Academic calendar
Quarter 1 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Quarter 1Relevant now
- Quarter 2 / Semester 1
- Quarter 3
- Quarter 4 / Semester 2
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- A La Carte
- The secondary food line where students purchase individual snacks, drinks, and premium items outside the standard meal plan.
D
- DECA
- The business and marketing club that competes in role-play and case study events.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals (formerly Health Occupations Students of America).
K
- K-Town
- A local nickname for the village of Kimberly.
M
- Makers
- Short for Papermakers, the official mascot of Kimberly High School.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the service-based organization for high-achieving students.
T
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering area where lunch is served.
- The Maker
- A reference to the school's mascot or the general spirit of the student body.
- The Red Zone
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, known for high energy and red attire.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System where teachers post assignments, quizzes, and course materials.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal (often called 'IC') where students and parents check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days (typically Wednesdays) where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff development.
- Parking Permit
- A required tag for students to park in the designated high school student lots.
- The Commons
- The large open area in the center of the school used for lunch and social gatherings.
- The Fieldhouse
- The primary gymnasium complex used for basketball games, volleyball, and pep rallies.
- The Indoor
- The Indoor Athletic Facility, a large turf-covered building used for sports practices during winter.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, quiet study, and checking out technology.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for school plays, concerts, and large presentations.
- The Red Zone Pass
- A specific pass or shirt often required for priority access to the student section at major games.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Quarter 1 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 10 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.