Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Relevant now
Campus language
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B
- Blue and Gold
- The two school colors used to divide the student body for spirit competitions and field days.
C
- Carol Night
- The school's signature Christmas tradition featuring performances and a formal ceremony.
- CSC
- Community Service Corps, the primary organization for student volunteerism and service projects.
M
- Mercy Girl
- The standard term of identity for a student or alumna of Merion Mercy Academy.
- MME
- Merion Mercy Ensemble, the school's premier instrumental music group.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a club focused on peer-to-peer education and healthy choices.
T
- The Caf
- The cafeteria located within the Student Center where students eat lunch.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Activity Period
- A dedicated block of time during the school day for club meetings, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.
- Late Start
- A schedule adjustment where classes begin later than the standard 8:00 AM start time, often for faculty meetings.
- merion_mercy_dining_commons
- Merion Mercy Dining Commons
- The Circle
- The main circular driveway in front of the school used for student drop-off and pick-up.
- The Convent
- The historic building on campus that houses administrative offices and the Sisters of Mercy residence.
- The Link
- The glass-enclosed walkway that connects the original school building to the newer Student Center.
- The Student Center
- The facility housing the gymnasium, cafeteria, and various student gathering spaces.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027.
- 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.