Academic calendar
2º Semestre 2026 runs Jul 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2º Semestre 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- APM
- Associação de Pais e Mestres; the parent-teacher association that manages school resources and maintenance.
C
- Cantina
- The private snack bar on campus where students purchase snacks and drinks.
- CPS
- Centro Paula Souza; the state government agency that administers all ETECs in São Paulo.
E
- Etecão
- A popular nickname for the school, reflecting its status as the largest and oldest ETEC in Sorocaba.
F
- Fprest
- A common shorthand abbreviation of 'Fernando Prestes' used by students in text and speech.
G
- Grêmio
- The student union (Grêmio Estudantil) that organizes events and represents student interests.
M
- Menção
- The qualitative grading system used (MB for Very Good, B for Good, R for Regular, I for Insufficient).
- Merenda
- The free school meal provided by the state government to students.
R
- Refeitório
- The designated cafeteria area where the merenda is served.
V
- Vestibulinho
- The highly competitive entrance exam required for admission to the school.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Carteirinha
- The student ID card required for identification and access to school services.
- Extensão
- Classes held at partner locations or secondary schools rather than the main campus.
- merenda_escolar_refeit_rio
- Merenda Escolar (Refeitório)
- NSA
- The 'Novo Sistema Acadêmico' portal where students check their grades, attendance, and school announcements.
- Passe Escolar
- The student transit pass used for discounted bus fares on the Sorocaba (URBES) transport system.
- Secretaria
- The administrative office responsible for enrollment, transcripts, and official student documentation.
- Sede
- The main campus of ETEC Fernando Prestes located in Jardim Paulistano, Sorocaba.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2º Semestre 2026 runs Jul 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 7 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.