Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
K
- Karibuni
- The Swahili word for 'welcome,' frequently used in campus signage and official greetings to foster an inclusive community.
L
- Lunch Ticket
- The prepaid physical ticket required to receive a meal in the school dining hall.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a prestigious group for high-achieving students focused on service and leadership.
P
- Piece of Heaven
- The title of the school's magazine and a common nickname used to describe the campus community.
S
- Servals
- The official mascot of the academy, used to refer to any of the school's sports teams.
- StuCo
- The Student Council, responsible for school events and representing student voices.
T
- TEDx Youth
- The student-led team that organizes the school's local TEDx events.
- The Haven
- The common name for The Haven Christian International Boarding House, which serves students whose parents work up-country.
W
- WSC
- World Scholar's Cup, a competitive academic program focused on debate, writing, and multidisciplinary knowledge.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Admin Banda
- A thatched-roof structure near the administration offices used as a primary meeting point for events and student gatherings.
- Late Start Wednesday
- A scheduling convention where instruction begins later in the morning to allow for faculty professional development.
- Parent Portal
- The online administrative system used for checking grades, attendance, and school announcements.
- Service Learning
- A foundational curriculum requirement where students integrate service, leadership, and stewardship into local projects.
- The Art Room
- A dedicated creative space noted by students as a collaborative and safe community environment.
- The Field
- The main 12-acre outdoor athletic area used for football, athletics, and the Servals' sports practices.
- The Hall
- The multi-purpose hall used for exams, assemblies, and larger indoor school events.
- veranda_cafeteria
- Veranda Cafeteria
- Worship Night
- A regular evening event led by the Chaplaincy Team featuring community prayer and music.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 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.