Academic calendar
First Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- First Semester 2026Relevant now
- Second Semester 2027
Campus language
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B
- Big Sis/Little Sis
- The mentorship program pairing upperclassmen with incoming freshmen to help them acclimate.
- Blue Crew
- The official name for the student section and pep club that leads cheers at athletic events.
C
- Color Block
- The specific color assigned to a class (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors) for Field Day identity.
- Colors
- The specific color assigned to each grade level for Field Day (e.g., Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen each have a distinct color).
- Cookie Day
- Specific days when the cafeteria serves its popular freshly baked cookies, a long-standing student favorite.
D
- Demo
- Short for 'Demonstration,' the highly choreographed dance and cheer routine performed by each class during Field Day.
- Demonstration
- The themed skit or performance piece presented by each class during Field Day.
E
- Esprit de Corps
- The most prestigious Field Day award, given to the class that demonstrates the best spirit and sportsmanship.
F
- FBLA
- The campus chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.
- Field Day
- The most significant annual tradition involving a massive, themed competition between the four classes.
M
- M-Beat
- The school's varsity dance team, known for performing at games and competitions.
- Mass Band
- A Field Day category involving a synchronized dance and movement routine performed by an entire class.
N
- NHS
- The Marian chapter of the National Honor Society.
O
- O.O.
- Short for Operation Others, a student-led holiday food drive and charity program coordinated with other local schools.
S
- SAGE
- The dining service provider (SAGE Dining Services) often used to refer to the cafeteria food itself.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and dances.
- Surprise Day
- An unannounced day off school granted by the principal, usually following a major school achievement or event.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather before school.
- The Network
- The official student newspaper and online news site.
W
- Walls
- The enormous, hand-painted murals created by each class as a backdrop for their Field Day performance.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Blue/White Days
- The block schedule system where 'Blue' days and 'White' days alternate different sets of classes.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically on Mondays, where classes begin at 8:55 AM instead of the standard 7:55 AM.
- M-Schedule
- The specific block scheduling system used to organize classes and activity periods.
- Mass Dress
- The requirement to wear the formal school uniform, including the school sweater or blazer, for liturgical services.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students to check their current grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Service Hours
- The mandatory community service hours required for each student to complete annually for graduation.
- Spirit Day
- Designated days when students are permitted to wear Marian-branded t-shirts or sweatshirts instead of the daily uniform.
- Spirit Wear
- Specific days when students are permitted to wear Marian-branded apparel instead of the standard uniform.
- The Convent
- The wing of the building that historically housed the Servants of Mary.
- The Gym
- The main athletic facility and the primary site for the annual Field Day competition.
- The Haddix
- The Haddix Academic Center, which houses the library, media center, and several modern classrooms.
- The Heart
- The Mary Joy and Tal Anderson Heart of the School, the central lobby and gathering space for students.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, the venue for school plays, concerts, and large assemblies.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area used for socializing and outdoor school events.
- The Quad Door
- The specific entrance/exit point near the courtyard often used for student pick-up and drop-off.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- First Semester 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 15 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.