Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 30, 2026 – May 25, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- 1st Quarter 2026
- 2026-2027 School Year
- 2nd Quarter 2026
- 3rd Quarter 2027
- 4th Quarter 2027
Campus language
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C
- Carrollian
- The name of the school yearbook and a term used to describe the school's community and traditions.
- Cav-Cash
- The prepaid account system used by students to purchase food and snacks in the cafeteria.
- Cavs
- Short for Cavaliers, the school's mascot and the collective name for the student body.
- Christian Catering
- The school's official food service provider that manages the cafeteria and daily lunch menus.
- CSMC
- Carroll Students Modeling Christ, the school's primary student service and spiritual leadership organization.
- CSO
- Catholic Service Organization, a student group focused on community service and ministry.
E
- EZ School
- The online point-of-sale system and account management platform used by students to pay for meals in the cafeteria.
- EZ School Lunch
- The online point-of-sale system and account used by students to pay for meals in the cafeteria.
F
- FACTS
- The comprehensive school information system (SIS) used for tracking grades, homework assignments, and tuition payments.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student-led religious and athletic organization.
G
- Green and White
- The school colors, frequently used to refer to school spirit or specific dress-down days.
- Green Blazers
- A term used to describe the student body in formal settings, referring to the mandatory green school uniform jackets.
- Green Leaves
- The official name of the John Carroll Catholic High School yearbook.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
- House
- Refers to one of the student community groups (e.g., St. Sebastian, St. Teresa) that compete for points.
J
- JC
- The standard shorthand used by students and faculty to refer to John Carroll Catholic High School.
- JCCHS
- John Carroll Catholic High School.
L
- Looking Glass
- The school's student literary and arts magazine.
M
- Mu Alpha Theta
- The national high school mathematics honor society.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students with high academic and service standards.
S
- Sage
- The dining service provider (Sage Dining Services) that manages the school's cafeteria.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
- SOS
- Suggestions or Support; the school's formal digital system for students and parents to submit feedback or request assistance.
- Spirit Day
- A designated day when students can wear school-branded shirts or colors instead of the formal uniform.
T
- The Cafeteria
- The primary dining hall where students gather for lunch and social breaks.
- The Carroll Family
- A common phrase used by students and faculty to describe the close-knit school community.
- The Cavalier
- The name of the student-run newspaper.
- The Commons
- The primary dining hall and social hub where students eat lunch.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Advisory
- A scheduled period for homeroom-style meetings, announcements, and academic check-ins.
- Block Schedule
- The instructional system where classes are held in longer periods on alternating 'A' and 'B' days.
- cavalier_cafe
- Cavalier Cafe
- E-Learning Day
- A remote learning day where students complete assignments via digital platforms rather than attending in-person classes.
- FACTS
- The online portal used by students and parents to check grades, schedules, and tuition.
- Formation Day
- A faculty and staff professional development day that typically functions as an E-Learning day or a day off for students.
- House Points
- Points earned through academic achievement, participation, and behavior that contribute to the annual House Cup competition.
- JC 360
- The school's community and alumni engagement platform and initiative.
- JCCHS Gym
- The main indoor facility for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide assemblies.
- Lakeshore Parkway
- The street name often used by students to refer to the current campus location in Homewood.
- Late Start
- A schedule adjustment, typically on Wednesdays, where classes begin later than the standard 7:50 AM start.
- Mass Dress
- The formal uniform requirement (blazers/ties for boys, specific skirts for girls) for days with school-wide liturgy.
- Morning Activity
- A designated block in the Monday bell schedule reserved for student clubs, leadership meetings, or advisory sessions.
- Morning Bus Service
- The optional transportation program provided by the school for students commuting from different areas of Birmingham.
- Pat Sullivan Field
- The school's primary athletic stadium and football field, named in honor of the Heisman Trophy-winning alumnus.
- Renweb
- The digital platform specifically used by students to log and track their required service hours.
- Service Hours
- The mandatory volunteer hours students must complete and document for graduation.
- Spirit Day
- Designated days (usually Fridays) when students can wear school-branded shirts instead of the formal uniform.
- Spirit Dress
- The specific dress code policy for casual days, often requiring a school-approved t-shirt and jeans.
- The Bell
- The victory bell located near the athletic fields, rung by students to celebrate sports wins.
- The Cav Cave
- The on-campus school store where students purchase spirit wear, snacks, and school supplies.
- The Chapel
- The central spiritual hub on campus used for daily Mass, retreats, and theology-related activities.
- The Commons
- The central multi-purpose building used for dining, assemblies, and social gatherings.
- The Front Office
- The main administrative center for attendance, late check-ins, and visitor registration.
- The Grotto
- An outdoor prayer and reflection area dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and pep rallies.
- The Pat
- Pat Sullivan Field, the school's football stadium named after the Heisman Trophy winner.
- Toy Bowl
- A significant annual community tradition and fundraising football game with deep historical roots in the school's athletic program.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jul 30, 2026 – May 25, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 28 approved campus terms and 28 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.