Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Full School Year 2025-2026School Year 2025-2026
- Semester 2 2026
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- Full School Year 2026-2027School Year 2026-2027
- Semester 2 2027
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A
- AP
- Advanced Placement; a program offering university-level curricula and examinations to high school students.
C
- Canyon
- Canyon Meadows Shopping Centre, the primary off-campus destination for lunch and snacks.
- Canyon Meadows
- The nearby shopping center (Canyon Meadows Shopping Centre) where students frequently go for off-campus lunch.
- CBE
- Calgary Board of Education, the school district that Dr. E.P. Scarlett belongs to.
- Culinary
- Refers to the student-run commercial kitchen and cafeteria service within the school.
D
- DECA
- A student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.
F
- FI
- French Immersion, the academic stream for students completing their high school diploma in both English and French.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-run club that provides a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals; a club for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
L
- Lancer Nation
- A term used to describe the collective school community and school spirit.
- Lancers
- The official mascot and the name used to refer to the school's athletic teams and the student body as a whole.
M
- Mac's
- The Circle K convenience store in Canyon Meadows, still referred to by its former name by many students.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a club where students simulate UN diplomatic proceedings.
S
- SAC
- Student Action Council, the school's student leadership and events body.
- Scarlett
- The common shorthand name used by students and the community to refer to Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School.
T
- The 10 o'clock
- Informal reference to the morning break period between first and second period.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria, the primary indoor location for purchasing food and socializing during lunch.
- The CBE
- The Calgary Board of Education; the school district governing the high school.
- The Culinary Arts Room
- The area where students in the commercial foods program prepare and serve food.
- The Culinary Lab
- The professional kitchen area where Commercial Foods students prepare meals for the school.
- The Den
- Shortened name for the Lancer's Den school store.
- The Foyer
- The main entrance area, often used interchangeably with 'The Pit' for meeting up.
- The Hill
- The outdoor grassy area near the school entrance where students congregate in warm weather.
- The Pit
- The central sunken seating area where students gather to eat lunch and socialize.
- The Ridge
- The geographical area and hill bordering Fish Creek Park behind the school where students often hang out during breaks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Aux Gym
- The auxiliary (secondary) gymnasium used for smaller classes and team practices.
- Brightspace
- The digital learning management system (D2L) used by teachers to post course materials, assignments, and news.
- Calgary Transit
- The public bus system (specifically routes like the 99 and 83) that students use to commute to the school.
- Canyon Meadows Station
- The nearest C-Train station used by commuting students.
- Connect
- A designated period (similar to homeroom or advisory) for school-wide announcements, administrative tasks, and student support.
- D2L
- Brightspace/Desire2Learn, the digital platform where teachers post course content and assignments.
- D2L / Brightspace
- The digital learning management system where teachers post course content and assignments.
- Early Dismissal
- The shortened school day schedule, which typically occurs every Friday with classes ending at 1:20 PM.
- Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility.
- Flex
- Flex Time; a designated period in the schedule where students can choose which teacher to visit for extra help or self-directed study.
- ID Cards
- Required identification for checking out library books and accessing student transit rates.
- IP
- Individualized Program, often used in the context of 'IPP' (Individualized Program Plan) meetings for student support.
- IPPs
- Individual Program Plans, the documentation used for students requiring specific learning accommodations.
- Lancer's Den
- The school store where students purchase Scarlett-branded apparel and snacks.
- Late Entry
- The modified Wednesday morning schedule where classes start later to allow for staff meetings.
- Learning Commons
- The modern name for the school library and collaborative study space.
- Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for physical education classes, Lancers sports games, and large school assemblies.
- MyCBE
- The administrative portal used for paying fees and managing transportation.
- PL Days
- Professional Learning days; specific dates where students have a modified schedule or no classes.
- Power Hour
- A designated mid-day block in the schedule for students to seek extra help, attend clubs, or socialize.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal (MyCBE) where students and parents check real-time grades, attendance, and official schedules.
- Route 99
- The primary Calgary Transit school express bus route serving the school from the Canyon Meadows C-Train station.
- school_cafeteria
- School Cafeteria
- The 81
- The Calgary Transit bus route (MacEwan/Bonaventure) that is a primary transit link for students.
- The 83
- The Calgary Transit bus route (Route 83) serving the school and surrounding communities.
- The 99
- The Calgary Transit bus route (Route 99) that is a primary transport link for students.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for smaller physical education classes and practices.
- The Aux Gym
- The Auxiliary Gymnasium, the smaller of the two gyms used for physical education and smaller sports events.
- The Fitness Centre
- The school's weight room and exercise facility available for student and athlete use.
- The Learning Commons
- The modern, multi-use space that serves as the school library, research center, and collaborative study area.
- The Main
- The main (larger) gymnasium used for assemblies and varsity sports.
- The Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for Lancer athletic home games and pep rallies.
- The Pit
- The central sunken common area used for socializing, lunch, and school events.
- The Portables
- The modular classrooms located outside the main building structure.
- Tutorial
- A specific block of time in the morning schedule dedicated to students seeking extra help or one-on-one time with teachers.
- Tutorials
- Dedicated time before or after school (and during Power Hour) for students to meet with teachers for academic support.
- Yellow Bus
- The chartered school bus service for students living within specific boundaries.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 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.