Academic calendar
First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Room 132 Additional Schedule 2026-2027
- School Year 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 12 of 12 terms
F
- FFEA
- Florida Future Educators of America, a club for students interested in pursuing careers in education.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals (formerly Health Occupations Students of America), for students interested in medical careers.
J
- Jags
- Short for Jaguars, the official mascot and the name students use to refer to themselves.
- Jaguar Pride
- The school's official motto and a common phrase used to denote school spirit.
M
- MAO
- Mu Alpha Theta, the national high school mathematics honor society.
N
- NEHS
- National English Honor Society, dedicated to students excelling in English and literature.
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary body for student leadership and event planning.
- SWC
- Student Wellness Club, an organization focused on mental health awareness and student well-being.
T
- The Caf
- The central school cafeteria where students gather for lunch periods.
- The Charter
- How students and locals refer to the school to distinguish it from other nearby public high schools.
- The Lariat
- The official student-run newspaper and media outlet of PPCHS.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The block scheduling system where students attend periods 1-4 on 'A' days and periods 5-8 on 'B' days.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, modules, and digital course materials.
- Early Release
- Designated days on the school calendar when students are dismissed earlier than the standard time for teacher planning.
- Focus
- The online portal used by students to check their official grades, attendance records, and GPA.
- Media Center
- The school library and resource hub used for research, testing, and quiet study.
- ppchs_cafeteria
- PPCHS Cafeteria
- Service Hours
- Community service hours required for graduation and for maintaining membership in various honor societies.
- Silver Knight
- A prestigious local award program for which high-achieving seniors apply based on their service and academic categories.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area where students often congregate during transition times or lunch.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for physical education, indoor sports, and school-wide pep rallies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 12 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.