Academic calendar
Semester I 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jan 31, 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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C
- CI
- Short for 'Collegiate Institute,' occasionally used in older school cheers or formal contexts.
D
- Daniel Mac
- The most common shorthand name used by students and alumni for the school.
- DM
- A common shorthand abbreviation for Daniel McIntyre used in casual conversation.
- DMCI
- The standard four-letter abbreviation used by students and staff to refer to the school.
- DMCI
- The standard abbreviation for Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute.
- DMCI Maroons
- The collective name for all school athletic teams and the student body spirit.
E
- ESD
- Education for Sustainable Development; a club focused on environmental initiatives and school-wide recycling programs.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club providing a safe space and advocacy for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
M
- Maroon and Gold
- The official school colors, frequently used to refer to school pride, sports teams, and dress-code themes.
- Maroon and Grey
- The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or the student body as a whole.
- Maroons
- The official nickname for DMCI students and sports teams, derived from the school's primary color.
- McIntyre
- Occasional shorthand for the school, though 'Daniel Mac' is more prevalent.
S
- SAC
- Student Administrative Council; the primary student government body responsible for school events and spirit.
- Sargent
- Sargent Avenue, the main commercial street adjacent to the school where students go for off-campus food like McDonald's or local shops.
- Sargent Taco
- A popular local eatery on Sargent Avenue frequently visited by students during lunch breaks.
- SC
- Student Council; the student-led governing body responsible for school events.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria located on the main floor, serving daily hot meals and snacks.
- The Canteen
- The specific counter or area within the school where snacks and pre-packaged food are sold.
- The CI
- A formal shorthand for 'Collegiate Institute' used in official and some student contexts.
- The Mac
- A casual shortened version of the school's name used by students in conversation.
- The Pit
- The central sunken cafeteria and common area where students eat and socialize.
- The West End
- The neighborhood surrounding the school, often used to describe the local community culture.
W
- West End
- The local neighborhood identity strongly embraced by the student body.
- WSD
- Winnipeg School Division; the school district that DMCI belongs to.
Y
- YIP
- Youth in Philanthropy; a student group that manages a budget to provide grants to local community charities.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Cycle Day
- The 6-day rotating schedule (Day 1 through Day 6) used to determine class blocks.
- Daniel Mac
- The common shorthand name used by students and the community to refer to the school.
- Day 1/Day 2
- The alternating two-day cycle used for the school timetable to determine which classes meet on a given day.
- DMCI
- The common abbreviation for Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute.
- Late Slip
- A required document obtained from the office if a student arrives after the bell.
- Late Start
- Scheduled mornings where classes begin later than the standard time to accommodate staff professional development.
- Peggo
- The electronic fare card used by students for Winnipeg Transit; student-rate cards must be validated with a school ID.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal where students check their grades, schedules, and attendance records.
- Spare
- A period in a student's timetable where they have no assigned class, typically spent in the library or lounge.
- Staff Meeting Days
- Scheduled mornings where classes start later than usual to accommodate teacher meetings.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for checking out library books, purchasing dance tickets, and transit discounts.
- The 14
- The Winnipeg Transit bus route (Ellice) frequently used by students living south of the school.
- The 15
- The Winnipeg Transit bus route (Sargent) that serves as the primary public transportation link for students.
- The 19
- The Winnipeg Transit bus route (Notre Dame) that serves the northern edge of the school campus.
- The 26
- The Logan-Berry bus route that serves the area near the school.
- The CI
- Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute; the common shorthand for the entire school building.
- The Daily Bulletin
- The official morning announcements read over the PA system or posted online regarding daily activities.
- The Field House
- The large, modern athletic facility and gymnasium used for sports, assemblies, and physical education.
- The Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility used by athletes and physical education classes.
- The Gym
- The large athletic facility used for Maroons sports teams, physical education, and school assemblies.
- The Handbook
- The student planner and code of conduct issued at the start of the year containing essential school policies.
- The Junior Gym
- The secondary, smaller gymnasium typically used for physical education classes.
- The Learning Commons
- The official name for the school library and digital resource center.
- The Library
- The school's resource center, often used for quiet study and accessing computer labs.
- The Lounge
- The central student common area used for studying and hanging out between classes.
- The Main
- The primary school building located on Alverstone Street.
- The Main Gym
- The primary athletic space used for Maroons home games and physical education.
- The Main Office
- The central administrative hub located near the main entrance for attendance and general inquiries.
- The Maroons Gym
- The main gymnasium, named after the school's athletic identity.
- The Medical Wing
- The specialized area of the building housing the Medical Professions program facilities.
- The Office
- The administrative hub of the school for attendance and student services.
- The Office
- The main administrative office where students go for attendance issues, late slips, or to see a vice-principal.
- The Pit
- The central sunken lounge area in the school used for gathering and student events.
- The Senior Gym
- The main gymnasium used for varsity sports and large school assemblies.
- The Wing
- Refers to specific sections of the historic building added during later expansions.
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- Universal Nutrition Program / Cafeteria
- WSD
- Winnipeg School Division; the school board that governs DMCI and provides student services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester I 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 25 approved campus terms and 37 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.