Academic calendar
First Quarter 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Second Quarter 2026-2027
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- A-Lunch
- The first of two rotating lunch periods, determined by a student's third or fourth-period teacher.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school spirit, events, and club funding.
B
- B-Lunch
- The second of two rotating lunch periods, typically for students in specific wings or subjects during the midday block.
D
- DECA
- A club for students interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, highly active at Bellevue.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a student organization for those pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
P
- PTSA
- Parent Teacher Student Association; the primary organization for parent involvement and school community support.
T
- The Barque
- The official student-run newspaper of Bellevue High School.
- The Blast
- The weekly community newsletter sent out by the PTSA to keep families informed.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and social hub where school breakfast and lunch are served.
W
- Wolverines
- The official mascot and collective name for the Bellevue High School student body.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- bellevue_high_school_cafeteria
- Bellevue High School Cafeteria
- Finals Week
- The end-of-semester period featuring a modified block schedule for comprehensive exams.
- Late Start
- The Monday morning schedule where classes begin at 9:00 AM instead of the usual 8:00 AM to allow for teacher collaboration.
- ORCA Card
- The transit pass provided to eligible students for use on King County Metro and Sound Transit buses.
- The Commons
- The large, open central area of the school used for dining, assemblies, and student gatherings.
- The Library
- The school's media center, often used for quiet study and research.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and all-school assemblies.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for theater productions, band concerts, and choir performances.
- Tutorial
- A dedicated 30-minute block in the schedule for students to seek extra help from teachers or finish homework.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Quarter 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.