Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 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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A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the primary student government organization responsible for campus events and leadership.
C
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
K
- Knights
- The official mascot and collective name for the Notre Dame High School student body and athletic teams.
N
- NDTV
- Notre Dame Television; the student-run broadcast journalism and media production program.
- NHS
- National Honor Society; a nationwide organization for high school students based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
S
- Sage
- The school's dining service provider, Sage Dining Services, often used to refer to the cafeteria or the food itself.
T
- The Cage
- The official name for the student section at athletic events, known for high energy and specific themes.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alegre Field
- The primary outdoor athletic stadium used for football, soccer, and track events.
- Block Schedule
- The rotating academic schedule where students attend a limited number of longer class periods each day.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for submitting assignments, accessing course materials, and communicating with teachers.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where classes begin later than the standard time to allow for faculty professional development.
- ndhs_cafeteria_hanna_que_inc
- NDHS Cafeteria (Hanna Que, Inc.)
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and academic progress.
- st_joe_s_coffee_shop
- St. Joe's Coffee Shop
- The Cage
- The gymnasium area, specifically when referring to the high-intensity environment of the student cheering section.
- The Grotto
- A dedicated prayer and reflection space on campus modeled after the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 20, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 7 approved campus terms and 9 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.