Harbor HighStudent Guide

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Harbor 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
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 6, 2026 – May 27, 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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7 terms

A

ASB
Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for organizing school events and clubs.
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination; a college-readiness program and elective class.

C

CTE
Career Technical Education; specialized courses focusing on vocational skills like medicine or green technology.

G

Green and Gold
The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress-up days.
GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

P

Pirates
The collective name for the student body, derived from the school's official mascot.

T

The Caf
The main school cafeteria where breakfast and lunch are served.

Places and practicalities

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

9 details
Infinite Campus
The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
Late Start
The modified Monday schedule where classes begin later than the usual Tuesday-Friday start time.
Off-campus lunch
A privilege reserved for juniors and seniors allowing them to leave campus during the lunch period.
Student ID
The required identification card used for checking out library books and entering school dances.
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Surf City Cafe (Harbor High Cafeteria)
The Gym
The main athletic facility used for PE classes, basketball games, and school-wide assemblies.
The Little Theater
The smaller performance venue used for drama productions, meetings, and presentations.
The Pirate Ship
The student-run store located on campus that sells snacks and school spirit gear.
The Quad
The central outdoor courtyard where students gather for lunch, rallies, and social activities.

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 6, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
7 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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Life in Santa Cruz for Harbor High Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Santa Cruz.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$3,000

Cost of Living Index

180

Student Population

18,000

City Transportation

Walkability

68

Bikeability

62

Public Transit

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

Nearest Airports

Monterey Regional Airport, San Jose Mineta International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Lot 2

surface_lot • Limited to permit holders

Located at 300 La Fonda Ave; primarily for staff and students with valid permits.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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