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Summer School 2026 - Semester 1 Courses runs Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A.C.O.H.
- Acerácándos a la Comunidad Hispana, a student organization focused on Hispanic culture and community.
- A+ human being
- A common campus phrase used to describe the school's goal for student character development beyond academics.
- Advanced Placement Kindness
- The school's cultural motto, emphasizing a commitment to empathy and community alongside rigorous academics.
- Andres
- The primary cafeteria manager, Andres Felix, who is frequently cited by students as the face of the school's lunch service.
- AP Kindness
- A school-specific term referring to the institution's emphasis on advanced-placement levels of empathy and character.
B
- BJE
- Builders of Jewish Education; a partner organization that supports the school's religious curriculum.
- Black Backpack
- A term for the ubiquitous black Jansport bags that are so common they are frequently mixed up by students.
C
- Cambridge Farms
- The local kosher market in the Valley where the school's meat and frozen foods are sourced.
- challah
- Traditional Jewish bread frequently available on Fridays, noted for disappearing quickly if left unattended.
D
- dTHS
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for de Toledo High School.
- dTHS
- The standard abbreviation for de Toledo High School.
E
- EIEP
- Extended Israel Exchange Program; a long-term exchange program involving a 2.5-month stay in Israel.
F
- Felix
- Shorthand for Andres Felix, the head of the dTHS kitchen and cafeteria operations.
- Free Periods
- Blocks of time in the daily schedule where students do not have assigned classes and can study or socialize.
H
- Hot Lunch
- The school's catered meal program provided daily for students.
J
- J-Life
- The Jewish Life department, responsible for organizing retreats, holiday celebrations, and spiritual programming.
- Jag
- Short for Jaguar, the school's mascot, often used in cheers or spirit wear.
- Jags
- Short for Jaguars, the school's official mascot and athletic team name.
- JAGS
- The school mascot (Jaguars), used to refer to the student body, athletic teams, and school spirit.
- JagShack
- The on-campus student store where students purchase snacks, drinks, and spirit wear during lunch and breaks.
- Jaguar Pride
- A common phrase used to denote school spirit, referencing the school's mascot.
- JagWear
- The official term for school spirit wear and branded apparel.
- JSU
- Jewish Student Union, a club focused on Jewish culture and community outreach.
L
- LBT
- Short for 'Lunch Break Take,' a student-produced podcast or news segment often consumed or discussed during the lunch hour.
- LBT
- Lunch Break Take; a student-run podcast and recurring segment in the school newspaper, The Prowler.
- LEAP
- The Linda Landau Educational Achievement Program, the school's dedicated academic support and learning center.
- Lunch Break Take
- The name of the student-produced podcast and video segment featured on The Prowler news site.
- Lunch Break Take
- A recurring student-produced podcast or media segment focused on campus life and athletics.
M
- Mensch
- A person of integrity and honor; a term frequently used to praise student character.
- Minyan
- The daily morning period where students gather for prayer, meditation, or group discussion.
- MSA
- Medical Science Academy; a specialized academic track for students interested in healthcare careers.
N
- NC
- A legacy term referring to the school's former name, New Community Jewish High School.
- NCJHS
- New Community Jewish High School; the school's former name, still used by alumni and in legacy documents.
- New Jew
- An affectionate nickname for the school, referencing its original name, New Community Jewish High School.
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for students who meet high academic and service standards.
- none
- de Toledo is a day-only high school and does not have residential dormitories.
P
- PO
- The de Toledo Parent Organization, which manages campus services like the JagShack.
S
- Senior Assassin
- A popular, student-organized water gun game played by the senior class off-campus.
- Shabbaton
- An overnight retreat, typically organized by grade level, focused on community building and Shabbat observance.
- SIEP
- Short Israel Exchange Program; a 2.5-week exchange program for 10th-grade students.
- SIEPsters
- A term used to describe students currently participating in the Short Israel Exchange Program.
- SIEPsters
- A nickname used by students and staff to refer to participants in the SIEP exchange program.
- Silent Code
- A set of unwritten student rules, most notably that valuables like MacBooks are safe to leave unattended, but food will be taken immediately.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing student interests.
T
- T'filah
- The daily period dedicated to communal prayer, reflection, or spiritual exploration.
- Tefillah
- The daily morning prayer or communal reflection period; students often choose different 'tracks' for this time.
- The Cafe
- The on-campus kosher dining facility providing daily meals and snacks.
- The Commons
- The central dining hall and social hub where students eat lunch and gather.
- The Grill
- The specific station within the cafe serving hot grilled items like burgers and chicken.
- The lunch line
- The daily queue in the cafeteria where students receive kosher meals prepared by the kitchen staff.
- The Prowler
- The official student-run newspaper of de Toledo High School.
- The Prowler
- The official student-run newspaper of de Toledo High School.
- The Servery
- The specific area within the dining hall where hot meals and daily specials are distributed.
- The Shuk
- The central on-campus cafe and dining hall, named after the Hebrew word for market.
- The Silent Code
- A student term for the unwritten rules and cultural expectations found within the school's extensive handbook.
- Tikkun Olam
- A term used to describe the school's community service and social justice requirements.
- Tiyul
- A Hebrew term used for the school's educational trips and outdoor excursions.
- Town Hall
- The weekly all-school assembly where announcements are made and community issues are discussed.
U
- Ugg Slippers
- The unofficial school footwear; according to the student 'Silent Code,' they are widely accepted as real shoes on campus.
V
- Vaad
- The rabbinical council that provides kosher certification for all food served on campus.
- VEX
- Refers to the school's competitive robotics program and teams.
Z
- Zman
- Hebrew for 'time,' often used to refer to specific blocks or periods in the daily schedule.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 12:40 p.m.
- The standard daily start time for the lunch period when students head to the cafeteria.
- 9th Grade Retreat
- An annual multi-day orientation trip for freshmen to build community at the start of the year.
- A/B Days
- The block scheduling system where classes rotate on an alternating daily basis.
- ACT Days
- Designated days on the school calendar that feature a late start for students.
- Beit Midrash
- The 'House of Study,' a dedicated space for prayer, reflection, and Jewish learning.
- Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus
- The official name of the five-acre campus site in West Hills.
- Block Schedule
- The rotating class schedule system used to organize the academic day.
- de_toledo_cafeteria
- de Toledo Cafeteria
- dTHS #1 line
- The specific bus route providing transportation for students living on the Westside of Los Angeles.
- dTHS Silent Code
- A student-referenced set of informal or handbook-based rules governing campus behavior and quiet zones.
- Engineering & Robotics Academy
- The campus facility dedicated to the school's robotics program and collaboration with international teams.
- Grid Schedule
- The specific layout of the school's weekly timetable, which students use to track their rotating class blocks.
- Havdalah
- The ceremony marking the end of the Sabbath, which serves as a major emotional highlight of the annual Shabbaton.
- Havdalah and Dessert
- A traditional community event held for new families to mark the end of the Sabbath.
- JagShack
- The physical location of the student store on campus.
- Jaguar Card
- The official student identification card used for campus access and purchasing food at the cafe.
- JagWear
- The official school-branded spirit clothing sold through the Parent Organization.
- Late Start
- The schedule convention on Wednesdays where classes begin at 9:00 AM instead of the usual 8:00 AM.
- Medical Science Academy
- The specialized wing or facility housing the school's three-year biomedical course of study and surgery internships.
- Medical Science Academy
- A specialized three-year academic track for students pursuing careers in medicine or nursing.
- Milken Campus
- The official name of the school's physical grounds (Bernard Milken Campus).
- Minyan
- The various prayer service options (ranging from traditional to creative) that students choose from to fulfill their Judaic requirements.
- Monday Morning Assembly
- The mandatory weekly gathering where the entire school community meets to start the week.
- myJAG
- The primary online portal used by students and parents to check schedules, grades, and school announcements.
- Placement tests
- Mandatory exams in English, Math, and Hebrew taken by incoming students to determine their academic level.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades and attendance.
- Schoology
- The primary Learning Management System (LMS) used by students to track assignments and grades.
- Shabbaton
- The mandatory annual four-day nature retreat held at the Brandeis-Bardin Institute for community bonding.
- Study Hall Lobby
- The upstairs lobby area where students gather for quiet study and collaboration during the final period of the day.
- T'filah
- The scheduled time for communal prayer, reflection, or spiritual programming.
- The Beit Midrash
- The 'House of Study,' a dedicated space for prayer, religious learning, and quiet reflection.
- The Black Box
- The intimate theater space used for drama classes and small-scale stage productions.
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway connecting different sections of the campus, often used as a meeting spot between classes.
- The Commons
- The large, open central building used for dining, studying, and socializing.
- The Den
- The student-run store where spirit wear and school supplies are sold.
- The Den
- The student-run store and lounge area where students can buy snacks and school gear.
- The Global Center
- The Global Center for Jewish Life, a prominent wing of the campus dedicated to communal and spiritual activities.
- The Grid
- The term for the school's complex weekly block schedule layout.
- The Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for Jaguar sports and physical education.
- The Kitchen
- The specific area of the cafeteria where meals are prepared daily by the staff.
- The Milken Campus
- The official name of the school's facility in West Hills.
- The Pavilion
- The main gymnasium and multi-purpose hall used for athletics and large school gatherings.
- The Portal
- The Blackbaud-based online system used by students to check grades, assignments, and schedules.
- The Prowler
- The office and digital platform for the student-run newspaper.
- The Prowler
- The official student-run news publication of de Toledo High School.
- The Prowler Office
- The dedicated workspace for the student-run newspaper staff.
- The Prowler room
- The journalism and publications classroom where the student newspaper is produced.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard and gathering space on campus, known for its large clock and as a hub for student life.
- The security area
- The front entrance station where students are greeted by security staff, notably Nelson.
- The Silver Racks
- The designated storage area where students commonly leave backpacks and sweatshirts.
- The Theater
- The performing arts space used for school plays, concerts, and Town Hall meetings.
- Town Hall
- A weekly Friday morning assembly where the entire school community gathers for news and presentations.
- Vanowen
- The primary campus location, named after the street it is situated on in West Hills.
- Z-Block
- The final period of the day dedicated to electives, extracurriculars, or teacher office hours.
- Z-Manim
- The specific times set aside for daily prayers and religious observances based on the Hebrew calendar.
- Z-Period
- The final block of the school day dedicated to clubs, office hours, and extracurricular activities.
- Ziering Family Field
- The primary outdoor athletic field used for soccer and other sports.
- Zman
- A Hebrew term for 'time,' often used to refer to specific periods or blocks in the daily schedule.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer School 2026 - Semester 1 Courses runs Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 62 approved campus terms and 58 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.