Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Feb 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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Campus language
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B
- Black and Gold
- The school colors, frequently used as a shorthand for school spirit or designated spirit wear days.
C
- CCI
- The universal shorthand for Collingwood Collegiate Institute.
D
- DECA
- A student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, and management.
F
- Fighting Owls
- The official mascot and name for the school's athletic teams.
G
- Giant Tiger
- A nearby retail store frequently visited by students for affordable snacks and drinks during the school day.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HPE
- The Health and Physical Education department, often used to refer to gym classes.
L
- LINK
- Link Crew, a group of senior students who mentor and lead orientation for Grade 9s.
- Link Crew
- A high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout their first year.
O
- Owls
- The official mascot and collective name for the school's athletic teams.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Council; the student-led body that organizes school events, dances, and spirit days.
- SC
- Student Council, the student government body responsible for organizing school events.
T
- The 700s
- Refers to the specific hallway or wing of classrooms typically associated with senior or specialized subjects.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria, the primary location for student lunches and social gathering.
- The County
- Refers to the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) context or regional competitions.
- The Wood
- A common local nickname for the town of Collingwood and the school community.
- Tim's
- The Tim Hortons located on First Street, a popular off-campus destination for students during lunch or spares.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Brightspace
- The digital learning management system (D2L) used by teachers to post assignments, grades, and course content.
- Bus Cancellations
- A frequent winter occurrence where school remains open but buses do not run; students check the SCSTC website for updates.
- Bus Planner
- The online portal used by students to check bus routes and weather-related cancellations.
- cci_cafeteria
- CCI Cafeteria
- cci_nutrition_program
- CCI Nutrition Program
- Fisher Field
- The outdoor athletic track and sports field located on the school grounds.
- Late Start
- Designated mornings (typically Wednesdays) where the school day begins later to allow for staff meetings.
- Learning Commons
- The official name for the school library and resource center.
- SCDSB
- Simcoe County District School Board; the governing school board for CCI.
- SchoolCashOnline
- The mandatory online portal used for paying student fees, field trip costs, and purchasing spirit wear.
- SCSTC
- Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium; the authority that manages bus routes and weather-related cancellations.
- Spirit Day
- Designated days where students are encouraged to wear school colors or themed costumes.
- Student Card
- The mandatory photo ID used for library services, school dances, and local student discounts.
- Student Portal
- The digital platform where students access their schedules, grades, and school-wide announcements.
- Student Success
- A dedicated room and department focused on providing extra academic support and credit recovery for students.
- The Bus
- Refers to the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) services that manage student busing.
- The Bus Loop
- The designated area at the front of the school for bus loading and unloading.
- The Great Hall
- The large open area near the main entrance used for major school gatherings.
- The Gyms
- Refers to the Large and Small gyms used for physical education and Fighting Owls sports teams.
- The Learning Commons
- The modern name for the school library, used for research, quiet study, and computer access.
- The Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for school-wide assemblies and varsity sports.
- The Pit
- The central common area or cafeteria space where students congregate during lunch and breaks.
- The Shop
- The technical education wing where automotive and woodworking classes are held.
- The Track
- The outdoor athletic field and running track used for physical education and track meets.
- West Zone
- The geographic designation for Collingwood schools regarding bus cancellations due to winter weather.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Feb 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 17 approved campus terms and 25 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.