Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 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
Campus language
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Showing 17 of 17 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government responsible for campus events and spirit.
- AVID
- Advancement Via Individual Determination, a program designed to support college readiness.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, a rigorous academic program for which the school is a designated World School.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a student organization focused on scholarship, leadership, and service.
R
- ROP
- Regional Occupational Program, providing hands-on vocational and technical training courses.
S
- Snack
- The official name for the 15-minute morning break between second and third periods.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where standard lunch and breakfast are served.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor area where the majority of the student body eats lunch and socializes.
- The Snack Bar
- The window-service food area providing quick meals and snacks during break and lunch.
- The Tiger
- The official student-run newspaper of Valencia High School.
- The Val
- A casual nickname for the school often used in social media tags and student conversation.
- Tiger Grill
- A specific food service window or area within the cafeteria offering grilled items.
- Tiger Lily
- The legacy name of the student newspaper, still frequently referenced by alumni and older students.
- Tiger Tale
- The current name of the official student-run newspaper and digital news platform.
- Tigers
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school's mascot.
V
- V-High
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the school.
- Val Tech
- The Valencia Technology Academy, a specialized four-year program focusing on technology and professional skills.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aeries
- The online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and graduation progress.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post course materials, assignments, and announcements.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal used by the district for students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- The modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time to allow for staff development.
- Late Start Wednesday
- The weekly schedule adjustment where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff development.
- The 100s
- The main classroom wing located near the front of the campus.
- The 500s
- The specific wing of the campus primarily dedicated to science and laboratory classrooms.
- The Cage
- The designated student cheering section in the gymnasium or stadium during athletic events.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for physical education and indoor sports like basketball and volleyball.
- The Loop
- The designated traffic circle at the front of the school used for student drop-off and pick-up.
- The Media Center
- The school library, used for research, quiet study, and technology access.
- The MPR
- The Multi-Purpose Room, used for assemblies, large meetings, and indoor lunch seating.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate for lunch, rallies, and social breaks.
- Tiger Challenge
- A school-wide program or set of expectations focused on character and academic integrity.
- Zero Period
- An optional class period held before the official start of the school day, typically beginning at 7:00 AM.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 15 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.