Academic calendar
Second Period 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- ACMI
- Asociación de Estudiantes/Padres de María Inmaculada; the school's community association.
- AMPA
- The Parents and Mothers Association (Asociación de Madres y Padres de Alumnos) involved in school governance.
C
- CEMI
- The common acronym used by students and staff to refer to the Centro Educativo María Inmaculada.
- CEMI
- The official acronym for Centro Educativo María Inmaculada.
- Ciclos
- Refers to the specific vocational training cycles (Grado Medio or Grado Superior) students are enrolled in.
D
- DACE
- Departamento de Actividades Complementarias y Extraescolares; the department responsible for organizing field trips and extracurricular activities.
- Daughters of Charity
- The religious order (Hijas de la Caridad) that founded and manages the center.
- Dual
- Refers to the 'FP Dual' program where students alternate between classroom learning and working at a company.
E
- El Comedor
- The campus dining hall and cafeteria service used by both day students and residents.
- El Kiosko
- The snack bar or small canteen where students buy refreshments during breaks.
- El María
- The most frequent student shorthand used to refer to the school in casual conversation.
- El parte
- A formal disciplinary notice or warning issued to a student for behavioral infractions.
- El Patio
- The central courtyard and primary social gathering spot for students during breaks.
- ESO
- Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, the mandatory secondary education levels (ages 12-16).
F
- FP
- Commonly used to refer to the 'Formación Profesional' (Vocational Training) section of the campus.
- FP
- Formación Profesional; refers to the vocational training programs which constitute a major part of the campus identity.
G
- Global
- A comprehensive final exam that covers the entire syllabus of a term or year.
H
- Hacer pellas
- Common student slang for skipping or cutting classes.
- Hacer pira
- A common Spanish student term used locally to describe skipping or cutting a class.
I
- Inmaculada
- The common shorthand name used by the student body to refer to the school or their community identity.
- Inmaculadeño
- A student or alumnus of Centro Educativo María Inmaculada.
J
- JMV
- Juventudes Marianas Vicencianas, the primary youth group and volunteer organization at the school.
L
- La cafeta
- The school cafeteria or snack bar where students gather for coffee and snacks during breaks.
- La Cafetería
- The main dining hall or cafeteria area.
- La Fuencarral
- Refers to the school's location on Calle de Fuencarral, often used when discussing the campus surroundings.
- La Inma
- A common shorthand used by students to refer to the school (María Inmaculada).
- La Inmaculada
- The common shortened name for the school.
- La Mari
- An affectionate nickname for the school used by students in casual conversation.
- La Resi
- Common shorthand for the Residencia María Inmaculada, the on-site student housing facility.
- Las Monjas
- A common colloquialism used by students to refer to the school or the sisters who run the institution.
M
- Mates
- Common student shorthand for Mathematics class.
N
- Niña María
- The shorthand name for the school's most significant annual festival and holiday (November 21st).
P
- Pastoral
- The department and student group focused on social outreach, volunteering, and spiritual growth.
- Pastoral
- The campus group responsible for organizing religious services, retreats, and social volunteer work.
- Pira
- Used in the phrase 'hacer pira,' meaning to skip or cut a class.
R
- Recreo
- The designated break time between morning classes, usually spent in the main courtyard.
- Recu
- Short for 'recuperación,' referring to a retake or makeup exam for a failed subject.
- RMI
- Acronym for the Religious of Mary Immaculate, frequently used by residents to refer to the dorm and its administration.
- RMI
- Religiosas de María Inmaculada, the religious congregation that founded and manages the center.
- RUMI
- Residencia Universitaria María Inmaculada; the associated student housing for women attending the center or nearby universities.
S
- Sor
- The title used by students when addressing the religious sisters who teach or work at the center (e.g., 'Sor Maria').
V
- Vicenta María
- Refers to Saint Vicenta María López y Vicuña; the name is often used to refer to school holidays, awards, or the founding spirit of the center.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aula de Informática
- The dedicated computer labs used for technical classes.
- Aula Virtual
- The Moodle-based online learning portal where teachers upload course materials and assignments.
- Capilla
- The school chapel, a central location for religious services and the spiritual life of the RMI community.
- Carné
- The student ID card required for library access and identification during official exams.
- Carnet
- The student identification card required for library access and official identification on campus.
- Ciclos
- The term used to refer to the specific vocational degree programs (Ciclos Formativos) offered at the center.
- Dual
- Refers to the 'Formación Profesional Dual' program, which combines classroom study with workplace training.
- Educamos
- The mandatory digital platform for students and parents to track grades, attendance, and school notices.
- EducamosCLM
- The official digital platform used for checking grades, attendance, and communicating with teachers.
- El Busito
- The school shuttle or bus service used for student transportation.
- El Carnet
- The student ID card required for campus entry and identification.
- El Gim
- Short for 'El Gimnasio,' the main indoor sports complex and assembly hall.
- El Pabellón
- The indoor sports pavilion and gymnasium used for physical education and school-wide events.
- El Recreo
- The designated break time between morning classes, typically spent in the main courtyard (patio).
- FCT
- Formación en Centros de Trabajo; the required internship period students must complete in external companies.
- Fuencarral
- The main campus building located on Calle de Fuencarral in central Madrid.
- Horario
- The class schedule, which for FP students often includes specific shifts (morning or afternoon/evening).
- La Capilla
- The chapel, used for religious services and as a quiet space for reflection.
- La Gruta
- The Grotto; a specific outdoor shrine area dedicated to the Virgin Mary, often used as a meeting point.
- La Masó
- The primary name used to identify the Madrid campus, referring to its location on Calle de la Masó.
- Pabellón de Secundaria
- The secondary school wing or building.
- Pastoral
- The department responsible for organizing social work, volunteer opportunities, and religious activities.
- Plataforma
- General term for the virtual classroom or Moodle-based system used for course materials.
- Portería
- The main reception and security desk, serving as the primary point for inquiries and visitor check-in.
- Primer Viernes
- Refers to the mandatory 'First Friday' mass held every month.
- Recreo
- The designated 30-minute break period between morning classes.
- Salón de Actos
- The main auditorium used for school ceremonies, performances, and large meetings.
- Secretaría
- The administrative building/office where all student records and enrollment paperwork are handled.
- Secretaría
- The central administrative hub for handling enrollment, tuition, and official student documentation.
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- Soda Comedor
- Talleres
- The specialized workshop buildings used by students in the vocational training tracks (e.g., electricity, administration).
- Uniforme
- The mandatory school uniform or physical education tracksuit (chándal) required for younger students.
- Uniforme de Gala
- The formal school uniform required for Mondays, masses, and official ceremonies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Period 2026 runs Jul 20, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 33 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.