Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 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
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school events and clubs.
C
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
I
- Indy
- The universal nickname for Independence High School used by students, staff, and the San Jose community.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; a nationwide organization for high school students based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- Snack Shack
- Small on-campus food service window for purchasing snacks and drinks during breaks.
T
- The Caf
- Common shorthand for the main cafeteria where students eat lunch.
V
- VSA
- Vietnamese Student Association; a major cultural organization on campus known for its annual shows.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access coursework, assignments, and digital resources.
- independence_high_school_cafeteria
- Independence High School Cafeteria
- Infinite Campus
- The student information system portal used for checking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- Modified schedule days where school begins later than the standard time to allow for staff professional development.
- N-Building
- The newer science and mathematics wing located on the northern side of the campus.
- The Clock Tower
- A prominent central landmark often used as a meeting point for students.
- Tutorial
- A dedicated block of time during the school week for students to get extra help from teachers or complete work.
- Villa A
- One of the four main academic building clusters on the expansive campus.
- Villa B
- One of the four main academic building clusters, typically housing specific departments.
- Villa C
- One of the four main academic building clusters on campus.
- Villa D
- One of the four main academic building clusters on campus.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 11 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.