Academic calendar
Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2025-2026Relevant now
- Academic Year 2026-2027 (Verified August 2026 opening dates only)
Campus language
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A
- ADEP
- Asociación de Padres y Maestros, the parent-teacher association that coordinates school-wide community activities.
- APAE
- Asociación de Padres y Amigos de la Escuela; the parent-teacher association responsible for school community events.
- APMAE
- Asociación de Padres, Madres, Tutores y Amigos de la Escuela; the parent-teacher association.
- ASECQ
- Asociación de Estudiantes del Colegio Quisqueya, the student council or student body association.
- ASOPADRES
- Asociación de Padres y Amigos, the school's parent-teacher association that organizes community events.
B
- Boche
- A sharp reprimand or scolding, typically delivered by a teacher or administrator.
C
- CDE
- Consejo de Estudiantes; the student council body representing student interests to the administration.
- CECQ
- Consejo Estudiantil del Colegio Quisqueya; the elected student government body.
- Chivo
- A cheat sheet or unauthorized aid used during an exam.
- Consejo
- The Student Council (Consejo Estudiantil) responsible for representing student interests.
- Consejo Estudiantil
- The student council responsible for organizing student-led activities and representing student interests.
- Convivencia
- Mandatory school-organized retreats focused on spiritual reflection, values, and class bonding.
- CQ
- The standard abbreviation for Colegio Quisqueya used in internal documents and student social media.
- CQMUN
- Colegio Quisqueya Model United Nations, the school's prominent debate and diplomacy club.
E
- El Kiosko
- Small snack stand or kiosk area often used during recess for quick refreshments.
- El Lanzamiento
- The high-energy event where the senior class reveals their 'Promo' name, logo, and jacket to the rest of the school.
- El Patio
- The central open-air courtyard area where students congregate between classes.
- El Recreo
- The scheduled break time between classes for socializing and eating.
- Embotellarse
- To cram or memorize information mechanically right before an exam without truly understanding it.
I
- Intercolegial
- Competitive sports tournaments or academic competitions held between Colegio Quisqueya and other local schools.
- Intercolegiales
- Competitive sports tournaments held between Colegio Quisqueya and other local schools.
L
- La 27
- Refers to the school's main entrance and exit located on the busy Avenida 27 de Febrero.
- La Cafe
- The school cafeteria where students purchase snacks, drinks, and lunch during breaks.
- La Cafet
- Common student shorthand for the cafeteria.
- La Cafeta
- The primary school cafeteria where students purchase snacks, empanadas, and lunch.
- La Cafetería
- The central canteen where students purchase snacks, 'empanadas', and lunch during designated breaks.
- La Chaqueta
- The custom-designed senior jacket that members of 'La Promo' wear as a status symbol during their final year.
- La Merienda
- The mid-morning snack time or the food brought from home to eat during break.
- La Profe
- The standard, informal way students address or refer to their female teachers.
- La Prom
- Refers to the Senior Class (the graduating class) and their specific activities, lounge, or identity.
- La Promo
- The senior class, distinguished by their unique custom-designed jackets and leadership role in school spirit.
- La Promo
- Short for 'La Promoción', referring to the senior graduating class, which always adopts a unique name (e.g., Exodus, Zenith, Keryx).
- La Quisque
- The most common shorthand nickname used by students and alumni to refer to Colegio Quisqueya.
- La Velada
- The traditional school talent show or evening performance event.
M
- Merienda
- The mid-morning snack break, a central part of the daily social routine.
- Merienda
- The scheduled mid-morning snack break, particularly emphasized in the lower school levels.
- MINU
- Modelo Interno de Naciones Unidas; the school's internal Model United Nations conference.
- Misa
- The periodic religious services held in the auditorium, reflecting the school's Catholic identity.
- MUN
- The Model United Nations club, a highly active student organization that participates in local and international conferences.
O
- ONU Quisqueya
- The school's Model United Nations delegation and club.
P
- Paso de Mando
- The formal ceremony where the outgoing student council hands over leadership to the newly elected one.
- Piquete
- A student's sense of style or 'swagger,' often discussed regarding the senior class uniforms.
- Prom
- Refers to the senior class and their specific committee responsible for fundraising and graduation events.
- Prom
- Short for 'Promoción'; refers to the senior class organization and their specific year-group identity (e.g., Prom 2024).
- Promo
- Short for the graduating class (e.g., 'La Promo'), which organizes events and wears custom jackets.
Q
- Quemarse
- To fail a test or a subject (literally 'to get burned').
- Quisqueyano
- A term of pride used to refer to a student or alumnus of the institution.
R
- Recreo
- The designated recess periods which serve as the primary social time for students across different grades.
S
- Sociedad de Honor
- The school's chapter of the National Honor Society for high-achieving students.
T
- Tigres
- The school's mascot; students refer to themselves as 'Tigres' during inter-school sports competitions.
V
- Vaina
- General Dominican slang used ubiquitously on campus to refer to any object, situation, or 'thing'.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- cafeter_a_colegio_quisqueya
- Cafetería Colegio Quisqueya
- Cancha Techada
- The covered multi-purpose sports court used for physical education and school-wide events.
- Carnet
- The mandatory student ID card used for identification and campus security.
- Circular
- The official administrative notices sent to parents and students regarding schedule changes or events.
- Cuaderno de Control
- The mandatory student agenda used for recording homework and as a formal communication channel between teachers and parents.
- Edificio de Media
- The building dedicated to high school (Bachillerato) classrooms and administration.
- El Auditorio
- The main assembly hall used for formal ceremonies, 'veladas' (talent shows), and graduations.
- El Carnet
- The mandatory student identification card required for campus entry and security clearance.
- El Multiuso
- The multi-purpose indoor gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and major school assemblies.
- El Patio
- The central courtyard area where students congregate during breaks.
- El Portal
- The online management system (often SchoolTrack or similar) where students check grades and assignments.
- El Uniforme
- The strict daily dress code consisting of a specific polo shirt and trousers/skirt; physical education days require a separate sports uniform.
- Entrada de la 27
- The main school entrance located on the busy Avenida 27 de Febrero.
- Entrada por la 27
- Reference to the school's main entrance/exit access via Av. 27 de Febrero.
- Entrada por la México
- The primary entrance/exit gate located on Avenida México, used for student drop-off and pick-up.
- La 27
- Refers to Avenida 27 de Febrero, the major, high-traffic avenue where the school is located, often cited in transit delays.
- La Agenda
- The mandatory physical planner used by students to record homework and for official communication between teachers and parents.
- La Cancha
- The multi-purpose sports court used for physical education, basketball games, and morning assemblies.
- La Cancha Techada
- The covered multi-purpose sports court used for physical education and morning assemblies.
- La Circular
- The official weekly or monthly newsletter sent to families regarding schedules and events.
- La Plataforma
- The digital educational portal (often Schoology or a proprietary system) where students check grades and assignments.
- Mora
- The late fee applied to tuition payments made after the designated monthly deadline.
- Pabellón de Básica
- The primary school wing housing classrooms for elementary-aged students.
- Pabellón de Inicial
- The separate, secured area of the campus dedicated to preschool and kindergarten students.
- Pabellón de Media
- The academic wing dedicated to high school (grades 7-12) classrooms.
- Pabellón de Primaria
- The building area dedicated to elementary school classrooms and activities.
- Pabellón de Secundaria
- The specific wing or building housing the high school classrooms.
- Pase de Salida
- An official permit required for a student to leave the campus before the standard dismissal time.
- Paso de Lista
- The roll call process conducted at the start of the day or each class period.
- Phidias
- The digital school management platform used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and homework.
- Primaria
- The building area dedicated to elementary school students.
- Salón de Actos
- The formal auditorium used for graduations, plays, and academic ceremonies.
- Secundaria
- The specific wing or building area designated for middle and high school classrooms.
- Uniforme de Deportes
- The athletic kit (t-shirt and track pants) permitted only on days when the student has Physical Education on their schedule.
- Uniforme de Gala
- The formal school uniform (typically including a tie or specific vest) required for Mondays and official ceremonies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2025-2026 runs Sep 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 51 approved campus terms and 35 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.