Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Relevant now
- Semester 2
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- Apollos
- The school mascot, often used to refer to the student body as a whole.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student leadership and government group.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union, a club providing community and support for Black students.
D
- DECA
- A student organization for those interested in business and marketing.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students exploring medical careers.
S
- SNN
- Sunset News Network, the student-run broadcast news program.
T
- The Commons
- The primary area for student dining and social gathering during lunch.
- The Sunset Way
- The school's core values and behavioral expectations for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The online learning platform where students access assignments and course materials.
- Flex
- A dedicated period for students to receive academic support or attend club meetings.
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, the rigorous academic program and curriculum offered at the school.
- Late Start
- The Wednesday schedule where school begins later to allow for teacher collaboration.
- StudentVUE
- The digital portal for students to access grades, attendance, and course history.
- sunset_high_school_cafeteria
- Sunset High School Cafeteria
- The Black Box
- The intimate theater space used for drama classes and small productions.
- The Commons
- The central hub of the school used for lunch, assemblies, and events.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic facility for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide assemblies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.