Academic calendar
Primer Semestre 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Tercer Trimestre 2025-2026 (C5Y)
- Verano 2026 - Primera sesión corta de junio
- Verano 2026 - Verano largo junio-julio
- Primer Semestre 2026-2027Relevant now
- Segundo Trimestre 2026-2027 (C6X)
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
C
- CE
- Consejo de Estudiantes; the student council responsible for organizing school-wide activities.
- Club de Biblioteca
- The student organization dedicated to assisting in the library and promoting literacy.
- Conquis
- Short for Conquistadores, the school's official mascot and the name for its athletic teams.
- Consejo
- Short for 'Consejo de Estudiantes,' the elected Student Council responsible for school activities.
- Cooperativa Juvenil
- The student-run cooperative, often providing snacks or school supplies.
- Cuelgue
- A failing grade or the act of failing a specific course.
E
- El Comedor
- The school cafeteria where students receive free breakfast and lunch provided by the government.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America; a common vocational student organization at the school.
L
- La Bandeja
- The standard lunch tray; often used metonymically to refer to the school meal itself.
- La Fila
- The line students form to enter the cafeteria and receive their lunch trays.
- La High
- A general term used by students to refer to the high school campus and experience.
- La Inés
- The most common shorthand name used by students to refer to the school.
- La Libre
- A 'free' period that occurs when a teacher is absent or a student has a gap in their schedule.
- La Mendoza
- An alternative shorthand name for the school.
- La Superior
- Common term for the high school, distinguishing it from the nearby middle or elementary schools.
- Los Piratas
- The school's mascot and athletic identity, shared with the municipality of Cabo Rojo.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; the academic organization for high-achieving students (Sociedad Honoraria de Estudios).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- El Anfiteatro
- The school auditorium used for formal ceremonies, graduations, and guest presentations.
- El Comedor
- The separate building or wing dedicated to the cafeteria services.
- El Pabellón
- Refers to specific wings or sections of the school building layout.
- El Ponchador
- The electronic attendance system where students must scan their ID cards upon arrival.
- El Portón
- The main entrance gate; the primary meeting spot for students before school starts and during dismissal.
- El Timbre
- The school bell; its ringing strictly dictates the movement between class periods.
- El Uniforme
- The mandatory school attire, typically consisting of khaki bottoms and a specific colored polo shirt.
- La 100
- Refers to PR-100, the main highway where the school is located; students often say they are 'en la 100' to denote being at school.
- La Biblioteca
- The school library and resource center.
- La Cancha
- The gymnasium and indoor sports court used for physical education, sports games, and assemblies.
- La Fila
- The line students must form to receive their meals in the cafeteria.
- La Oficina
- The administrative wing housing the principal and school secretaries.
- META-PR
- The annual standardized academic tests administered by the Department of Education.
- Permiso de Salida
- The official exit permit required for a student to leave the school grounds before the end of the day.
- Salón de Bellas Artes
- The dedicated classroom area for music and visual arts programs.
- SIE
- Sistema de Información Estudiantil; the online portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- Uniforme
- The mandatory dress code consisting of khaki pants and a specific color polo shirt designated by the school.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Primer Semestre 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 17 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.