Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Jun 24, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2025-2026
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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- Quarter 4
Campus language
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A
- AACS
- Aurora Academic Charter School, the governing organization for the three campuses.
- AFS
- Aurora Fundraising Society, the parent-led group responsible for school fundraising efforts.
E
- Eating portion
- The first half of the lunch hour (11:25 AM – 11:55 AM) dedicated to students eating in their classrooms.
F
- Falcons
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body
H
- Hot Lunch
- The standard term for the pre-ordered meal program available to the student body.
L
- Lunch Supervision
- The designated 60-minute period (11:25 AM to 12:25 PM) where students eat in their classrooms followed by outdoor recess.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a student organization for high-achieving high schoolers.
P
- PTO
- The Parent Teacher Organization, which coordinates school events and fundraising.
R
- Rattler
- A common shorthand for the school's mascot.
- Rattler Run
- The name of the school's annual community fun run and fundraising event.
- Recess portion
- The second half of the lunch hour (11:55 AM – 12:25 PM) where students play outside under supervision.
S
- SHS
- Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) for high-achieving language students.
- Skyrattler
- The official mascot and the term used to refer to any student or member of the school community.
- SPC
- School Parent Council, the primary body for parent involvement and school governance advice.
- Spirit Wear
- School-branded apparel that students are permitted to wear on designated Fridays.
- SVA
- Skyview Academy, the primary abbreviation used for the school.
T
- The Skyview Way
- The school's framework for character development, focusing on core values and student conduct.
- The SVA Way
- The school's core character program based on the values of Honor, Integrity, and Respect.
W
- Wholesome
- Wholesome Food Services, the third-party vendor providing daily pre-ordered meals for students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 15-minute rule
- The school's homework policy requiring 15 minutes of study per night multiplied by the student's grade level.
- Alberta Avenue
- The high school campus serving grades 8-12.
- Carpool
- The designated morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up system for students
- Driveline
- The automated carpool system used by parents and staff to manage student pickup and dismissal efficiently.
- Friday Folders
- Weekly communication packets (physical or digital) containing school news and graded work for elementary families.
- High School Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus for students in grades 9-12.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal where students and parents access grades, attendance records, and schedules.
- Intent to Enroll
- The mandatory form parents must submit to include a child in the school's admission lottery.
- Mandatory Science Fair
- The requirement for all students to complete and present an annual project for the school science fair.
- Mandatory Speech
- The requirement for all students to participate in speech and debate competitions as part of the academic program.
- Middle School Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus for students in grades 6-8.
- Powerschool
- The digital portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and school announcements.
- School Cash Online
- The required web platform for paying school fees, field trip costs, and other expenses.
- Sherbrooke
- The campus serving the younger elementary grades (K-4).
- Silent Dismissal
- The digital application and system used to coordinate the carpool line and student pick-up.
- Skyrattler
- The middle school campus serving grades 5-7, located at 830 Saddleback Road NW.
- skyrattler_classroom_dining
- Skyrattler Classroom Dining
- Spirit Wear
- SVA-branded apparel that students are permitted to wear in place of standard uniforms on designated Fridays.
- The Academy
- The main school building for Aurora Academy Charter School
- The Great Hall
- The central multi-purpose space used for student lunches and large school gatherings.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for physical education and Skyrattler sports games.
- The HS Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus for high school students (grades 9-12).
- The Nest
- The school gymnasium, which serves as the home court for Skyrattler athletics.
- The Rattler
- The name of the school's official weekly community newsletter.
- The Snake Pit
- A common nickname for the school gym, particularly during high-energy athletic events.
- The Turf Field
- The outdoor athletic field used for soccer, physical education, and community events.
- Uniform Policy
- Strict dress code requirements including specific colors for polos and khakis
- Uniforms
- Mandatory school dress code required for all students, which has historically been enforced even during virtual learning periods.
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- A specific security clearance required for any parent or community member wishing to volunteer or work as a lunch supervisor.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 21, 2026 – Jun 24, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 29 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.