Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Alemany
- Shorthand for Bishop Alemany High School, a major athletic rival.
- Aquin
- One of the eight student houses, named after St. Thomas Aquinas.
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the primary student government organization.
B
- Basil
- One of the eight student houses, named after Blessed Basil Moreau.
- Bleed Blue
- A common expression of school spirit and loyalty to the Notre Dame community.
- Borromeo
- One of the eight student houses, named after St. Charles Borromeo.
C
- Crespi
- Shorthand for Crespi Carmelite High School, the school's primary rival.
- CSF
- California Scholarship Federation; an academic honors society for high-achieving students.
D
- Dujarie
- One of the eight student houses, named after Father Jacques Dujarie.
E
- Edward
- One of the eight student houses, named after Brother Edward Hagus.
H
- Holy Cross
- One of the eight student houses, named after the Congregation of Holy Cross.
- Hound Nation
- The global network of Notre Dame alumni and supporters.
- Hound Pride
- The term for the school's intense spirit and culture of excellence.
- Hounds
- The collective name for the student body, athletes, and alumni.
I
- ITS
- International Thespian Society, the honor society for theatre students.
J
- JSA
- Junior State of America, a student-led political debate club.
K
- Knight Walk
- A tradition where the football team walks through a tunnel of students before games.
- Knights
- The collective term for the student body, derived from the school mascot.
M
- Moreau
- One of the eight student houses, named after the founder of the Holy Cross.
N
- ND
- The standard abbreviation for Notre Dame High School.
- ND
- Common shorthand for the school and its athletic teams.
- NDTV
- The award-winning student-run television and film production program.
- NHS
- National Honor Society; a nationwide organization for high school students based on scholarship and service.
P
- PAL
- Peer Assistance and Leadership; a student group focused on mentoring and campus support.
- Père Murray Hall
- The senior boys' residence hall, named after the school's founder.
S
- SAGE
- The food service provider (SAGE Dining Services) often used to refer to the cafeteria food itself.
- Sorin
- One of the eight student houses, named after Father Edward Sorin.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council; the elected student government body.
- St. Mary's
- The junior girls' residence hall.
- St. Thomas Hall
- The junior boys' residence hall.
T
- The Caf
- The campus cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather.
- The Cafe
- The campus cafeteria where students eat lunch and gather for meetings.
- The Cage
- The official name for the Notre Dame student section at athletic events; also refers to the batting cages.
- The Castle
- A nickname for the campus or student section, reflecting the school's 'Knights' mascot.
- The Den
- The official name for the high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
- The Grill
- The specific station in the cafeteria serving hot, made-to-order items like burgers.
- The Knight
- The name of the official student-run newspaper.
- The ND Way
- The school's code of conduct emphasizing respect, integrity, and Holy Cross values.
- The Patio
- The outdoor dining area adjacent to the student center.
- The Shield
- The student-run media brand encompassing news, broadcast, and social media content.
- The Snack Bar
- The outdoor service window for quick-service food and drinks.
- The Wilcox
- Refers to the small village of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, where the campus is located.
V
- Versailles
- The senior girls' residence hall.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Building
- The main administrative building housing the front office and several classrooms.
- Alegre
- The Alegre Science Center, housing science labs and classrooms.
- Arches
- The name of the school's annual yearbook.
- Blue Day
- One half of the block schedule rotation, alternating with Gold Days.
- Burns
- The Fritz B. Burns Student Center, the hub for student life and dining.
- Burns Gym
- The primary gymnasium, officially the Fritz B. Burns Center.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where teachers post assignments and course materials.
- Collab
- Short for 'Collaboration Day,' referring to the late-start Wednesday schedule for faculty meetings.
- Collaboration
- Scheduled late-start mornings for students, typically occurring on Tuesdays.
- Collaboration Day
- A modified schedule day, often resulting in a late start for students to allow for faculty meetings.
- Cronin
- Cronin Stadium, the school's primary athletic field.
- Duty
- Refers to the scheduled supervision shifts performed by faculty and staff in the residences.
- Gold Day
- The second half of the block schedule rotation, alternating with Blue Days.
- Gold/Blue Days
- The alternating block schedule system used to rotate class periods throughout the week.
- Hampton
- Hampton Hall, the dedicated building for music, choir, and performing arts.
- Knight Time
- A designated advisory or study period during the school day for meetings and academic help.
- Late Start
- A recurring schedule adjustment, usually on Wednesdays, where the school day begins at 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM.
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- Notre Dame High School Cafeteria
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades and attendance.
- Riverside
- The secondary entrance located on Riverside Drive, often used for athletic event access.
- Riverside Building
- The main classroom building located along Riverside Drive.
- Sign-out
- The mandatory procedure for students to log their departure from their residence hall.
- Spirit Week
- A week of themed dress-up days and activities leading up to a major rally or game.
- The 100s
- The first-floor classroom wing of the main academic building.
- The 200s
- The second-floor classroom wing of the main academic building.
- The Bell
- The physical bell rung to signal the start of the school day or to celebrate major victories.
- The Bridge
- The pedestrian walkway that crosses the Los Angeles River wash to connect the main campus to the athletic fields.
- The CSI
- The Center for Science and Innovation, a state-of-the-art academic building.
- The Grotto
- A central outdoor spiritual space dedicated to the Blessed Mother, used for prayer and reflection.
- The Gym
- The main gymnasium used for basketball, volleyball, and all-school rallies.
- The Hounds Lounge
- A central social space for students to congregate.
- The Knight Online
- The digital platform for the student newspaper and campus news.
- The Library
- The academic resource center located in the heart of the campus.
- The Olympic
- The Duncan McNeill Arena, the campus ice hockey rink.
- The Pit
- The specific area in the gym designated for the student cheering section during indoor sports.
- The Plaza
- The central outdoor courtyard where students congregate between classes.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard where students socialize during breaks and lunch.
- The Shrine
- The Tower of God, which houses the school's chapel and extensive historical archives.
- The Stadium
- The outdoor athletic facility used for football, soccer, and track events.
- The Varsity
- The main academic building where the majority of high school classes are held.
- Town Leave
- The formal permission required for a student to leave the campus or village boundaries.
- Woodman
- The main street and primary entrance/exit point for student drop-off and pick-up.
- Woodman Building
- A campus building located near the Woodman Avenue entrance.
- X-Period
- A designated block in the schedule used for clubs, assemblies, or study hall.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 44 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.