Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- A La Carte
- Individual food items available for purchase separately from the standard meal deal.
- A/B Lunch
- The split lunch schedule where students are assigned to either the first or second lunch period based on their midday class.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America; a club for students interested in business and careers in the field.
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; a student organization focused on family and consumer sciences.
- FFA
- Future Farmers of America; a major student organization focused on agricultural leadership and education.
G
- Go Ridge
- A popular school spirit slogan and social media hashtag used to support school teams and events.
- GSA
- Genders and Sexualities Alliance; a student club providing a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- Hot Lunch
- The standard daily meal provided by the school district's nutrition services.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; an organization for students who excel in scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student-led government organization responsible for school events and advocacy.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria located within the Commons area where daily meals are served.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and multi-purpose dining area where students gather for lunch.
- The Hill
- A reference to the school's physical location and the surrounding geography of the New Castle area.
- The Line
- The main cafeteria service area where students queue for daily hot meals.
- The Ridge
- The standard shorthand name used by students and the community for Coal Ridge High School.
- Titan Nation
- The collective term for the Coal Ridge community, including students, athletes, staff, and fans.
- Titan Up
- The official school motto and rallying cry used to encourage school spirit and excellence.
- Titan Way
- The school's core behavioral framework and values, standing for Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
- Titans
- The school mascot and the collective term for the student body and athletic teams.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Activity Bus
- The late-afternoon transportation provided for students who stay after school for sports or clubs.
- E-Hallpass
- The digital system used by students to request and receive permission to leave the classroom during instructional time.
- IC
- Infinite Campus; the online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Infinite Campus
- The online portal and mobile app used by students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- The weekly Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Media Center
- The official campus name for the library and computer lab facility.
- Schoology
- The learning management system used by teachers to post assignments, resources, and course updates.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, typically used for physical education classes and athletic practices.
- The Aux Gym
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for physical education classes, wrestling, and junior varsity sports practices.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose hall used for lunch, assemblies, and student socializing.
- The Loop
- The designated circular driveway area used for student drop-off and pick-up traffic.
- The Media Center
- The school's library and technology hub, used for research, studying, and computer access.
- The Pit
- The school's primary gymnasium, known for hosting high-energy basketball and volleyball games.
- The Ridge
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to Coal Ridge High School.
- Titan Gymnasium
- The main athletic facility, often referred to simply as the gym, where basketball and volleyball games are held.
- Titan Time
- A mandatory 30-minute advisory and academic support block included in the daily schedule.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 16 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.