Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
7
Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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8 terms
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A
ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization that coordinates school events and activities
C
CIC
Center for International Curriculum, a magnet program focused on global studies and international relations
H
Home of Scholars and Champions
The school's official motto, frequently used by students and alumni to denote school pride
J
Jackrabbits
The official mascot and collective term used for students and athletes
M
MET
Media, Engineering, and Technology, a specialized career-technical magnet program
P
PACE
Program of Accelerated Curricular Experiences, the school's highly competitive academic magnet program
Poly
The most common shorthand name for Long Beach Polytechnic High School
R
Rabbits
A common shortened version of the mascot name used in cheers and casual conversation
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
7 details
0 Period
An optional class period that begins at 7:50 AM before the regular school day starts
100 Building
The main campus building that houses the principal's office and the school's historic trophy cases
Canvas
The learning management system where teachers post course materials and digital assignments
Jackrabbit Entrance
A specific gate on Atlantic Avenue where students enter campus, particularly for early classes
Late Start Wednesday
A weekly schedule where classes begin later in the morning to allow for teacher collaboration
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Polytechnic High School Cafeteria
StudentVUE
The online portal and app used by students to check their current grades, assignments, and attendance
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 7 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.
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Graduation
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Counseling Department
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Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,500
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Trinity Metro bus network, TEXRail commuter rail (Fort Worth–DFW Airport), TRE Trinity Railway Express (Fort Worth–Dallas), ZIPZONE on-demand microtransit
Nearest Airports
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
66°F
Avg Snowfall
4 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Football Field Parking Lot
surface_lot • High
Large blacktop space used for school events and available for community rental.
Main Campus Lot
surface_lot • Moderate
Designated for staff and registered students.
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