Academic calendar
Second Semester 2025-2026 (partially verified from official event calendar) runs Dec 16, 2025 – Jun 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Second Semester 2025-2026 (partially verified from official event calendar)Relevant now
- Semester 2 2026
- Summer School 2026
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school activities and rallies.
C
- C-Life
- Cardinal Life; the campus ministry team that leads retreats and spiritual activities.
- Cantwell
- A common shorthand for the school, often used by alumni and the local Montebello community.
- Cardinal Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students purchase lunch and snacks.
- Cardinal Pride
- A common phrase used to express school spirit and community identity.
- Cardinals
- The school mascot and the collective name used to refer to the student body.
- Cards
- Short for Cardinals, the school's mascot and the collective name for the students.
- Christian Service
- The program encompassing the mandatory volunteer hours required for graduation.
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an honor society for students with high academic achievement.
- CSHM
- The standard abbreviation for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School.
- CSHM
- The common abbreviation for Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School.
D
- Dress Down
- A day where students are permitted to wear casual clothes instead of the standard uniform, often for a small donation.
K
- Kairos
- A traditional four-day religious retreat for the senior class.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions; a peer-to-peer education and activism group.
- Snack
- The designated mid-morning break between classes for eating and socializing.
- Snack Bar
- The service window providing quick food items and drinks during nutrition breaks and after school.
- Spirit Wear
- Non-uniform clothing featuring school logos, typically allowed on designated Fridays.
- SVDP
- St. Vincent de Paul Society; a student service organization focused on charity and community outreach.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students purchase lunch and gather during breaks.
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students purchase lunch and snacks.
- The Cafeteria
- The primary on-campus location for student lunches and snacks.
- The Cardinal
- The name of the school's student-run newspaper and media publication.
- The Cards
- Short for the Cardinals, the school's official mascot and athletic identity.
- The Grotto
- While a building name, it is also used as a landmark for meeting up between classes.
- The Hill
- A common nickname for the school campus, referring to its physical location on a hill in Montebello.
- The Nest
- The designated student cheering section at athletic games, particularly basketball and football.
- The Patio
- The designated outdoor eating area where students congregate during lunch breaks.
- The Snack Bar
- A window or area within the cafeteria for quick food purchases during breaks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Block Schedule
- The academic timetable where students attend fewer, longer classes per day rather than every class.
- Brother Benildus Library
- The school's library and media center used for research and quiet study.
- Brother Celestine Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for athletic competitions, physical education, and school-wide assemblies.
- Cantwell Field
- The main athletic field used for football and soccer.
- Cantwell Hall
- The main classroom building, historically the wing for the boys' school before the merger.
- Cardinal Gym
- The primary indoor athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and school rallies.
- Christian Service
- The mandatory volunteer hours students must complete annually as a graduation requirement.
- FACTS
- The management system used for tuition payments and financial aid applications.
- Formal Dress
- The specific uniform requirement for Mass days, typically involving the school blazer or tie.
- Formal Uniform
- The specific dress code (including ties for boys and blazers/sweaters) required for Mass days and formal events.
- Late Start
- Specific days (often Mondays) when the school day begins later than the standard start time for faculty meetings.
- Main Office
- The administrative hub located at the front of the school for attendance and visitor check-in.
- Mass Dress
- The requirement to wear the full formal uniform, including ties for boys and blazers/sweaters, for school liturgies.
- Media Center
- The school library and computer lab facility used for research and study.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal where students and parents track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Romero Building
- The Monsignor Oscar Romero Building, which houses the majority of the school's classrooms.
- Sacred Heart Hall
- The classroom building historically associated with the girls' school wing.
- school_cafeteria
- School Cafeteria
- Schoology
- The learning management system used by teachers to post assignments, resources, and class updates.
- Service Hours
- The mandatory community service hours required for each student to complete annually for graduation.
- SHM Hall
- Sacred Heart of Mary Hall, the academic building that also houses administrative offices.
- The 100 Building
- The wing of the school housing many of the primary classrooms and administrative offices.
- The 100 Wing
- The ground-floor classroom corridor.
- The 100s
- The lower level classrooms and administrative offices of the main campus.
- The 200 Wing
- The upper-level classroom corridor.
- The 200s
- The upper level classrooms located on the second floor.
- The Brother Benildus Gym
- The main gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and school rallies.
- The Chapel
- The Sacred Heart Chapel, the primary location for class Masses and morning prayer.
- The Event Center
- The main gymnasium and multi-purpose facility used for sports, rallies, and large assemblies.
- The Field
- The multi-purpose athletic stadium for football and soccer.
- The Grotto
- An outdoor devotional area on campus dedicated to the Virgin Mary, often used for quiet reflection.
- The Gym
- The main athletic center, home to Cardinal basketball and volleyball games.
- The Library
- The school's academic resource center and study space.
- The Media Center
- The campus library and technology hub.
- The Pavilion
- The Msgr. John J. Reilly Pavilion, the school's gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and rallies.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate for lunch, breaks, and rallies.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate during lunch and nutrition breaks.
- The Spirit Store
- The on-campus shop where students purchase school-approved apparel and Cardinal gear.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Semester 2025-2026 (partially verified from official event calendar) runs Dec 16, 2025 – Jun 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 29 approved campus terms and 38 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.