Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Academic Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 6 of 6 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school events and spirit.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on community and cultural awareness.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
P
- Prepa
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the school (Prepa Tec).
T
- The Cafeteria
- The main indoor area where students receive and eat their daily meals.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Atlantic Campus
- The primary high school building located at 6005 Atlantic Blvd.
- Early Release
- The modified schedule typically occurring on Wednesdays for staff professional development.
- ParentSquare
- The primary communication platform for school-wide announcements, alerts, and teacher messages.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- prepa_tec_meal_program
- Prepa Tec Meal Program
- TAP Card
- The transit card provided to students for subsidized or free travel on LA Metro buses and trains.
- The Front Office
- The main administrative hub for check-ins, late passes, and visitor registration.
- Uniform
- The mandatory dress code consisting of school-branded polo shirts and specific colored bottoms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 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.