Academic calendar
2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 14, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- 2026-2027 School YearRelevant now
Campus language
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B
- BPA
- Business Professionals of America, a club focused on business and technical skills.
C
- Coyote Pride
- The official school motto and spirit slogan used by students and staff.
D
- DECA
- An organization for students interested in marketing, finance, and management.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization recognizing high-achieving students.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council, the primary student leadership and event-planning organization.
T
- The Bistro
- The student-run culinary cafe often found in Frisco ISD high schools.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where standard lunch services are provided.
- The Den
- A term occasionally used to refer to the student section or specific common areas.
Y
- Yotes
- A common shorthand nickname for the school's mascot, the Coyotes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A/B Day
- The block scheduling system where students attend periods 1-4 on 'A' days and 5-8 on 'B' days.
- Advisory
- A mandatory period for announcements, character education, and academic check-ins.
- HAC
- Home Access Center, the online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades and attendance.
- rally_cafe
- Rally Cafe
- The Auditorium
- The primary venue for theater performances and large-scale presentations.
- The Fieldhouse
- The separate athletic facility containing locker rooms and weight rooms.
- The Nest
- The school's main gymnasium, used for pep rallies and basketball/volleyball games.
- Tutorials
- Designated time slots before or after school for students to meet with teachers for extra help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- 2026-2027 School Year runs Aug 12, 2026 – May 14, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 8 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.