Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2025-2026
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- A/B/C Lunch
- The specific lunch shift assigned to a student based on their 3rd or 4th period teacher's department.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on community and cultural awareness.
D
- DECA
- An association of marketing students that participates in competitive business simulations.
F
- FARMS
- Shorthand for the Free and Reduced Meals program used for administrative and logistical lunch planning.
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a club focused on developing business and leadership skills.
H
- HoCo
- Common shorthand for Howard County, referring to the school district or the local region.
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America; a club for students pursuing careers in the healthcare industry.
M
- MESA
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement; a club focused on STEM competitions and projects.
- Mustang Pride
- A common phrase used to describe school spirit and adherence to the school's behavioral expectations.
- Mustangs
- The official mascot and the collective term for the Marriotts Ridge student body.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a service-based organization for students meeting specific GPA and character requirements.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary body for organizing school events and student advocacy.
T
- The Caf
- The central cafeteria area where students eat and socialize during their assigned lunch block.
- The Mustang Grill
- The main cafeteria service line offering daily hot meals.
- TSA
- Technology Student Association, a club for students interested in STEM and engineering competitions.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The learning management system where students access course materials, submit assignments, and view teacher feedback.
- Family File
- The mandatory annual online update of emergency contact and medical information required for all students.
- HCPSS Connect
- The parent and student portal used to access Synergy and other district-wide digital tools.
- Late Start
- A two-hour delay in the school opening time, typically triggered by inclement weather or district-wide professional development.
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- Marriotts Ridge High School Cafeteria
- Mustang Time
- A 30-minute flexible instructional block in the daily schedule used for extra help, club meetings, or quiet study.
- Synergy
- The official Student Information System (SIS) used for tracking grades, attendance, and transcripts.
- The Commons
- The central cafeteria and multi-purpose gathering area of the school.
- The Media Center
- The school library, used for research, quiet study, and tech support.
- The Ridge
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to Marriotts Ridge High School.
- The Stables
- The designated student section at home athletic events, particularly in the gymnasium or stadium.
- The Turf
- The main stadium field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse games.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 approved campus terms and 12 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.