Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Jun 9, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government organization responsible for school events, pep rallies, and club approvals.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on African American culture and community.
C
- CHS
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Calabasas High School.
- Coyote
- The school mascot; students often refer to themselves or their peers as Coyotes.
- Coyote Club
- The athletic booster organization that supports the school's sports teams and facilities.
- Coyote Pack
- The official name for the student cheering section at athletic events.
- Coyote Pride
- The general term for school spirit and adherence to campus values
- Coyotes
- The official school mascot and the collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an honor society for students with high academic standing.
- CTE
- Career Technical Education; a program offering specialized pathways like Media and Entertainment (AME) or business.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a student organization for those interested in healthcare careers.
J
- JSA
- Junior State of America; the school's debate and political awareness club.
- JSU
- Jewish Student Union; a student organization focused on Jewish culture and community.
K
- KYOTV
- The student-run broadcast news program that produces video announcements and campus features.
L
- LINQ CONNECT
- The digital payment platform used by students to manage meal funds and pay for cafeteria purchases.
- LVUSD
- Las Virgenes Unified School District; the school district that oversees Calabasas High School.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations; a club where students simulate UN diplomatic sessions
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an academic service organization for high-achieving students.
- Nutrition
- The designated mid-morning break between classes for snacks and socializing.
O
- Oracle
- The name of the Calabasas High School yearbook.
P
- PFC
- Parent Faculty Club; the primary parent-led organization that fundraises for school enrichment programs and facilities.
R
- ROP
- Regional Occupational Program; career-technical education courses offered to students.
S
- Sagebrush
- Sagebrush Cantina, a popular local restaurant nearby often frequented by students and families.
- Smart Snacks
- A la carte food items sold in the cafeteria that meet specific nutritional guidelines, often purchased using a cashless account.
- Student Store
- The on-campus shop where students buy spirit wear, school supplies, and sometimes snacks or dance tickets.
T
- The 818
- Slang for the local San Fernando Valley area code, often used to denote local pride
- The Bubble
- A common student and local term referring to the perceived isolated, affluent, and high-pressure environment of Calabasas High.
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria located on campus
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining area where students receive free daily breakfast and lunch under the Universal Meals Program.
- The Commons
- The main indoor cafeteria and student gathering area for lunch.
- The Courier
- The official student-run newspaper, often referred to by its shorthand name.
- The Courier
- The official student-run newspaper of Calabasas High School.
- The Hill
- A nickname for the school's physical location and the surrounding Calabasas area, often used in sports rivalries.
- The PACK
- A school-wide acronym and identity (Problems, Analyze, Communicate, Know) representing the expected learning goals for all students.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor area where the majority of students eat lunch and socialize.
- The Student Store
- On-campus location for purchasing snacks, drinks, and school spirit merchandise
- TVP
- Theater Video Production; the school's award-winning media and performing arts department.
V
- VAPA
- Visual and Performing Arts; refers to the collective arts department and its programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- One of the primary classroom hallways, often associated with specific academic departments.
- Aeries
- The online student information system used for checking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, modules, and course materials.
- chs_caf
- CHS Café
- Coyote Card
- The official student identification card required for library checkouts and school events.
- Keith Ritchie Field
- The school's main football stadium and track facility, named after a former coach.
- Late Start
- A modified bell schedule where classes begin later than usual, typically used for staff development or professional learning days.
- Lecture Hall
- A specific large-capacity classroom used for guest speakers, testing, and larger group presentations.
- Lower Quad
- The lower-level outdoor courtyard area, often used for club fairs and student activities.
- Nutrition
- The mid-morning break between classes, similar to a short recess or snack time
- Off-Campus Pass
- A permit allowing upperclassmen to leave campus during the lunch period.
- PAEC
- The Performing Arts and Education Center; a professional-grade theater on campus used for school plays, concerts, and district events.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication app used by the administration to send news, alerts, and forms to students and parents.
- PeachJar
- The digital platform used by the school to distribute flyers for clubs, sports, and community events.
- Support
- A designated 35-minute block in the weekly schedule for students to seek extra help from teachers.
- The 200s
- The wing of classrooms often used for humanities and social studies.
- The 700s
- The wing of classrooms typically associated with math and science courses.
- The Bell Schedule
- The daily timetable that dictates class periods, passing periods, and lunch times.
- The Courier
- The official student-run newspaper of Calabasas High School.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and school rallies.
- The Kiosk
- The digital check-in system used for students arriving late or leaving early.
- The Library
- The school's media center, used for research, quiet study, and textbook distribution.
- The Media Center
- The school library and resource hub for research and study
- The PAEC
- The Performing Arts Education Center; the professional-grade theater used for school plays, concerts, and major events.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students gather during nutrition and lunch
- The Wellness Center
- A dedicated space on campus for student mental health support and relaxation.
- Transit Pass
- A specific pass required for students to ride the City of Calabasas peak-hour shuttles that serve the high school.
- Upper Quad
- The higher-elevation outdoor gathering area where students socialize during lunch and nutrition.
- WeTip
- An anonymous reporting service used by students to report safety concerns or incidents on campus.
- Zero Period
- An optional class period that meets before the official start of the school day, typically at 7:30 AM.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Jun 9, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 38 approved campus terms and 30 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.