Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Second Semester 2026-2027
Campus language
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B
- BFCHS
- The official abbreviation for Bev Facey Community High School.
- Blue and Gold
- The school colors, often used to refer to school spirit events or dress-up days.
- BSA
- Black Student Alliance, an organization promoting cultural awareness and community
C
- CTS
- Career and Technology Studies, the department covering trades, foods, and technical skills.
- Culinary
- The student-run commercial kitchen program that provides food services to the school.
E
- EIPS
- Elk Island Public Schools, the school division that governs Bev Facey.
F
- Facey
- The universal shorthand name for Bev Facey Community High School.
- Facey Cafe
- The student-run or school-operated food service area providing snacks and beverages.
- Facey Culture
- A term used by students and staff to describe the school's community spirit and pride.
- Facey Leadership
- The student council/leadership group that organizes school-wide events and pep rallies.
- Facey Pride
- A common slogan used during pep rallies and school spirit events
- Falcons
- The school's mascot and the collective name for the student body and sports teams.
- FAPA
- Facey Arts Parents Association, a group that supports the school's fine arts and performing arts programs.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-support and awareness club
- Sal
- Salisbury Composite High School, Bev Facey's primary cross-town athletic rival
- SCA
- Student Council Association, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
T
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
- The Canteen
- The snack bar area used for quick food and beverage purchases
- The Mall
- Sherwood Park Mall, located immediately adjacent to the school and a primary off-campus lunch destination.
- The Nest
- The Falcon's Nest, the school's main cafeteria and culinary arts service area.
- The Park
- Local slang for Sherwood Park, the community where the school is situated.
- The Street
- The main central hallway where many students sit to eat lunch.
V
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, referring to the collective department of drama, music, and art.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bethel
- The Bethel Transit Centre, the primary bus hub used by students for local and commuter transit via Strathcona County Transit.
- bev_facey_cafeteria
- Bev Facey Cafeteria
- Brightspace
- The digital learning management system (D2L) used by teachers to post course materials and assignments.
- Bus Pass
- Required for students using the Strathcona County transit system to get to and from the school.
- CTS Wing
- The Career and Technology Studies area, housing shops, labs, and specialized classrooms.
- Early Dismissal
- The practice of ending classes early on the first Wednesday of every month for staff professional development.
- Early Out
- The first Wednesday of every month when students are dismissed early to accommodate staff meetings.
- EIPS
- Elk Island Public Schools, the school division that Bev Facey belongs to.
- Flex
- A scheduled block of flexible instructional time where students can seek extra help or work on assignments.
- ID Card
- The student identification card required for library checkouts and as a transit pass
- Learning Commons
- The modernized library space used for quiet study, research, and collaborative projects.
- PL Day
- Professional Learning Day; a scheduled day where staff have meetings and students do not have classes.
- PL Days
- Professional Learning days; specific dates on the calendar where staff have training and students do not have classes.
- PLC
- Professional Learning Community days, which typically result in late starts or early outs for students
- PLC Days
- Professional Learning Community days, which are scheduled early dismissal days for students (typically Wednesdays).
- PowerSchool
- The online portal where students and parents check real-time grades, attendance, and schedules.
- SCT
- Strathcona County Transit, the local bus service used by students to commute to school
- Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education classes and junior varsity sports.
- Student ID
- Required for checking out library books, accessing certain school services, and identifying as a student for transit discounts.
- The 430
- One of the primary Sherwood Park Transit bus routes that services the school area for student commuters.
- The Bridge
- A dedicated classroom space providing academic support and alternative learning environments.
- The Commons
- The large open central area of the school near the cafeteria and main entrance.
- The Falcon Dome
- The main gymnasium, which hosts home games, physical education classes, and pep rallies.
- The Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility used for PE and athletic training.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for physical education and Falcon sports games.
- The Large Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for Falcons athletic games and major school assemblies.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for Falcon sports and physical education.
- The Pit
- The central sunken seating area in the school used as a primary social hub for students.
- The Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium used for physical education classes and smaller events
- The Street
- The wide, central atrium-style hallway that serves as the school's main social and navigational artery.
- The Theatre
- The dedicated performance space for the school's drama and musical productions.
- The Wing
- General shorthand for specific subject-area hallways, such as the 'Science Wing' or 'CTS Wing'.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 27, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 32 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.