Foothill HighStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for Foothill High

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Quarter 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

3 entries
  1. Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Quarter 2027
  3. Spring Quarter 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ASB
Associated Student Body; the student-led government responsible for school rallies, dances, and events.

D

DECA
A major campus club focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship competitions.

F

Falcons
The mascot and collective identity for the student body.

P

PPIE
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education, a local foundation that provides critical funding for campus programs and technology.
PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association, the collaborative body for school-wide parent involvement.

T

The Caf
The standard student shorthand for the main school cafeteria where lunch is served.
The Hill
A nickname for the campus itself, referencing its literal elevation and the steep walk from the student parking lot.
The Student Store
The primary spot on campus for students to purchase snacks, beverages, and school-branded merchandise.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Access
A dedicated period during the school day for students to seek extra help from teachers or complete homework.
foothill_high_school_cafeteria
Foothill High School Cafeteria
Future Fund
The centralized online registration and payment system used for school fees and athletic clearances.
Late Start
A schedule convention, typically held on Wednesdays, where classes begin later in the morning to allow for teacher collaboration.
StudentConnection
The student-facing portal (Q system) used to monitor real-time grades, transcripts, and attendance.
The Event Center
The main gymnasium and performance venue, used for graduation, basketball games, and pep rallies.
The I-Building
The Innovation Building, a modern wing of the campus housing specialized technology and math classrooms.
The Media Center
The formal name for the school library, used for independent study and research.
The Quad
The central open-air area of campus where students gather for lunch, club fairs, and social breaks.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 9 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.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Sacramento for Foothill High Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Sacramento.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

65

Public Transit

Sacramento Regional Transit District light rail, Sacramento Regional Transit District buses

Nearest Airports

Sacramento International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

62°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Gold Lot

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Primary lot for student parking; violators in staff or blue lots risk losing privileges.

Blue Lot

surface_lot • Restricted

Restricted lot; not for general student parking.

Campus News

Latest updates from Foothill High

Opening Doors to College - HBCU Recruitment Fair

Twin Rivers Unified students connected with representatives from approximately 35 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to explore options, admissions, and scholarships.

Sep 25, 2026

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#TRUSDProud Alert: Counselors Attend Dual Enrollment Summit

Four district counselors attended the DualWorks 13th Annual Dual Enrollment Summit to explore new ways to support student success and future-readiness.

Sep 10, 2026

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Twin Rivers Students and Staff Recognition

Forty individuals from the Twin Rivers Unified School District were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the school community.

Sep 3, 2026

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#TRUSDProud Alert! Four Twin Rivers Unified School District counselors spent the past two days at the DualWorks 13th Annual Dual Enrollment Summit in Santa Clara, exploring new ways to support student success.

#TRUSDProud Alert! Four Twin Rivers Unified School District counselors spent the past two days at the DualWorks 13th Annual Dual Enrollment Summit in Santa Clara, exploring new ways to support student success.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Foothill High

Girls Volleyball vs Leroy Greene (JV/Var)

October 12, 2026

Foothill High School

Junior Varsity and Varsity volleyball match against Leroy Greene.

Girls Volleyball vs Florin (JV/Var)

October 14, 2026

Foothill High School

Junior Varsity and Varsity volleyball match against Florin.

TRUSD College Fair

October 14, 2026

Twin Rivers Unified School District

Annual district college fair beginning at 8:00 AM.

End of 1st Quarter

October 16, 2026

Foothill High School

Academic deadline marking the end of the first quarter.

Girls Volleyball at Johnson (N/JV/Var)

October 16, 2026

Johnson High School

Away volleyball match at Johnson High School.

Flag Football vs Florin

October 19, 2026

Foothill High School

Home flag football game against Florin at 6:00 PM.

Football at Burbank

October 23, 2026

Burbank High School

Varsity football game at Burbank High School at 7:00 PM.

Flag Football at Johnson

October 26, 2026

Johnson High School

Away flag football game at Johnson High School at 6:00 PM.

Campus Details

Academic System

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