Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Full 2026
- Summer I 2026Summer Block 1 2026
- Summer 4-Week 2026
- Summer II 2026Summer Block 2 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Spring A 2027Spring Block 1 2027
- Spring B 2027Spring Block 2 2027
- Summer Full 2027
- Summer I 2027Summer Block 1 2027
- Summer 4-Week 2027
- Summer II 2027Summer Block 2 2027
Campus language
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Showing 25 of 25 terms
A
- A/B/C Lunch
- The three staggered lunch periods assigned to students based on their 4th or 5th-period teacher's department.
- AFJROTC
- Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, a prominent leadership program (TX-944) at the school.
C
- CTE
- Career and Technical Education, referring to vocational programs and the specific wing where they are taught.
F
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; a club focused on family and consumer sciences.
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America; a major student organization focused on agricultural education and leadership.
- Fighting Owls
- The mascot and collective name for all Joshua High School athletic teams.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; an organization for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
J
- J-Town
- A local nickname for the city of Joshua and the high school community.
N
- NGC cafeteria
- The dining hall located at the Ninth Grade Campus, used by freshmen and as overflow during construction.
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who meet specific academic and service requirements.
- NJROTC
- Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, a prominent leadership and drill program at the school.
- Nutrikids
- The online meal payment system used by students to manage cafeteria funds.
O
- Owl Camp
- The orientation program held for incoming freshmen to introduce them to the campus.
- Owl Flight
- The student-run news site and newspaper of Joshua High School.
- Owl Pride
- The universal school slogan used to denote school spirit and community standards.
S
- SOJ
- Spirit of Joshua, the high school's award-winning marching band.
- Spirit of Joshua
- The formal name and shorthand for the Joshua High School marching band.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events like Homecoming and prom.
- Student lobby
- A common area used as a temporary dining space during the 2025-2026 cafeteria renovations.
- Sweethearts
- The high school's dance team that performs at football games and competitions.
T
- TALON
- The official name of the Joshua High School yearbook.
- The Blue & White
- The school colors, often used to refer to the student body or athletic teams.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area where school meals are served and students congregate during lunch.
- The Hill
- A reference to the campus or stadium area, often used in the context of home games.
U
- UIL
- University Interscholastic League, referring to academic, athletic, or music competition teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 600 hall
- The specific wing of the high school dedicated to Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments, quizzes, and course materials.
- ClassLink
- The single sign-on dashboard used by students to access all digital textbooks and school apps.
- DAEP
- The Disciplinary Alternative Education Program building, used for students assigned to alternative placement.
- First Student
- The third-party company that manages and operates the district's bus transportation.
- Galbreath
- Galbreath Gymnasium, the primary indoor athletic facility for volleyball and basketball.
- ID Badges
- A mandatory security requirement; students must wear their official school ID on a lanyard at all times.
- Late Start
- Refers to the delayed school start time on specific Wednesdays to allow for teacher professional development.
- Monday OWL Camp
- Enrichment days held on non-instructional Mondays for elementary students, often involving high school volunteers.
- New Horizon
- New Horizon High School, the district's alternative and accelerated education campus.
- New Wing
- The newer addition to the high school building housing modern classrooms.
- NGC
- The Ninth Grade Campus; a separate building/wing specifically for freshmen to help them transition to high school.
- Owl Stadium
- The main football and track stadium located on the school grounds.
- Owl Time
- A dedicated period in the daily schedule for tutorials, club meetings, and advisory activities.
- PLC days
- Wednesday late-start days where the first bell rings at 8:45 AM instead of the usual 8:10 AM.
- Rank One
- The digital system used for submitting athletic physicals and UIL eligibility forms.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Ag Barn
- The off-site or peripheral facility used by FFA students for livestock projects.
- The Owl
- The school mascot; students are expected to 'Protect the Owl' as part of the school's behavioral expectations.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, where theater productions, choir concerts, and band performances are held.
- The Pit
- The nickname for the Galbreath Gymnasium, often used during high-energy basketball games and pep rallies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 21 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.