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School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AAM
- The standard abbreviation for the school, Académie Antoine-Manseau.
- AGÉAAM
- Association générale des élèves de l'Académie Antoine-Manseau; the official student government body.
- AGÉAM
- Association générale des élèves de l'Académie Antoine-Manseau, the student government body.
- AVÉ
- Animation à la vie étudiante; the department responsible for organizing social activities and clubs.
C
- Carte étudiante
- The student ID card used as a payment method for cafeteria meals.
- Cyclones
- The collective name for all of the school's competitive sports teams.
- Cyclones
- The collective name for all competitive sports teams representing the school.
F
- Finissants
- The Secondary 5 (Grade 11) students who are in their final year of high school.
- Fondation
- The Fondation de l'Académie Antoine-Manseau, which funds school projects and scholarships.
G
- GÉAM
- Gouvernement des élèves de l'Académie Manseau; the official student government body.
- Génies
- Short for 'Génies en herbe,' the school's competitive trivia and general knowledge team.
L
- L'uniforme
- The mandatory school dress code that students must adhere to daily.
- La caf
- The school cafeteria where students gather for lunch and breaks.
- Le Carré
- The inner courtyard of the historic building, often used for outdoor breaks.
- Le costume
- The mandatory school uniform that all students are required to wear.
- Le Gala
- The annual 'Gala des Cyclones' which celebrates student-athlete achievements.
- Le menu
- The daily hot meal special provided by the cafeteria service.
- Le parvis
- The front entrance area and steps of the school where students typically congregate.
- Le portail
- Common name for Pluriportail, the digital platform used for all school communications.
- Le Traiteur
- The external catering service (Groupe Compass/Chartwells) that provides the daily hot meal menu.
- Les Sphinx
- The collective name for all the school's competitive sports teams.
- Les Sphinx
- The official name and mascot for all school sports teams and the student body.
- Local
- The standard term for a classroom, usually followed by a room number (e.g., Local 212).
M
- Mansealien
- The demonym used by students and staff to refer to a member of the Académie Antoine-Manseau community.
- Manseau
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to the institution.
- Menu du jour
- The daily hot meal option provided by the cafeteria service.
- Menu midi
- The daily fixed-price hot meal option provided by the catering service.
- MID
- Multi-Intégration-Découverte, specialized program blocks focused on specific student interests like arts or sports.
- MIDAS
- The school's major cultural organization responsible for the annual talent gala and arts development.
- Midi-rencontre
- Lunchtime club meetings or organized student activities.
- Midi-sportif
- Organized sports activities and intramurals held during the lunch hour.
- Midi-vie
- Refers to the various clubs and activities that take place during the long lunch break.
- Midis-activités
- The various clubs and extracurricular activities that take place during the lunch hour.
- Midis-rencontres
- Lunchtime clubs and organized student activities.
O
- OPP
- Organisme de participation des parents; the school's parent-teacher association.
P
- PEI
- Programme d'éducation internationale, the International Baccalaureate (IB) track followed by many students.
- Période
- A single class session or time block within the daily school schedule.
- Pluri
- The student nickname for Pluriportail, the school's digital management system.
R
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération'; refers to the extra help or remedial sessions held by teachers.
- RSEQ
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec; the regional league for all competitive school sports teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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- Cafétéria de l'Académie
- Code de vie
- The official student handbook outlining the rules, regulations, and expectations of the school.
- Code vestimentaire
- The school's mandatory dress code or uniform regulations that students must adhere to daily.
- Horaire cyclique
- The 9-day rotating schedule used by the school rather than a standard Monday-Friday calendar.
- Journée pédago
- Short for 'journée pédagogique'; a professional development day where students have no classes.
- L'agenda
- The mandatory physical student planner used for organization and as a required hall pass.
- L'uniforme
- The mandatory school dress code that students must wear daily, typically purchased from a specific supplier.
- La Case
- The student's assigned locker; specific rules apply regarding locks and maintenance.
- La Chapelle
- The school's chapel, frequently used for cultural events, concerts, and assemblies.
- La Médiathèque
- The school's library and multimedia resource center.
- La Salle académique
- The school's formal theater and auditorium used for shows and assemblies.
- Le Centre Sportif
- The wing of the school dedicated to physical education and sports teams.
- Le code
- The school's 'Code de vie', which dictates the mandatory dress code and uniform regulations.
- Le Code de vie
- The official student handbook containing the rules, regulations, and disciplinary policies of the school.
- Le costume
- The mandatory school uniform that all students are required to wear.
- Le Gym
- The gymnasium used for physical education and Cyclones indoor sports practices.
- Le gymnase
- The primary indoor sports facility for physical education and Cyclones practices.
- Le Parvis
- The front entrance area and steps of the school, serving as the main social meeting point before and after classes.
- Le Séminaire
- The historic main building that houses the school, originally the Séminaire de Joliette.
- Le transport
- The school bus system coordinated with the local school board for student commuting.
- Le transport scolaire
- The busing system used by students, which is coordinated with the local regional transport authorities.
- Le Vieux Séminaire
- The historic main building of the school, reflecting its origins as the Séminaire de Joliette.
- Pavillon de la Musique
- The dedicated wing or area for the school's extensive music program and rehearsals.
- Pluri
- Short for Pluriportail, the essential online platform for checking grades, schedules, and school messages.
- Pluriportail
- The primary digital portal used for accessing schedules, grades, and internal communications.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' these are scheduled periods where teachers provide extra academic help to students.
- Récupération
- Scheduled time blocks (often after school or at lunch) for students to receive extra help from teachers.
- Salle Académique
- The school's prestigious historic theater used for assemblies, concerts, and formal events.
- Salle de regroupement
- The central student common area and lounge used for socializing between classes.
- Salle Roland-Brunelle
- The prestigious concert hall integrated into the school complex, used for major events.
- Transport scolaire
- The bus system coordinated with the CSSS des Samares for student commuting.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 40 approved campus terms and 31 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.