Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 20, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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E
- Explorers
- The Law Enforcement Explorer program for students interested in police careers.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, the primary organization for students in the Emergency Medical Services program.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students who meet high standards of scholarship, service, and leadership.
S
- Sentinels
- The official mascot and the name used to refer to the student body as a whole.
- SkillsUSA
- A national organization for students in technical and skilled service occupations, central to the school's CTE mission.
- StuCo
- Student Council, the student-led government responsible for school events and spirit.
T
- The Seal
- The school emblem located on the floor in the main foyer; students traditionally avoid walking on it out of respect.
- Tribute
- The common shorthand name students use to refer to the school.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, modules, and digital coursework.
- IC
- Infinite Campus, the district-wide portal used by students and parents to track grades and attendance.
- Late Start
- The Monday schedule where school begins later than the standard Tuesday-Friday start time.
- Magnet Bus
- The transportation system provided for students living outside the immediate zone to attend the academy.
- The Courtroom
- The mock courtroom used by Law Enforcement and legal students for trial simulations.
- The Dispatch Lab
- The high-tech facility where students train for emergency telecommunications and 911 dispatch.
- The Fire Bay
- The specialized garage and training area where Fire Science students practice with equipment.
- The Forensic Lab
- The specialized science lab used for crime scene investigation and evidence analysis.
- Uniforms
- The mandatory dress code consisting of school-approved polos or program-specific tactical gear (BDUs).
- vtcta_cafeteria
- VTCTA Cafeteria
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 20, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 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.