors' students choose, such as Paralegal Studies, Cybersecurity, or Inspection Technology.
S
- SchoolCafé
- The digital platform and mobile app used by students to view daily menus, check nutritional information, and manage cafeteria meal accounts.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and advocacy group.
- Skills
- SkillsUSA, the primary career and technical student organization (CTSO) for students in the P-TECH program.
- SkillsUSA
- A career and technical student organization that hosts competitions in various professional and trade skills.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student government body responsible for planning school events and representing student interests.
- Summer Bridge
- The mandatory multi-day orientation program for incoming freshmen to transition into the P-TECH model.
T
- The Bistro
- The student-run restaurant and cafe located within the Blanson CTE building, operated by culinary arts students.
- The Bridge
- Short for the Summer Bridge program, a mandatory orientation for incoming freshmen to prepare for college rigor.
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students receive breakfast and lunch; Avalos participates in the community eligibility provision for free meals.
- The Cohort
- Refers to the specific group of students entering the program in the same year, who often take many classes together.
- The Pathway
- The specific career track a student is enrolled in, such as Cybersecurity, Paralegal, or Teaching.
- The Victory
- Shorthand for the Victory Center building where most high school classes are held.
- Triple Crown
- A term used to describe the school's unique opportunity for students to graduate with a high school diploma, an associate degree, and workforce credentials.
V
- Victory Cafe
- The dining area located within the Lone Star College-Victory Center building shared by students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Day
- The block scheduling system where classes alternate every other day.
- Avalos
- The main Richard A. Avalos P-TECH Early College High School building located on Aldine Mail Route Road.
- avalos_p_tech_cafeteria
- Avalos P-TECH Cafeteria
- Badge
- The mandatory student identification card that must be worn on a lanyard at all times for security.
- Blanson
- The Dr. Archie L. Blanson Career and Technical Education High School building, which houses the Avalos P-TECH program.
- Bus Pass
- A temporary authorization form provided by the school for students awaiting permanent bus route assignments.
- Business Casual
- The professional dress code required for students on specific days or during industry partner visits.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System used specifically for Lone Star College courses and college-level assignments.
- ClassLink
- The single sign-on online learning portal used to access all school-related digital tools and applications.
- Clear Backpacks
- A mandatory security requirement for all students; official clear backpacks are often purchased through the AISD Backpack Store.
- Cyber Lab
- The specialized computer lab used for the Cybersecurity pathway coursework.
- D2L
- Desire2Learn (Brightspace), the online portal used specifically for Lone Star College coursework and grades.
- Degree Map
- The specific sequence of courses students must follow to ensure they earn their Associate degree by high school graduation.
- Degree Plan
- The specific roadmap of courses a student must complete to earn their Associate of Applied Science degree by graduation.
- Dual Credit
- The program allowing students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously at no cost to the student.
- Early College
- The accelerated academic model that allows students to graduate with both a diploma and an Associate Degree.
- East Aldine Center
- The official name of the shared facility housing both Avalos P-TECH and the Lone Star College East Aldine Center.
- East Wing
- The section of the building containing student support services, registration, the learning center, and academic classrooms.
- HAC
- Home Access Center, the online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Home Campus
- Refers to the student's original zoned high school for extracurriculars like sports.
- ID Badge
- The mandatory identification card required for campus security and accessing Lone Star College resources.
- Late Start
- Specific days in the Aldine ISD calendar where classes begin later than the standard 7:00 AM start.
- LSC
- Shorthand for Lone Star College, used when referring to the college-side facilities or administration.
- LSC ID
- The Lone Star College student identification card required for accessing college resources, libraries, and testing centers.
- LSC-North Harris
- The Lone Star College-North Harris campus where students attend their college-level dual credit courses.
- LSC-Victory
- Common shorthand for the Lone Star College-Victory Center campus.
- METRO
- The Houston public transit system used by many students to commute to the Victory Center.
- METRO Q-Card
- The transit card provided to students for commuting to the Victory Center via Houston's bus system.
- Q Card
- The METRO fare card used by students for discounted or school-provided transit access.
- RevTrak
- The online payment system used for school fees, club dues, and other non-dining campus transactions.
- Schoology
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and class announcements.
- Student ID
- The dual-purpose identification card required for access to both Aldine ISD services and Lone Star College facilities.
- Student ID Badges
- Required identification that must be visibly worn by all students at all times while on campus or riding the bus.
- Summer Bridge
- The mandatory transition program for incoming freshmen to prepare for the rigors of college-level coursework.
- The Lab
- General reference to the specialized technical classrooms, such as the Cybersecurity or Engineering labs.
- The Shuttle
- The district-provided bus transportation that moves students between the high school and the Lone Star College campus.
- Triangular Lobby
- The central, two-story daylight-filled entry point of the school that serves as a hub for collaboration and student information.
- VC
- The Victory Center, the main building shared between Avalos P-TECH and Lone Star College.
- Victory
- Common shorthand for the entire Victory Center campus location.
- Victory Campus
- The physical location of the school, distinct from other Aldine ISD high school campuses.
- Victory Center
- The Lone Star College facility that serves as the primary campus for Avalos P-TECH students.
- Workforce Shops
- The specialized area of the campus dedicated to hands-on training in welding, HVAC, pipefitting, and electrical work.
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 – Jun 3, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 33 approved campus terms and 42 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.