Amador Valley HighStudent Guide

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Student guide · Quarter 1 2026

The semester, explained for Amador Valley High

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Quarter 1 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Quarter 1 2026Relevant now
  2. Semester 1 2026
  3. School Year 2026-2027
  4. Quarter 2 2026
  5. Quarter 3 2027
  6. Semester 2 2027
  7. Quarter 4 2027
  8. Extended Year Summer School 2027

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus events and clubs.
AV Botz
The school's competitive robotics team.
AV Journalism
The student-led media organization that produces the school newspaper and news site.

D

DECA
An association of marketing and business students that competes in regional and national conferences.
Dons
The official mascot and the term used to refer to the student body collectively.

H

HOSA
Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in medical careers.

P

Purple and Gold
The school colors, frequently used in chants and to describe school spirit.

T

The Quad
The central outdoor area where the majority of students eat lunch and socialize.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Access
A mandatory tutorial period in the bell schedule where students can seek help from teachers or study.
amador_valley_high_school_cafeteria
Amador Valley High School Cafeteria
ASB Card
A student ID card with a purchased sticker that grants free or discounted entry to school games and dances.
Late Start
The Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff collaboration.
The Large Gym
The main gymnasium used for varsity sports and school-wide rallies.
The Loop
The designated traffic circle for student drop-off and pick-up located near the front of the school.
The Multi
The Multipurpose Room, used for lunch, assemblies, and indoor student activities.
The Q
The three-story classroom building, primarily housing science labs and general education classes.
The Small Gym
The secondary gymnasium used for PE classes and smaller athletic practices.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 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.

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Life in Pleasanton for Amador Valley High Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Pleasanton.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$3,060

Cost of Living Index

190

Student Population

8,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

BART (Dublin/Pleasanton Station), Wheels Bus

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport, San Jose Mineta International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (warm-summer, dry-summer)

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Santa Rita Parking Lot

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Features a solar shaded structure and EV charging stations.

Amador Valley High School Parking Garage

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A 2-story structure containing 179 spaces located on the southwest corner of campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Amador Valley High

Pleasanton Breaks Ground On $103M Amador Valley High School Overhaul

The district held a groundbreaking ceremony for a major overhaul of the campus, which will include a new performing arts theater and a competition gym.

Aug 25, 2026

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Amador Grapples With Construction

Students returned to a campus transformed by construction, including fenced-off entrances and relocated facilities as part of ongoing renovations.

Aug 23, 2026

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Marching Into a New Season

Amador Valley's marching band has returned to the field to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year performances.

Aug 20, 2026

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Nixle emergency text messaging system for Pleasanton alerts (text zip code to 888777).

Nixle emergency text messaging system for Pleasanton alerts (text zip code to 888777).

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Amador Valley High

Varsity Football vs. Livermore (Away)

September 4, 2026

Livermore High School

Away game against local rival Livermore High School.

Freshman Football vs. Mountain House (Away)

September 10, 2026

Mountain House High School

Freshman team away game at Mountain House.

Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. California (Away)

September 10, 2026

California High School - San Ramon

Varsity girls volleyball match against California High School.

Varsity Football vs. Liberty (Home)

September 18, 2026

Amador Valley High School Stadium

Home game against Liberty High School.

Varsity Football vs. San Marin (Home)

September 25, 2026

Amador Valley High School Stadium

Home game against San Marin High School.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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