Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
- Fall Semester 2027
- Spring Semester 2028
Campus language
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F
- Falcon Pride
- The common school spirit slogan used in announcements and events.
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on business and leadership skills.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on service and scholarship.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student government organization.
T
- The Bistro
- A secondary cafeteria line offering premium or specialized food options separate from the main lunch line.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, reflecting the Falcon mascot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A scheduled period for study hall, school-wide announcements, or character education lessons.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- HAC
- Home Access Center, the online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades and attendance.
- ID Badge
- Mandatory identification that must be worn on a lanyard and visible at all times while on campus.
- SmartPass
- The digital hall pass system students must use on their devices to leave the classroom.
- The LGI
- Large Group Instruction room, a tiered seating room used for club meetings and presentations.
- The Nat
- The Natatorium, the indoor swimming and diving facility.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for theater, choir, and band performances.
- The Rotunda
- The main circular entrance and lobby area of the school building.
- tompkins_hs_cafeteria
- Tompkins HS Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 10 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.