Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body, the student government organization responsible for campus activities.
C
- CJSF
- California Junior Scholarship Federation, the middle-school equivalent often referenced in transition programs.
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation, an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
M
- Monarchs
- The official mascot and collective name for the Mater Dei student body.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a nationwide organization for high school students based on scholarship and service.
R
- Red and Gray
- The school colors, frequently used to describe school spirit or dress-code themes.
T
- The Den
- The official student cheering section at athletic games and rallies.
- The Grotto
- The primary outdoor food service and dining area located in the center of campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Borchard
- The Borchard Library and Media Center, used for study and research.
- Canvas
- The learning management system (LMS) used by students to access assignments and course materials.
- Gray Day
- A block schedule day where students attend periods 4, 5, 6, and 7.
- Late Start
- A modified Wednesday schedule where the school day begins later than usual, typically at 9:00 AM.
- LeVecke Center
- The LeVecke Family Student Center, a hub for student meetings and administrative offices.
- levecke_center
- LeVecke Center
- Monarch Pavilion
- A multi-purpose facility used for athletics, assemblies, and school events.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to monitor grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Red Day
- A block schedule day where students attend periods 1, 2, 3, and 7.
- The MAC
- The Meruelo Athletic Center, the main gymnasium and indoor athletic facility.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 10 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.