Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- J-Term 2027
- Semester 2 2027
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A
- ACSI
- Association of Christian Schools International, one of the school's primary accrediting bodies.
B
- Blue and Gold
- The school colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school spirit or designated 'spirit days'.
C
- C Kids
- The children's ministry program serving younger students on the Cathedral campus.
- CA
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Cathedral Academy used in text and casual conversation.
- CA
- Cathedral Academy, the standard shorthand for the school name used in all internal communications.
- CAnation
- A term used on social media and during pep rallies to refer to the school's community and school spirit.
- CAPA
- Cathedral Academy of Performing Arts, the specialized arts program and organization within the academy.
- Cathedral Cafe
- The on-campus dining area often used for school and church functions.
- Cathedral Coffee
- The on-campus coffee shop and cafe located within the main complex.
- Cathedralite
- A term used by students and alumni to describe a member of the Cathedral Academy community.
- Chapel
- The weekly religious service attended by all students, often used to refer to the time block itself.
D
- Dress Down
- A casual dress day, often earned as a reward or associated with a specific fundraiser.
F
- FACTS
- The student information system used for tracking grades, homework, and school-wide communication.
- FACTS Lunch
- The digital meal ordering and payment system used by students and parents to manage daily cafeteria selections.
- FUEL
- The name of the teen ministry program associated with the school and church for middle and high schoolers.
G
- Generals
- The collective name for the student body, derived from the school's mascot.
H
- Hot Lunch
- The standard daily meal service provided to students through the school's catering partner.
K
- Kingdom Education
- The school's core philosophy of integrating Biblical principles into all academic and extracurricular activities.
L
- Lifer
- A student who has attended Cathedral Academy continuously from Kindergarten through 12th grade graduation.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the academic and service-based organization for high-achieving students.
- NJHS
- National Junior Honor Society.
P
- PTF
- Parent Teacher Fellowship, the local version of a PTA that organizes campus events.
R
- RenWeb
- The online portal used by students and parents to pre-order lunches from local vendors like Chick-fil-A and pizza.
S
- SC
- Student Council, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
- SCISA
- South Carolina Independent School Association, the governing body for the school's athletic and academic competitions.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
- SLA
- Refers to SLA Management, the third-party provider that handles the school's lunch program and meal accounts.
- SLT
- Student Leadership Team, the student government body at the Wakefield campus.
- Spirit Day
- Designated days when students are permitted to wear school-branded casual gear instead of the standard uniform.
- Spirit Store
- The on-campus shop where students purchase required uniforms and 'spirit wear' (branded merchandise).
- Spirit Wear
- Clothing featuring school logos permitted on specific 'Spirit Fridays' instead of standard uniforms.
- STUCO
- Student Council, the student leadership and representative body.
T
- The Bistro
- The primary dining area and cafeteria at Cathedral Academy (Wakefield).
- The Caf
- The standard student shorthand for the cafeteria at Cathedral Academy.
- The Cafe
- The school cafeteria and lunch service area, often referred to by its formal name 'Cathedral Cafe' in menus.
- The Generals
- The collective name for the student body and athletic teams, referring to the school mascot.
- The Great Room
- The multi-purpose dining and event space where students eat lunch.
- The Prep
- Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, often used to refer to the residential and academic community of the seminary.
- Trash talking
- A term explicitly defined and prohibited in the student handbook, particularly regarding athletic conduct.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Carpool
- The highly structured morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up process essential for daily campus transit.
- cathedral_academy_cafeteria
- Cathedral Academy Cafeteria
- CCSD
- Charleston County School District; the local public district whose schedule Cathedral Academy typically follows for weather-related delays or closures.
- Chapel
- The mandatory weekly spiritual assembly held for all students, typically organized by grade level.
- Chapel Day
- The specific day of the week (usually Wednesday) when students are required to wear 'chapel attire' for services.
- Community Service Hours
- A graduation requirement for high schoolers, necessitating at least 12 hours of service per year.
- Extended Care
- The supervised after-school program for students remaining on campus after standard hours.
- FACTS
- The primary student information system used for checking grades, tuition, and schedules.
- FACTS Portal
- The central online management system for grades, attendance, homework, and tuition payments.
- Family Life Center
- A multi-purpose facility on the church/academy campus used for various events, sports, and ministries.
- Family Portal
- The specific login interface within FACTS where parents and students access academic and financial records.
- Generals Field
- The main athletic field used for soccer and outdoor sports, named after the school mascot.
- Generals' Store
- The on-campus shop where students can purchase spirit wear and school supplies.
- Impact Center
- A community resource building on campus that provides food, clothing, and furniture to those in need.
- Late Start
- Refers to the convention of 'Late Start Wednesdays' where classes begin later than the standard morning time.
- Late Stay
- The official name for the after-school care program for students remaining on campus after hours.
- Lower School
- The designated wing or area of the campus for elementary students (K5-5th grade).
- Main Building
- The primary instructional facility containing classrooms and administrative offices.
- MCAS
- My Child At School, the mobile app used for tracking attendance and school communications (specific to the UK campus).
- Media Center
- The combined library and computer lab facility used for research, technology classes, and testing.
- Oaktown Spirit Store
- The on-campus shop where students can purchase school apparel, gear, and spirit wear.
- RenWeb
- The legacy name for the FACTS system, still frequently used by older students and faculty to refer to the school portal.
- Satchel One
- The digital platform used at the Wakefield campus for tracking homework and student behavior.
- Scholars Academy
- A dual-credit partnership program with Charleston Southern University for high school students.
- Secondary Building
- The dedicated facility housing classrooms and offices for middle and high school students (grades 6-12).
- Spirit Friday
- The weekly convention where students are allowed to wear school-branded t-shirts and jeans.
- Spirit Wear
- Approved non-uniform apparel featuring school logos, permitted to be worn on designated Fridays or special event days.
- SummerQuest
- The name of the academy's summer camp and enrichment program for students.
- The Academy
- The primary academic building housing classrooms for elementary, middle, and high school students.
- The ARC
- The Athletic and Recreation Center, a 35,000 square foot facility housing the gymnasium and athletic offices.
- The Ark
- The specific building or wing housing the preschool and nursery programs.
- The Bridge
- A dedicated support and nurture center located within the Wakefield campus.
- The CAPA Wing
- The specific section of the building dedicated to the Performing Arts Academy.
- The Car Line
- The specific traffic pattern and procedure for student drop-off and pick-up.
- The Cathedral
- The main church building on campus where weekly chapel services and large school gatherings are held.
- The Chapel
- The designated space on campus for weekly worship services and spiritual gatherings for students.
- The Family Life Center
- The multi-purpose building housing the gym and large gathering spaces, often called the FLC.
- The Field House
- The secondary athletic building supporting outdoor sports and providing additional training space.
- The FLC
- The Family Life Center, a multi-purpose facility that houses the gymnasium, athletic offices, and large events.
- The GCC
- The Great Commission Center, a major multi-purpose building and athletic facility on the North Charleston campus.
- The Great Hall
- The primary assembly and event space located within the main campus complex.
- The Gym
- The multi-purpose athletic facility used for physical education and indoor sports like basketball and volleyball.
- The Hub
- The central administrative or digital portal area where students access resources.
- The Main Office
- The administrative hub located at the front of the campus for check-ins and logistics.
- The Sanctuary
- The main worship center of the affiliated church, used for weekly student chapel services and graduation ceremonies.
- The Street
- The central indoor atrium or corridor that serves as the main social hub of the academy (Wakefield campus).
- The Worship Center
- The main facility used for weekly chapel services, assemblies, and large school gatherings.
- Upper School
- The designated wing or area of the campus for middle and high school students (grades 6-12).
- Walk for Water
- A major annual community service event where the school partners with Water Mission.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 49 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.