Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2025-2026
- Course Completion Days
- Administrative Day
- Semester 1 2026-2027Relevant now
- Semester 2 2026-2027
Campus language
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D
- DYAC
- Delta Youth Advisory Council, a group of student representatives who liaise with the school district leadership.
G
- Griffins
- The official mascot and collective name for all Burnsview Secondary athletic teams and the student body.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- Me to We
- A student service club focused on local and global social justice initiatives and fundraising.
P
- PAC
- Parent Advisory Council, the organization of parents that supports school activities and funding.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students purchase hot meals, snacks, and beverages during lunch and breaks.
- The Track
- The outdoor running area behind the school, often used as a general landmark for meeting up outside.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Block
- The term used to identify specific class periods in the rotating schedule (e.g., Block A, Block B).
- Collaboration Day
- Scheduled days throughout the year with a modified bell schedule, typically resulting in a late start for students.
- Flex Time
- A dedicated period in the schedule where students can choose which teacher to visit for extra help or independent study.
- LLC
- Library Learning Commons, the central hub for research, quiet study, and digital resources.
- MyEd
- Short for MyEducation BC, the online portal where students and parents access grades, schedules, and report cards.
- The Field
- The outdoor grass area and track used for sports, PE, and student socializing during lunch.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium where physical education classes and Griffin athletic home games take place.
- The Office
- The main administrative area located near the entrance for attendance, registration, and student services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 8 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.