SMP NEGERI 17 BALIKPAPANStudent Guide

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Institution in Kota Balikpapan, Prov. Kalimantan Timur. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for SMP NEGERI 17 BALIKPAPAN

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
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
9
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

Cabut
Slang for skipping a class or leaving the school premises without authorization.

E

Ekskul
Short for extracurricular activities, a major part of student life after regular school hours.

K

Kantin
The school canteen where students purchase meals and snacks during rest periods.

M

Mading
Short for Majalah Dinding (Wall Magazine), the physical board where students post creative works and news.

O

OSIS
The Student Council (Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah), the primary student governing body.

P

Paskibra
The flag-hoisting troop responsible for ceremonies and discipline training.
PMR
Youth Red Cross (Palang Merah Remaja), a student organization focused on first aid and community health.
Pramuka
The school's Scout movement, which is a mandatory or highly active extracurricular program.

S

Spentubels
The most common student-coined nickname for SMP Negeri 17 Balikpapan.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
ANBK
Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer, the national assessment period that often dictates lab usage and student schedules.
Atribut Lengkap
The requirement to wear full uniform accessories, including school ties, belts, and hats, usually checked during Monday ceremonies.
Baju Batik
A specific uniform day (commonly Thursday) where students wear school-specific or local batik patterns.
kantin_sekolah_school_canteen
Kantin Sekolah (School Canteen)
Lab Kom
The Computer Laboratory, primarily used for Information Technology classes and national exams.
Musholla
The prayer room on campus used for daily congregational prayers by Muslim students.
Perpus
Short for Perpustakaan, the school library used for research and literacy activities.
TU
Tata Usaha, the administrative office where students handle paperwork and school records.
Upacara
The mandatory flag ceremony held every Monday morning; requires punctuality and formal uniform.

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 9 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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Life in Kota Balikpapan for SMP NEGERI 17 BALIKPAPAN Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Kota Balikpapan.

Timezone

Asia/Makassar

City Transportation

Public Transit

Angkot, Balikpapan City Trans bus, Taxis, Ride-hailing services

Nearest Airports

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af)

Avg Annual Temp

80.6°F

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Campus News

Latest updates from SMP NEGERI 17 BALIKPAPAN

Balikpapan Schools Shift to Distance Learning (PJJ) Due to Poor Air Quality

The Balikpapan City Government has officially moved all TK, SD, and SMP students to distance learning (PJJ) starting October 22, 2026, as air quality has reached unhealthy levels due to regional haze.

Oct 22, 2026

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SMP Negeri 17 Continues Focus on Environmental Education as Adiwiyata School

The school maintains its status as a provincial-level 'Adiwiyata' (Green School), integrating environmental protection (PKLH) into its curriculum given its location near the Sungai Wain Protected Forest.

Mar 18, 2026

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Distance Learning (PJJ) Alert: All students are required to study from home starting Oct 22, 2026, due to unhealthy air quality index (ISPU) readings in Balikpapan.

Distance Learning (PJJ) Alert: All students are required to study from home starting Oct 22, 2026, due to unhealthy air quality index (ISPU) readings in Balikpapan.

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Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@smpn17-bpn.sch.id

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