Academic calendar
Term 2 runs Sep 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 1
- Term 2Relevant now
- Term 3
Campus language
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C
- Canteen
- The primary on-campus cafeteria where students eat during recess and lunch.
M
- MaScian
- The term used to identify a student or alumnus of Manila Science High School.
- MC
- MaSci Chorale; the official school choir.
- MDC
- MaSci Dance Company; the official contemporary and hip-hop dance group of the school.
- MSAT
- The Manila Science Admission Test; often used by students to describe the high-pressure academic environment or the entry process.
N
- Nucleus
- The official English student publication of Manila Science High School.
S
- SSG
- Supreme Student Government; the highest student governing body in the school.
Y
- YES-O
- Youth for Environment in Schools Organization; a student group focused on environmental advocacy.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 10-story
- Common shorthand for the newly constructed high-rise academic building.
- Blue and Gold
- The official school colors, used for uniforms, sports events, and school identity.
- Main Building
- The original school structure housing administrative offices and older classrooms.
- manila_science_high_school_canteen
- Manila Science High School Canteen
- MSAT
- The rigorous entrance examination required for all incoming Grade 7 students; it is the only way to gain admission.
- New Building
- The modern 10-story school building equipped with advanced laboratories and a rooftop gym.
- Taft
- Refers to Taft Avenue, the major thoroughfare and transit hub (LRT-1 United Nations Station) used by students to commute.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 2 runs Sep 16, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 7 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.