Academic calendar
Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 2 2026Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- Antonios
- A nickname for students who attend or graduated from Instituto San Antonio.
B
- BEG
- Boleto Educativo Gratuito, the provincial program providing free bus transportation for students.
C
- CEISA
- Centro de Estudiantes del Instituto San Antonio, the student-led government organization.
- Centro
- Short for Centro de Estudiantes, the student government body that organizes events like the Model UN.
- Chomba
- The official school polo shirt worn as part of the daily uniform.
D
- DOE
- Departamento de Orientación Educativa; the school's educational guidance and counseling department.
E
- El Kiosco
- The on-campus snack bar and canteen where students purchase snacks (merienda) and drinks during breaks.
- El Sanan
- A common student shorthand for the school, Instituto San Antonio.
- El Santu
- A common affectionate nickname for the school used by students and alumni.
F
- Faltazo
- A coordinated 'mass skip' where an entire class agrees not to attend school, usually a tradition for graduating years.
I
- ISA
- Instituto San Antonio, the standard shorthand for the entire educational institution.
L
- La Cantina
- The cafeteria area used for lunch and larger breaks, often serving as a social hub.
- La Dire
- Short for 'La Directora', referring to the principal of a specific educational level.
- La Prece
- Short for 'Preceptora' or 'Preceptor', the staff member responsible for monitoring attendance, discipline, and student welfare.
- La Promo
- The graduating class of the secondary school, often used in the context of 'La Promo [Year]'.
- La San Antonio
- The common way students and Villa María locals refer to the school.
O
- OFM
- Orden de Frailes Menores; refers to the Franciscan Order that founded and manages the school.
P
- Peña La Cantina
- A traditional food and music event often organized by the school community.
R
- Recreo
- The scheduled break between classes, essential for social interaction in the courtyard.
U
- UPF
- Unión de Padres de Familia; the parent-teacher association or parents' union.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Autogestión
- The online student/parent portal used for managing payments, grades, and documentation.
- BEG
- Boleto Educativo Gratuito; the provincial free bus pass program used by students to commute.
- Calle Rucci
- The secondary school entrance located on José Rucci street.
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- Comedor Escolar (Jornada Completa)
- Educación Física
- Physical education classes, which often require students to wear a separate athletic uniform and sometimes take place at different hours than regular classes.
- El Cuaderno
- The 'Cuaderno de Comunicaciones', a mandatory notebook used for official written communication between the school and parents.
- El Gimnasio
- The sports facility used for physical education and local basketball or volleyball matches.
- El Patio
- The central courtyard where students gather for 'recreo' (recess) and morning formation.
- El Salón
- Short for 'El Salón de Actos', the multi-purpose auditorium and gym used for physical education and formal events.
- Hora Libre
- A free period that occurs when a teacher is absent; students usually remain in the patio or library.
- La Capilla
- The school chapel, a central landmark used for religious services and institutional ceremonies.
- La Libreta
- The official academic record book where grades and attendance are formally documented.
- La Sabattini
- Refers to the main school building located on Avenida Gobernador Sabattini.
- Modelo ONU
- The 'Profesora Gabriela Piaggio' Model United Nations, a signature regional academic event hosted by ISA.
- Nivel Superior
- The specific wing or area dedicated to tertiary education and teacher training programs.
- Olimpíadas Lecheras
- A prestigious national dairy-themed academic competition where ISA students frequently compete.
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- Patio de Comidas (Event-based)
- Peregrinación
- The annual student pilgrimage, a long-standing religious and community tradition of the school.
- Preceptoría
- The administrative office where students must justify absences, report late arrivals, or request permits.
- Retiro Anticipado
- The formal protocol required for a student to be picked up by a guardian before the end of the school day.
- Uniforme
- The strictly enforced dress code, which includes a specific school tracksuit for PE and formal attire for daily classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 2026 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 21 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.