Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Break 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government responsible for campus activities and clubs.
B
- BHS TV
- The student-run broadcast news program that produces daily video announcements.
- Bruins
- The official mascot and collective term for the Branham High School student body.
C
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation, a state-wide academic honors society for high school students.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
T
- The Den
- The designated student cheering section at home athletic events, particularly in the Bear Cave.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where the majority of students eat lunch and gather for school events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 100 Wing
- The classroom building located at the front of the campus, primarily housing humanities and social science classes.
- 200 Wing
- The classroom building located behind the 100 wing, housing various academic departments.
- branham_high_school_cafeteria
- Branham High School Cafeteria
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- CUHSD
- Campbell Union High School District, the school district to which Branham High School belongs.
- Infinite Campus
- The online student information system used for tracking grades, attendance, and official school records.
- Late Start
- The modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time to allow for staff collaboration.
- The Bear Cave
- The nickname for the main gymnasium, used for basketball games, volleyball matches, and school rallies.
- The Theater
- The performing arts center used for drama productions, choir concerts, and band performances.
- Tutorial
- A 35-minute period during the school day intended for students to seek extra help from teachers or attend club meetings.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 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.