Academic calendar
Traditional School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Traditional School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- AOIT
- Academy of Information Technology, a specialized four-year career academy focusing on computer science and digital workplace skills.
- Apex
- Commonly refers to 'Apex Learning,' the online software system used by students for credit recovery and supplemental coursework.
C
- Cougar
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student or member of the school community.
- Cougar Crazies
- The name for the high-energy student section that cheers at school athletic events, particularly basketball and football.
- CTE
- Career and Technical Education, the department overseeing vocational clubs and hands-on elective programs.
L
- Legacy
- The official student-run newspaper and media organization of Apex High School.
M
- Meal Viewer
- The digital menu application and website used to check daily breakfast and lunch offerings at the school.
- MySchoolBucks
- The online payment platform used by students and parents to manage cafeteria meal accounts and fees.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a student organization recognizing high achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
T
- The Palm Leaf Cafe
- A student-run restaurant and cafe located within the school, operated by the culinary arts program for staff and visitors.
- The Peak
- A nickname for the school and the town of Apex, derived from the town's motto 'The Peak of Good Living.'
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 4x4 Block
- The school's scheduling system where students take four intensive classes per semester rather than eight year-long courses.
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- Apex High School Cafeteria
- Arts Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus housing the auditorium, band rooms, and fine arts classrooms.
- Athletics Wing
- The area of the school containing the main and auxiliary gymnasiums, locker rooms, and coaches' offices.
- Early Release
- Scheduled days throughout the year when students are dismissed early to allow for teacher professional development.
- Media Center
- The school's library and technology hub, used for research, study, and collaborative projects.
- Off-Campus Lunch Pass
- A privilege granted to eligible juniors and seniors allowing them to leave campus during the lunch period.
- PowerSchool
- The official student information system used to track grades, attendance, and official schedules.
- SMART Lunch
- Students Maximizing Achievement, Relationships, and Time; a single 60-minute lunch period used for eating, tutoring, and club meetings.
- The Square Donut
- A student nickname for the main building's architectural layout, which features instructional wings surrounding a central outdoor courtyard.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Traditional School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 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.