Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- AGÉ
- Association générale des élèves; the student union representing the student body.
- AGECD
- Association générale des élèves du Collège Durocher, the official student government body.
- AGÉCDSL
- Association Générale des Étudiants du Collège Durocher Saint-Lambert, the official student government.
- AVÉ
- Animation de la vie étudiante; the department in charge of organizing student activities, clubs, and events.
- AVSEC
- Animation de vie spirituelle et d'engagement communautaire; the office responsible for community service and student spirit.
B
- Bleu et Or
- Blue and Gold; the official school colors used to refer to school spirit or sports teams.
C
- Carte à puce
- The multi-functional student ID card used to pay for meals at the cafeteria.
- Carte étudiante
- The student ID card used as a prepaid debit card for all cafeteria purchases.
- CDSL
- The standard abbreviation for the school (Collège Durocher Saint-Lambert).
D
- Duro
- Shorthand used by students to refer to the senior campus or the school as a whole.
- Durocher
- Used by students to refer specifically to the senior campus (Sec 4-5) rather than the whole institution.
G
- GÉNIE
- Short for Génie-O-Lympiques, a major annual school-wide team competition and spirit event.
- GND
- Gala de Natation Durocher, the organization responsible for the school's major annual swimming competitions.
L
- La caf
- The main school cafeteria located in both pavilions.
- La récup
- Short for 'récupération'; scheduled extra help sessions where students meet teachers for academic support.
- La vie étu
- Short for 'Vie étudiante'; refers to the student life office or activities.
- Le bistro
- A smaller food service area offering snacks and lighter meals.
- Le code
- Refers to the 'Code de vie,' the student handbook and set of conduct rules.
- Le costume
- The term used by students to refer to the mandatory school uniform.
- Le Foyer
- The designated student lounge or common area for socializing.
- Le gala
- The annual 'Gala de l'excellence' where student achievements are recognized.
- Le Pav
- Generic shorthand used by students to refer to their specific campus building (either PSL or PD).
- Le Pluri
- Common shorthand for Pluriportail, the essential digital platform for checking grades and schedules.
- Le portail
- Common shorthand for Pluriportail, the school's digital management system.
- Le survêt
- The official school-mandated tracksuit worn for physical education classes.
- Les Rebelles
- The collective name for all student-athletes and sports teams representing the school.
- Les Rebelles
- The official name and brand for all competitive sports teams at the college.
M
- Menu du jour
- The daily fixed-price meal option provided by the food service.
- MID
- Musique Instrumentale Durocher, the school's intensive instrumental music and band program.
- Midi-rencontre
- A scheduled lunchtime meeting for student clubs, committees, or sports teams.
O
- OPP
- Organisme de participation des parents; the parent-teacher organization that often funds student activities.
P
- PEI
- Programme d'éducation internationale, the International Baccalaureate stream that many students are enrolled in.
- PÉI
- Programme d'éducation internationale; the International Baccalaureate (IB) track.
- Période
- The term used for a single class session or time block in the daily schedule.
- Période 0
- An early morning time slot used for sports practices, music rehearsals, or specific academic meetings.
- Pluri
- Common shorthand for Pluriportail, the digital platform used for all school communication and grades.
- Prêt-à-manger
- The pre-ordered or grab-and-go meal options available to students.
R
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' referring to extra help sessions held by teachers after class or during lunch.
- RSEQ
- Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec; the governing body for the school's competitive sports teams.
S
- Sec
- Short for 'Secondaire'; used with a number (e.g., 'Sec 3') to denote grade level.
- St-Lambert
- Shorthand used to refer specifically to the junior campus (Secondary 1-2).
V
- Vert et Or
- The collective name for all school sports teams, referring to the school colors (Green and Gold).
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Agenda
- The mandatory school-issued planner used for tracking assignments and serving as a hall pass.
- caf_t_ria_coll_ge_durocher_saint_lambert
- Cafétéria Collège Durocher Saint-Lambert
- Carte Opus
- The transit card used by students for the RTL (Réseau de transport de Longueuil) to commute to the Saint-Lambert campus.
- Code de vie
- The official student handbook outlining rules, including the strict uniform policy.
- Code vestimentaire
- The school's mandatory uniform policy that dictates daily attire.
- Cycle de 9 jours
- The school's rotating schedule system where classes follow a 9-day sequence rather than a standard week.
- L'Agenda
- The mandatory school-issued planner used for tracking assignments and serving as a hall pass.
- L'Agora
- The large central gathering space and multi-purpose hall in Pavillon Saint-Lambert.
- L'uniforme
- The mandatory dress code consisting of specific items from the school's official supplier.
- La MID
- The specific wing or building dedicated to the Maison de l'innovation et du design.
- Le bloc
- Common shorthand for the sports complex or athletic wing of the school.
- Le bloc sportif
- The sports complex and gymnasium facilities located at the Durocher campus.
- Le casier
- The student's assigned locker; specific rules apply regarding the type of lock and maintenance.
- Le code
- The school's mandatory dress code and uniform regulations that students must follow daily.
- Le cycle
- The 9-day rotating academic schedule used instead of a standard Monday-Friday week.
- Le local
- The standard term for a classroom (e.g., 'Local 312').
- Le Magasin
- The official school store at Pavillon Saint-Lambert where students must purchase their mandatory uniforms.
- Le portail
- The common term for the login page of the school's internal management system.
- Le transport scolaire
- The private bus network specifically serving CDSL students across the South Shore.
- Mon CDSL
- The mobile application version of the school's digital services.
- Omnivox
- The primary digital platform for schedules, report cards, and official school communications.
- Pavillon Durocher
- The campus building located at 857 Riverside, housing students in Secondary 4 and 5.
- Pavillon Saint-Lambert
- The campus building located at 375 Riverside, housing students in Secondary 1, 2, and 3.
- PD
- Common written abbreviation for Pavillon Durocher.
- Période
- A single class block; the school day is divided into numbered periods.
- Période 0
- An early morning time slot often used for sports practices or specific club meetings before regular classes.
- Période de vie
- A dedicated time slot in the schedule for homeroom activities, workshops, or student meetings.
- Plage
- A specific time slot or period within the school's 9-day rotating schedule cycle.
- Plage horaire
- A specific time block in the daily schedule, often used to refer to free periods or study sessions.
- Pluri
- Short for Pluriportail, the essential digital platform for checking grades, schedules, and daily announcements.
- Pluriportail
- The essential online portal where students check their daily schedule, homework, and academic results.
- PSL
- Common written abbreviation for Pavillon Saint-Lambert.
- PVM
- Pavillon Ville-Marie, the building located on Notre-Dame Street for Secondary 3, 4, and 5 students.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération'; designated periods where students meet teachers for extra academic help.
- RTL
- Réseau de transport de Longueuil; the public bus system used by the majority of students to commute to the Saint-Lambert campus.
- Transport scolaire
- The private bus network that transports students from various South Shore municipalities to the two pavilions.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 36 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.