Academic calendar
First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fourth Quarter 2026
- First Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Second Quarter 2026-2027
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- Chaps
- Short for Chaparrals, the school's official mascot and the collective name for the student body.
H
- Hyline
- The school's award-winning varsity drill and dance team.
M
- Mu Alpha Theta
- The campus mathematics honor society.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; the campus chapter for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
P
- PALS
- Peer Assistance Leadership and Service; a mentoring program where upperclassmen support younger students.
T
- TEC
- Todd Dodge Exhibition Center; the athletic facility often used for indoor sports and community events.
- The Bubble
- A term used by students and locals to describe the perceived affluent and isolated environment of the Westlake/Eanes community.
- The Cage
- The designated student cheering section at football games and other major athletic events.
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering hub for students during lunch periods.
- The Snack Bar
- A separate food service line in the cafeteria offering quick-service items and a la carte snacks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System where teachers post assignments, course materials, and digital quizzes.
- Chap Court
- The central courtyard area used for student socializing and outdoor events.
- Late Start
- The convention of school starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday mornings to allow for teacher professional development.
- NGC
- Ninth Grade Center; the dedicated wing and facility for freshman students.
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center; the venue for theater productions, choir concerts, and band performances.
- Skyward
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and official records.
- Smart Tag
- The required ID card system used for campus security, library checkouts, and boarding school buses.
- The Pit
- The nickname for the main competition gymnasium where basketball and volleyball games are held.
- Tutorials
- Designated time before or after school (and sometimes during lunch) for students to receive extra help from teachers.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Quarter 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.