Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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P
- PA
- The universal student and faculty shorthand for the school itself (Pacific Academy).
- PAC
- Parent Advisory Council; the primary organization responsible for campus-wide community events and volunteer coordination.
S
- STUCO
- The Pacific Academy Student Council, the student-led body that organizes spirit days, socials, and school-wide activities.
T
- The Caf
- The primary campus cafeteria located in the secondary building, serving as the main dining hub for high school students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Chandos
- The Chandos Pattison Auditorium, a 1,500-seat venue used for chapel, assemblies, and major performing arts events.
- Late Start
- Refers to the Wednesday morning schedule where classes begin later (typically 9:00 AM) to allow for staff meetings.
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- Pacific Academy Cafeteria
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal and mobile app used by students to access grades, attendance records, and official course schedules.
- The Bus Loop
- The designated campus area for student drop-off and the departure of the school's fleet of yellow buses.
- The High School
- The building housing the secondary division (grades 9-12), often used to distinguish from the middle or primary wings.
- The Mary Pattison
- Short for the Mary Pattison Chapel, used for spiritual life gatherings and smaller student services.
- The Pit
- The recessed seating and lounge area located within the High School Commons, acting as a central social hub for students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 4 approved campus terms and 8 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.