Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 27, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- A La Carte
- The line for purchasing individual snacks, drinks, or extra items outside of the standard meal.
- A, B, C, D Lunch
- The four specific time blocks for lunch, assigned based on a student's third-period teacher.
- A, B, or C Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student based on their mid-day block teacher.
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three specific time shifts assigned to students for their midday meal break.
C
- Cosby Village
- The adjacent shopping center frequently visited by students before or after school hours.
D
- DECA
- An association for students interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club for students interested in business careers.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club primarily for students in the Health Science Specialty Center.
M
- Main Line
- The primary cafeteria queue for standard hot school lunches.
- Midlo
- Shorthand for Midlothian, the suburban area where Cosby High School is located.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- SCA
- Student Council Association, the school's student government organization.
T
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering area where students eat lunch.
- The Gables
- Cosby Village, the shopping center adjacent to the school where students often go after hours.
- The Grill
- The cafeteria station serving burgers, sandwiches, and fries.
- The Ship
- Short for 'The Titan Ship,' a term used to refer to the school community or the student spirit section.
- The Village
- Local shorthand for the Woodlake/Clover Hill area surrounding the school.
- The Zone
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- Titan
- The official mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- Titan Pride
- A common phrase used to denote school spirit and adherence to school values.
- Titan Territory
- A general term for the school campus and its athletic grounds.
- Titan Up
- The school's official motto and rallying cry used at pep rallies and sporting events.
- Titan Zone
- The designated student section at sports games, known for high energy and specific themes.
- Titans
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Days
- The alternating block schedule system where students attend different classes every other day.
- A/B Schedule
- The block scheduling system where students attend different sets of classes on alternating days.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- Chromebook
- The district-provided laptop that students are required to bring to class daily.
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- Cosby High School Cafeteria
- Early Release
- Days when the school schedule is shortened, typically for teacher workdays or professional development.
- Even/Odd Days
- The block scheduling system where students attend periods 1, 3, 5, 7 or 2, 4, 6, 8 on alternating days.
- Hall Pass
- A required physical or digital authorization for students to be in the hallways during class time.
- Health Science Center
- The specific wing or area dedicated to the school's medical specialty program.
- Health Science Wing
- The area of the building dedicated to the school's medical specialty center programs.
- Late Start
- A schedule used during inclement weather where the school day begins two hours later than the standard time.
- StudentVue
- The digital portal and app used by students to monitor their grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Aux Gym
- The auxiliary (smaller) gymnasium used for PE classes and wrestling.
- The Auxiliary Gym
- The smaller secondary gymnasium used for physical education and wrestling matches.
- The Center
- The Health Science Specialty Center, a specific wing and program within the school.
- The Commons
- The main open-concept area of the school used for dining and large gatherings.
- The Forum
- A large lecture hall used for guest speakers, club meetings, and specialized presentations.
- The Health Science Center
- The specific wing of the building dedicated to the medical specialty program.
- The Main Gym
- The primary indoor athletic space for basketball and volleyball games.
- The Pit
- The designated student section in the gymnasium or stadium for cheering at sports games.
- The Specialty Center
- The wing or designated area housing the Health Science curriculum.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic complex where football, soccer, and track events are held.
- The Titan Dome
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, volleyball matches, and pep rallies.
- Titan Stadium
- The primary outdoor sports venue for football, track, and soccer games.
- Titan Time
- A designated period in the schedule for academic remediation, enrichment, or club meetings.
- Zone Parking
- The designated student parking areas which require a specific permit and adherence to assigned spots.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 26 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.