Academic calendar
Polytechnic High School Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 27, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Polytechnic High School Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Polytechnic High School Academic Year 2027-2028
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government responsible for campus events and clubs.
B
- BEACH
- The BEACH program, focusing on health and medical sciences curriculum.
C
- CIC
- Center for International Curriculum, a magnet program focused on global citizenship and international relations.
J
- Jackrabbit
- The official school mascot, used as a demonym for any student or athlete.
M
- METS
- Math, Engineering, Technology, and Science, a specialized academic pathway.
N
- Nutrition
- The designated morning break between second and third period where students eat snacks.
P
- PACE
- Program for Additional Curriculum and Education, a highly competitive university-preparatory magnet program.
- Poly Pride
- A term describing the school's culture of tradition, excellence, and community spirit.
T
- The Caf
- The central cafeteria where school-provided breakfast and lunch are served.
- The Rabbit
- A shorthand reference to the school mascot or the school itself in a sports context.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 100 Building
- The historic main administration building that also houses various classrooms.
- 400 Building
- The campus wing primarily dedicated to mathematics and science departments.
- 800 Building
- The newer, multi-story classroom building located on the north end of the campus.
- Jackrabbit Stadium
- The on-campus athletic facility used for football, track, and field events.
- Late Start
- The Monday bell schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Off-Campus
- A privilege reserved for seniors allowing them to leave the school grounds during the lunch period.
- poly_cafeteria
- Poly Cafeteria
- TAP Card
- The transit pass provided to students for commuting via Long Beach Transit buses.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate during Nutrition and lunch.
- V-Lot
- The visitor and staff parking lot often used as a landmark for student pick-up and drop-off.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Polytechnic High School Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 27, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 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.