Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026-2027Relevant now
- School Year 2026-2027
- Semester 2 2026-2027
Campus language
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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the school's student government organization.
B
- Blue Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their final four class periods.
C
- Crusader Nation
- A collective term for the school's students, alumni, and athletic supporters.
- Crusaders
- The official school mascot and the name used to refer to the student body.
D
- DECA
- A club focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship competitions.
- Destiny
- The signature four-day spiritual and personal growth retreat for the senior class.
E
- EC
- The standard shorthand abbreviation for Eastside Catholic School.
J
- JSA
- Junior State of America, a student-led political awareness and debating club.
L
- LINK
- Link Crew, a student leadership program where upperclassmen mentor incoming freshmen.
- Link Crew
- A student leadership program where upperclassmen mentor incoming freshmen during their transition to high school.
- LTC
- Life Tech Crew; the student organization that manages technical production for theater and school events.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
O
- Orange and Blue
- The school colors, often used as a shorthand for school spirit.
- Orange Day
- A block schedule day where students attend their first four class periods.
S
- SAGE
- The school's dining service provider, Sage Dining Services.
- STARS
- Students Taking Action for Relationships and Safety, a peer-led mentoring and support program.
T
- The Cage
- The designated student cheering section at home athletic games.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and multi-purpose gathering space where students eat lunch.
- The Cru
- Short for 'Crusaders,' the school's mascot; used to refer to the student body or sports teams.
- The Hill
- A local reference to the school's location on the Sammamish plateau.
- The Hub
- The central cafeteria and student commons area where meals are served and students gather.
- The Pit
- The high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- The Plateau
- Refers to the school's geographic location on the Sammamish Plateau.
- The Refectory
- The primary campus dining hall and cafeteria located in the main building.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Academic Support
- A specific time block in the schedule for students to meet with teachers for extra help or to complete assignments.
- Athletic Center
- The facility housing the weight room and athletic offices.
- Athletic Pavilion
- The main indoor sports facility containing the gymnasiums and athletic offices.
- Blue Day
- The block schedule day designated for even-numbered class periods (2, 4, 6, 8).
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments and course materials.
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- Cru Cafe
- Crusader Stadium
- The primary outdoor athletic field for football, soccer, and track events.
- Family Portal
- The Veracross system used for official school records, schedules, and tuition management.
- FinalForms
- The online portal used by students and parents to manage athletic registration and medical forms.
- Late Start
- The weekly Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than the standard start time.
- Late Start Wednesday
- A weekly schedule adjustment where classes begin later in the morning to allow for faculty professional development.
- Leonaux Field
- The school's main outdoor stadium used for football, soccer, and lacrosse.
- Mentor
- A designated advisory period where small groups of students meet with a faculty member for guidance and community building.
- Orange and Blue
- The school colors, frequently used to denote spirit days or required dress-down attire.
- Orange Day
- The block schedule day designated for odd-numbered class periods (1, 3, 5, 7).
- Orange/Blue Days
- The block schedule system where classes are split into two alternating groups based on the day's color designation.
- Plus
- A designated academic support period where students can meet with teachers for extra help.
- Plus Period
- A dedicated block in the daily schedule for academic support, club meetings, or quiet study.
- PlusPortals
- The online system used by students and parents to monitor grades and attendance.
- Spirit Wear
- Specific days when students are permitted to wear school-branded apparel instead of the formal uniform.
- St. Mary of the Lake
- The campus chapel used for school masses, prayer services, and quiet reflection.
- Surface
- The Microsoft Surface laptop/tablet issued to every student as part of the school's 1:1 technology program.
- The Athletic Center
- The main gymnasium facility used for sports, PE classes, and pep rallies.
- The Chapel
- The St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, used for mass and quiet reflection.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose building used for dining, assemblies, and student life.
- The Fields
- The outdoor athletic complex including the stadium turf and track.
- The Hub
- The central building on campus that serves as the commons and dining area.
- The Hub
- The internal online portal used by students to access grades, assignments, and school news.
- The Media Center
- The school library and collaborative technology hub.
- The Middle School Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus for students in grades 6 through 8.
- The Pavilion
- The primary indoor athletic facility and gymnasium on campus.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students congregate during breaks and lunch.
- The Spirit Shop
- The on-campus store where students purchase school uniforms and Crusader gear.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse games.
- The Turf
- The main outdoor stadium and athletic field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse.
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- The Cafeteria in the Commons
- Touch of Class
- The school's major annual fundraising gala and auction event.
- Touchdown
- The school's specific name for its advisory or homeroom period used for community building.
- Veracross
- The student information system used for accessing grades, attendance, and daily schedules.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 39 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.