Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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A
- A, B, or C Lunch
- The three specific 30-minute time slots assigned to students for lunch during the midday periods.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific time blocks designated for student lunch periods based on their class schedule.
C
- CHAMP
- Clarence High School Arts Management Program, a student-run organization managing school events.
- Clarence Pride
- A common phrase used to denote school spirit and community involvement.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club for students interested in business careers and competitions.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the organization for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
R
- Red Devils
- The official mascot and collective nickname for Clarence High School students and athletic teams.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a club focused on peer-to-peer education and safety.
- SEE
- Students for Environmental Enlightenment, the high school's environmental and recycling club.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
T
- The Advocate
- The name of the student-run newspaper that covers school news and events.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where students eat and congregate during their assigned lunch blocks.
- The Commons
- The primary cafeteria and central gathering area for students during lunch periods.
- The Hollow
- A reference to Clarence Hollow, the historic district of the town where students often spend time after school.
- The Pit
- The central sunken cafeteria area where students eat lunch and congregate.
- The Red Letter
- The name of the official student-run newspaper and media outlet.
- The Snack Bar
- The secondary food service line offering a la carte items and snacks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 6-Day Cycle
- The rotating schedule (Day 1 through Day 6) used to determine which classes meet, rather than a standard Monday-Friday calendar.
- A-Wing
- The section of the building primarily housing administrative offices and core subject classrooms.
- Activity Period
- The time immediately following the last period of the day (usually 3:30 PM) reserved for clubs, sports, and extra help from teachers.
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- Clarence High School Cafeteria
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Bus
- The supplemental bus service provided for students who stay after school for Activity Period or athletics.
- Late Start
- Designated Wednesday mornings when classes begin later than the standard time to allow for staff development.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and computer access.
- Parent Portal
- The online interface for parents to monitor student progress and school communications.
- Schoology
- The primary learning management system used by teachers to distribute assignments and course materials.
- The Auditorium
- The main stage and seating area for school plays, concerts, and assemblies.
- The Commons
- The large, open central area used for dining and large school gatherings.
- The Field House
- The large athletic facility used for physical education and indoor sporting events.
- The Guidance Office
- The central hub for school counselors, college planning, and student records.
- The Gymnasium
- The main athletic facility used for physical education and indoor sports competitions.
- The Lecture Hall
- A large, tiered classroom (Room 202) used for guest speakers, large group instruction, and club meetings.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, quiet study, and checking out books.
- The Loop
- The circular driveway in front of the school used for student drop-off and pick-up traffic.
- The Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for physical education and varsity athletic events.
- The Media Center
- The school library and primary computer research hub.
- The Pit
- The central, multi-level common area and cafeteria at the heart of the school.
- The Red/Black Calendar
- The color-coded system used to differentiate between alternating block days for certain elective or lab classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 22 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.