Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 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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A
- A La Carte
- The separate food line where students purchase individual snacks, drinks, and premium items instead of the standard meal.
D
- Dining Commons
- The large, open seating area used for lunch and student gatherings.
- Dub-High
- A common shorthand nickname for Walton High School.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America; a popular career-oriented student organization on campus.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a popular club for students interested in medical careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; a service-based organization for high-achieving students.
R
- Raider
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any Walton student.
- Raider Valley
- The school's football stadium and athletic complex.
- Raiders
- The collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the student-led body responsible for planning school events like Homecoming.
T
- The Bubble
- A term used by students to describe the affluent and sheltered environment of the East Cobb/Walton community.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where school lunches are served.
- The Commons
- The main dining and social area where students eat lunch.
- The Line
- The standard cafeteria queue for the daily hot lunch special.
- The Pit
- The designated student cheering section at football and basketball games.
- The Pitch
- The official name of the Walton High School student newspaper.
- The Raider Way
- The school's official philosophy and code of conduct for students.
W
- Walton Stress
- A common phrase used by students to describe the high-pressure academic environment and competitive culture of the school.
- WEB
- Walton Enrichment Block; a designated 30-minute period for students to seek extra help, attend club meetings, or study.
- WEF
- Walton Education Foundation; the non-profit organization that supports school funding and projects.
- WSA
- Walton Student Ambassadors; students who lead tours and represent the school to visitors.
- WTV
- Walton Television; the student-run broadcast program that produces the morning announcements and news segments.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AO
- Advisement Opportunity; a dedicated period in the schedule for homeroom, study, or meetings.
- CTLS
- Cobb Teaching and Learning System; the digital platform used for class assignments, digital textbooks, and virtual learning.
- Late Start
- Specific days on the calendar where the school day begins later than the standard 8:20 AM start time for teacher professional development.
- Late Start Monday
- The weekly schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for teacher collaboration.
- Off-Campus
- A privilege reserved for seniors allowing them to leave campus for lunch, provided they have the required permit.
- ParentVue
- The portal used by parents to monitor student progress and school communications.
- Raider Arena
- The school's primary gymnasium used for sports and pep rallies.
- Raider Time
- The specific time slot during the day (often during WEB) used for remediation or advisement.
- Raider Valley
- The school's football stadium and track facility.
- StudentVUE
- The online portal and app used by students to track their grades, attendance, and schedules.
- The Deck
- The multi-level parking structure used by students and staff.
- The Information Center
- The school's media center and library facility.
- The Media Center
- The school library, used for research, quiet study, and checking out technology.
- The New Building
- The primary four-story academic facility that opened in 2017, housing most classrooms.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center; the venue for concerts, plays, and large-scale school presentations.
- The Pit
- The lower level of the cafeteria/commons area where students congregate during lunch.
- The Rotunda
- The circular architectural feature near the entrance often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- The Theater
- The performing arts center where plays, concerts, and large assemblies are held.
- walton_high_school_cafeteria
- Walton High School Cafeteria
- WEB
- Walton Enrichment Block; a scheduled period during the day for tutoring, clubs, or quiet study.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 20 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.