Academic calendar
Quarter 1 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Quarter 1Relevant now
- Quarter 2
- Quarter 3
- Quarter 4
Campus language
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Showing 7 of 7 terms
A
- Acero
- The broader network of charter schools that Bartolomé de las Casas is a part of.
B
- BIC
- Breakfast in the Classroom, a program where students receive and eat breakfast in their first-period rooms.
E
- EL
- English Learner program, providing specialized instruction for students developing English proficiency.
L
- LRE
- Least Restrictive Environment, a term used in special education meetings to describe student placement.
M
- MTSS
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports, the framework used for academic and behavioral interventions.
P
- PAC
- Parent Advisory Council, a formal group for parents to engage with school leadership and provide feedback.
T
- The Acero Way
- The collective set of values and behavioral expectations promoted across the school network.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- casas_campus_cafeteria
- Casas Campus Cafeteria
- Las Casas
- The main campus building located at 1640 W. 48th Street.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where school begins later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal where students and parents check grades, attendance, and academic progress.
- SchoolMessenger
- The automated communication system used for school-wide alerts, closures, and emergency notifications.
- Uniform
- The mandatory dress code policy requiring specific colors and styles as outlined in the student handbook.
- Ventra
- The transit card system used by students for commuting via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Quarter 1 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 7 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.