Academic calendar
Regular School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ASAC
- Archbishop O'Leary Student Athletic Council, which organizes school sports events and pep rallies.
- ASL
- Archbishop O'Leary; though the school's initials, it is often used in sports and district-wide contexts.
- ASLC
- Alberta Student Leadership Conference, an event frequently attended and discussed by the student council.
C
- Culinary
- Refers to the food prepared and sold by the school's specialized Culinary Arts program.
E
- ECSD
- Edmonton Catholic School Division, the district to which the school belongs.
G
- Green and Gold
- The school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress-up days.
- GSA
- Gay-Straight Alliance, the school's club for LGBTQ+ students and allies, often referred to as the Spectrum club.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate, the rigorous academic program offered at the school.
L
- Leary
- The universal shorthand name for Archbishop O'Leary High School used by students and alumni.
- Londonderry
- The nearby Londonderry Mall, the primary off-campus destination for students during breaks.
- Londonderry
- Londonderry Mall, a popular off-campus lunch destination located within walking distance.
N
- Northgate
- Northgate Centre, the nearby shopping mall food court where students often go for lunch.
O
- O'Leary
- The common shorthand name for Archbishop O'Leary High School.
- O'Leary Fine Arts
- The collective department for the school's drama, music, and visual arts programs.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, responsible for organizing school events and spirit days.
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a club focused on promoting safe choices among peers.
- Sev
- The 7-Eleven convenience store located across the street on 132nd Ave, a popular student lunch spot.
- SJC
- Social Justice Club, a prominent student group focused on community service and advocacy.
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council, the group responsible for organizing school events and spirit days.
- Spartan Pride
- The official school motto and common hashtag used for school spirit events.
- Spartan Stop
- The school's concession stand and store where students buy snacks, drinks, and school gear.
- Spartans
- The collective name for the student body and the school's athletic teams.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, which organizes school-wide events and spirit days.
T
- The 132
- Refers to 132nd Avenue, the main road the school is situated on and a hub for student activity.
- The 7
- The 7-Eleven convenience store located across the street, a popular spot for snacks and Slurpees.
- The Academy
- Refers to the specialized Soccer or Hockey Academy programs integrated into the school curriculum.
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where daily hot meals are served.
- The Northside
- A reference to the school's location in North Edmonton, often used with a sense of local pride.
- The O
- A common shorthand nickname for Archbishop O'Leary High School used by students and alumni.
- The Pit
- The central sunken seating area in the common area where students gather for lunch and socializing.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- alumni_hall
- Alumni Hall
- Arc Card
- The electronic fare card used by students for Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) to commute to school.
- Braided Journeys
- A specific program and room providing cultural and academic support for Indigenous students.
- Brightspace
- The digital learning management system (D2L) where teachers post course materials and assignments.
- Early Dismissal
- Refers to the shortened school days, typically occurring on specific Thursdays for staff meetings.
- ETS
- Edmonton Transit Service; the primary way students commute, with several bus routes stopping directly at the school.
- Flex
- Flexible learning time built into the schedule for students to seek extra help or work on assignments.
- Late Entry
- The Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin later than usual to accommodate staff meetings.
- Late Start
- The practice of classes beginning later on specific Wednesdays to allow for staff professional development.
- Learning Commons
- The school's library and resource center, used for quiet study and research.
- PL Day
- Professional Learning Day; a day when there are no classes for students to allow for staff development.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Spartan Centre
- The main gymnasium and athletic complex used for physical education and team sports.
- Spartan Spirit
- A term for school-wide events, often involving themed dress-up days and competitions.
- Spartan Time
- A scheduled block of flexible instructional time where students can seek extra help or work on projects.
- Spartan Wear
- Official school-branded clothing often required for physical education or worn on spirit days.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for library services, exams, and school dances.
- Success Centre
- The academic support hub where students go for tutoring, counseling, and career advice.
- The Braided Journey
- The school's specialized support program for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
- The Cage
- The equipment storage area located within the main gymnasium.
- The Chapel
- The dedicated religious space within the school for prayer and liturgical services.
- The Dome
- The large main gymnasium, home to the Spartan athletic teams.
- The Fitness Center
- The weight room and exercise facility located within the athletic wing.
- The Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility used for PE and athletic training.
- The Hub
- The school's library and learning commons area.
- The Learning Commons
- The school's modernized library and collaborative study space.
- The Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for Spartan home games and large school assemblies.
- The Pit
- The central sunken student lounge and gathering area, the primary social hub of the school.
- The Planner
- The student agenda book used for tracking homework and school-specific dates.
- The Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium primarily used for physical education classes and smaller team practices.
- The Spartan Center
- The primary gymnasium and athletic wing of the school.
- The Spartan Centre
- The school's primary gymnasium and athletic hub, named after the school mascot.
- The Spartan Dome
- The main gymnasium, used for high-level athletic competitions and pep rallies.
- The Success Centre
- The dedicated space for academic advising, career counseling, and student support services.
- The Wing
- General term used to describe specific subject-based hallways, such as the Science Wing or Fine Arts Wing.
- the_hub
- The Hub
- the_hub_cafeteria
- The Hub (Cafeteria)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Regular School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 37 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.