Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A/B/C Lunch
- The specific time slot assigned to a student for their midday meal.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that participates in business and entrepreneurship competitions.
- Drama Guild
- The student organization responsible for theater productions and stagecraft.
F
- Falcon Pride
- A common phrase used to denote school spirit and adherence to the school's values.
- Falcons
- The collective term for the student body, derived from the school mascot.
- FEA
- Fairfield Education Association, the local teachers' union often mentioned in school news.
- FPS
- Fairfield Public Schools, the district-level administrative body.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club for LGBTQ+ advocacy and support.
L
- Ludlowe
- The standard shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the school itself.
- Ludlowe Pride
- A common phrase used during pep rallies and school spirit events.
- Lunch Waves
- The three rotating shifts (A, B, and C) that determine when a student eats based on their class schedule.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
P
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association, which organizes many school-wide events.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a prominent student-led health and safety club.
- Senior Courtyard
- An outdoor area specifically designated for seniors to eat lunch and socialize.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
- SGC
- Student Government Council, the primary student leadership and advocacy organization.
T
- Taylor
- One of the four administrative houses where students report for attendance and administrative needs.
- The Battle of Fairfield
- The annual high-profile football game and rivalry event against Fairfield Warde.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where students gather for lunch and social breaks.
- The Nest
- A common nickname for the school store or specific student-centric areas.
- The Pit
- The designated student cheering section at home athletic games, known for high energy.
- The Prospect
- The name of the official student-run newspaper and its staff.
- The Prospect
- The official student-run newspaper of Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
- The Snack Bar
- The secondary food service line offering a la carte items and snacks.
V
- VPA
- Visual and Performing Arts, referring to the collective music, theater, and art departments.
W
- Warde
- Short for Fairfield Warde High School, Ludlowe's primary cross-town rival.
- Warner
- One of the four administrative houses providing localized dean and counseling services.
- Webster
- One of the four administrative 'houses' students are assigned to for their four-year tenure.
- Wright
- One of the four administrative houses that functions as a student's home base for guidance.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A short, non-academic period for school-wide announcements and social-emotional learning.
- Block Schedule
- The rotating daily schedule where classes meet for longer durations at different times throughout the week.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and course announcements.
- Delayed Opening
- A 2-hour delay to the start of school, typically triggered by snow or ice.
- Early Bird
- Classes or activities that take place before the official start of the standard school day.
- Early Release
- A modified schedule where school ends early, often for teacher training or before holidays.
- Flex
- A flexible instructional period used for extra help, club meetings, or independent work.
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- FLHS Cafeteria
- House Office
- The specific administrative office assigned to a student based on their 'House' for attendance and discipline.
- House System
- The organizational structure where students are assigned to a specific 'house' for administrative and counseling support.
- IC
- Shorthand for Infinite Campus, the digital portal used to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Infinite Campus
- The digital portal (often called 'IC') used by students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule typically used on Wednesdays or for weather delays where school begins later than usual.
- LMC
- The Library Media Center, used for research, study, and technology access.
- Main Office
- The primary administrative center located near the school's front entrance.
- One-to-One
- The district initiative providing every student with a personal Chromebook for schoolwork.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area used for student gatherings and occasional events.
- The Main Office
- The primary administrative hub located near the front entrance.
- The New Wing
- The modern addition to the school building, primarily housing science and math classrooms.
- The Senior Lot
- The designated parking area reserved specifically for 12th-grade students with permits.
- Warner
- One of the three administrative 'houses' that divide the student body for counseling and administration.
- Warner Complex
- The athletic wing of the school, housing the gymnasium and physical education facilities.
- Warner House
- One of the three administrative sub-units (houses) that organize the student body.
- Webster
- One of the three administrative 'houses' located within the school building.
- Webster House
- One of the three administrative houses (sub-offices) that organize the student body.
- Wright
- One of the three administrative 'houses' that students are assigned to based on their last name.
- Wright House
- One of the three administrative houses providing guidance and dean services.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 30 approved campus terms and 27 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.