Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Mini-mester (3-Week) 2026-2027
- Winter Mini-mester (4-Week) 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- May Mini-mester (3-Week) 2027
- May Mini-mester (4-Week) 2027
- Summer I 2027
- Summer II 2027
Campus language
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B
- Blue Out
- A school spirit event where all students are encouraged to wear the school's primary color, blue.
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a club focused on developing leadership and technical skills.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing and management students that competes in business simulations.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service.
R
- Rangers
- The official mascot and collective term for the Lone Star High School student body.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization on campus.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch and congregate during break periods.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Day
- The block scheduling system where students attend four classes on 'A' days and four different classes on 'B' days.
- Advisory
- A specific period in the schedule used for announcements, character education, and administrative tasks.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by teachers to distribute assignments, quizzes, and course materials.
- HAC
- Home Access Center, the online portal where students and parents check official grades and attendance.
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- Lone Star High School Cafeteria
- The Hub
- The campus library and media center, used for research, study, and technology access.
- The Star
- The Ford Center at The Star, a professional-grade facility used by the school for football games and major events.
- Tutorials
- Designated time blocks before or after school for students to meet with teachers for extra help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 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.