Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
Campus language
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B
- Blue and White
- The official school colors, used to refer to spirit days and school-wide dress codes.
D
- DECA
- A large student organization focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship competitions.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a prominent career-focused student organization at the school.
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a prominent career-technical student org.
- FEA
- Future Educators of America, a club for students interested in teaching careers.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the academic excellence and service organization.
R
- Ram Pride
- The official school motto and common hashtag used to denote school spirit and achievement.
- Rams
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school mascot.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
T
- The Commons
- The primary cafeteria and central gathering space for students during Unit Lunch and events.
- The Hill
- A reference to the school's physical location and the steep driveway leading up to the campus.
- The Rampage
- The name of the student-run newspaper, often used to refer to the journalism program.
- The Rock
- The Spirit Rock located on campus, often painted to celebrate events or student achievements.
U
- Unit Lunch
- A specific one-hour block in the school day where the entire student body and faculty have lunch simultaneously to allow for clubs and extra help.
V
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, referring to the school's arts departments and programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Wing
- The section of the school primarily housing administrative offices and humanities classrooms.
- Community Service Hours
- The mandatory service hours required for graduation or membership in honor societies.
- Genesis
- The online student information system used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- A delayed school opening, typically due to inclement weather, following a specific modified bell schedule.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and quiet work.
- Naviance
- The web-based service used by the guidance department for college applications and career planning.
- Option 2
- A program allowing students to earn graduation credits through non-traditional paths like internships or outside sports.
- Option II
- A program allowing students to earn physical education or elective credits through outside-of-school activities like high-level athletics.
- Quarterlies
- Assessments administered at the end of the first and third marking periods.
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- SAGE Dining Services
- The Bridge
- The hallway area connecting the main building sections, often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering space for students.
- The Field House
- The separate athletic building housing the main gymnasium and indoor sports facilities.
- The LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, quiet study, and testing.
- The Media Center
- The school's library and central hub for research and digital resources.
- The Rock
- A large boulder near the school entrance that is frequently painted by students to celebrate events or sports wins.
- The Senior Lot
- The designated parking area for 12th-grade students, often a focal point of social life for upperclassmen.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 17 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.