Academic calendar
Second Quarter 2026 runs Oct 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Quarter 2026
- Second Quarter 2026Relevant now
- Third Quarter 2027
- Fourth Quarter 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
A
- ACSI
- Association of Christian Schools International, the accrediting body often referenced in academic and athletic competitions.
F
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led ministry focused on athletics and faith.
H
- House
- A member of the House System (e.g., Audacia, Fides), the organizational structure for Upper School student life and competition.
L
- Lions
- The collective name for the student body and athletic teams, based on the school mascot.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, the academic and service organization for high school students.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice and event planning.
- SLA
- The third-party lunch service provider (SLA Management) used for ordering and student accounts.
T
- The Caf
- The cafeteria area where lunch is served, primarily used at the Tilden and Plant Street campuses.
- The Den
- Commonly refers to the Lion's Den, the on-campus spirit shop for uniforms and gear.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- FACTS
- The Student Information System (SIS) used for tuition, billing, and school management.
- Family Portal
- The online login (formerly RenWeb) where students and parents check grades, attendance, and homework.
- Lakeside
- The Lakeside Campus, dedicated to preschool and early childhood education.
- Late Start
- The modified Wednesday schedule where classes begin later than usual to allow for faculty professional development.
- Leiferman Gym
- The Leiferman Family Gymnasium, the primary athletic facility located on the Tilden Campus.
- Plant Street
- The Plant Street Campus, which houses the Lower School (grades K-6).
- Spirit Wear
- Approved Foundation Academy branded clothing that students are permitted to wear on designated days instead of standard uniforms.
- the_mane_cafeteria_worship_center
- The Mane Cafeteria & Worship Center
- Tilden
- The Tilden Campus, which houses the Upper School (grades 7-12).
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Second Quarter 2026 runs Oct 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 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.