Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall-Winter 2026-2027
- School Year 2026-2027
- Winter 2027
- School Year 2027-2028
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B
- Best
- The common shorthand name used by students to refer to Dr. Charles Best Secondary School.
- Bestie
- A colloquial term sometimes used by students to refer to their peers or school spirit.
- Besties
- A colloquial term sometimes used to refer to the student body or close friends within the school.
- Blue Devils
- The official mascot and collective name for the school's athletic teams.
C
- Como
- Como Lake Village, the nearby shopping center where students frequently go for lunch.
- Culinary
- The professional kitchen program that prepares and serves meals to the student body.
D
- Devil's Den
- The student-run school store that sells snacks, beverages, and school spirit apparel.
F
- Flex
- A period of self-directed learning where students choose which teacher to visit.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student 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 projects.
N
- No Frills
- The grocery store in the nearby plaza, a popular spot for students to buy snacks.
- NoFrills
- The grocery store at Como Lake Village popular for student snacks.
P
- PAC
- Parent Advisory Council; the primary organization for parent involvement in school decision-making.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council, the primary student government organization responsible for school events.
- SD43
- School District 43 (Coquitlam); the administrative district governing the school.
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council; the student government body responsible for school events and spirit.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school-wide events and spirit days.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where hot lunches and snacks are served.
- The Den
- Short for The Devil's Den, the student-run school store.
- The Den
- Short for the Devil's Den, the student-run school store selling snacks and apparel.
- The Devil's Den
- The school store where students can buy spirit wear and snacks.
- The Devil's Den
- The school store that sells snacks, drinks, and school spirit wear.
- The Pit
- The central sunken seating area where students eat and socialize.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aux Gym
- The smaller auxiliary gymnasium, distinct from the main competition gym.
- Block Rotation
- The daily schedule system where class periods (A, B, C, D) rotate their order throughout the week.
- Block Schedule
- The rotating system (Blocks A, B, C, D) that determines the order of classes each day.
- Cross-enrollment
- The process of taking a course at a different school or through Coquitlam Open Learning.
- Flex
- Flex Time; a dedicated instructional block where students choose which teacher to visit for extra help or quiet study.
- Flex Time
- A scheduled period where students can choose which teacher to visit for extra help or self-directed study.
- Grand Hall
- The large central foyer and main entrance area used for student gatherings and events.
- Large Gym
- The main gymnasium used for basketball games, volleyball, and school assemblies.
- Late Start
- Scheduled mornings where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development or meetings.
- Learning Commons
- The modern name for the school library, used for study and digital research.
- MyEd
- MyEducation BC; the online portal where students and parents check grades, attendance, and course schedules.
- School Cash Online
- The digital payment system used for field trips, fees, and school merchandise.
- SD43
- School District 43 (Coquitlam), the administrative district that Charles Best belongs to.
- Small Gym
- The secondary gymnasium typically used for wrestling, dance, or smaller PE blocks.
- The App
- The Dr. Charles Best school-specific mobile app used for daily announcements and schedule rotations.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for physical education and smaller athletic events.
- The Foyer
- The large central entrance area used for student gatherings and school events.
- The Grand Hall
- The large central foyer and main entrance area where students congregate.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for sports teams and school-wide assemblies.
- The Lab
- Commonly refers to the specialized science or computer rooms.
- The Library
- The Learning Commons, often used for quiet study and Flex time.
- The New Wing
- The modern addition to the school building containing newer classrooms.
- The Pit
- The central foyer and main social hub where students congregate during breaks.
- The Turf
- The artificial grass field located behind the school, used for soccer, football, and PE classes.
- The Wave
- The school's student-led video announcement and news broadcast program.
- The Wing
- The newer addition to the school building, often housing specific subject departments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 23 approved campus terms and 26 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.