Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 7-Eleven
- The convenience store on 35th Street, a primary off-campus spot for snacks before or after school.
A
- A-Day / B-Day
- The block scheduling system used to alternate classes throughout the week.
- ADL
- Used as an adjective to describe behavior that aligns with school values (e.g., 'That's very ADL').
- ADL
- A Disciplined Life; the foundational social-emotional learning framework and curriculum used daily.
C
- Check-in
- The morning advisory period dedicated to social-emotional learning and goal setting.
- Cunningham
- Cunningham Hall, a residential building often housing upperclassmen and graduate students.
G
- Global Market
- The retail dining area within the MTCC offering various international food stations.
- Global Village
- An international-themed food station located in the MTCC food court.
K
- Kacek
- Kacek Hall, a renovated residential building known for its modern interior and social spaces.
L
- LSC
- Local School Council; the governing body involving parents, staff, and community members.
M
- MSA
- Math & Science Academy, the specific designation for the Perspectives campus at IIT.
- MSV
- McCormick Student Village, the traditional-style residence hall on the IIT campus.
- MTCC
- The McCormick Tribune Campus Center, which houses the food court and retail dining options.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; the student academic honors organization.
P
- PCS
- Perspectives Charter Schools (the broader school network).
- PLA
- Perspectives Leadership Academy; one of the two high schools located on the IIT campus.
- PMSA
- Perspectives Math and Science Academy; the second high school co-located on the IIT campus.
- Pritzker Club
- A formal dining and meeting space located on the upper level of the MTCC.
S
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the student-led governing body for the school.
- SSV
- State Street Village, the modern apartment-style residence hall on the IIT campus.
T
- The 26
- Refers to the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life that students are required to study and follow.
- The 26 Principles
- The specific set of ADL values (e.g., 'Show Gratitude', 'Be Reliable') that students are expected to study and live by.
- The 35th
- Refers to the 35th Street corridor, the main commercial and transit artery for the school.
- The A-Way
- The shorthand for living according to the school's 26 principles of A Disciplined Life.
- The Bog
- A campus hangout spot in the basement of Hermann Hall featuring food, bowling, and arcade games.
- The Bridge
- The walkway over the Metra tracks/35th street that connects parts of the IIT campus.
- The Caf
- The main school cafeteria located within the 36th Street building.
- The Commons
- The primary IIT dining hall, occasionally referenced by students regarding shared campus space.
- The L
- The CTA elevated train system, specifically the Green Line station at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT.
- The MTCC
- The McCormick Tribune Campus Center; the IIT building where students often visit the food court or convenience store.
- The Perspectives Way
- The collective term for the school's culture, uniform standards, and behavioral expectations.
- The Principles
- The 26 specific core values of the A Disciplined Life curriculum that students are required to learn.
- Town Hall
- The weekly school-wide assembly used for community building, shout-outs, and performances.
- Townhall
- A regular school-wide assembly used for community building, awards, and student presentations.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 3663
- The primary address and shorthand for the Perspectives IIT Math & Science Academy building at 3663 S. Wabash Ave.
- Galvin
- The Paul V. Galvin Library, the main research library on the IIT campus.
- Hermann Hall
- The IIT building often used for Perspectives MSA graduation ceremonies and large school assemblies.
- Keating
- The Keating Sports Center; the IIT athletic facility used by Perspectives students for gym and sporting events.
- Late Start
- Scheduled days where classes begin later to allow for staff professional development.
- MSA
- The Math & Science Academy building, the primary facility for Perspectives students on the IIT campus.
- MSA Building
- The primary school building located at 3663 S. Wabash Ave.
- msa_cafetorium
- MSA Cafetorium
- MTCC
- The McCormick Tribune Campus Center, the central hub for student life, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- Perlstein
- Perlstein Hall, home to various engineering departments and administrative offices.
- PowerSchool
- The digital portal where students and parents track grades, assignments, and attendance.
- The 35th Street Stop
- The primary CTA station serving the campus, located on the Green Line.
- The 3663
- The school's physical address (3663 S. Wabash Ave), often used to identify the campus location.
- The 36th Street Building
- The primary facility housing both PLA and PMSA at 3663 S. Wabash Ave.
- The Bridge
- The physical walkway/overpass area near the MTCC often used by students to cross between campus sections.
- The Galvin
- Galvin Library, the primary research and study building on the IIT campus.
- The Green Line
- The CTA elevated train line (35th-Bronzeville-IIT station) used by the majority of the student body.
- The Hub
- A common term for central student gathering or administrative areas within Perspectives schools.
- The MTCC
- The McCormick Tribune Campus Center; the Rem Koolhaas-designed IIT hub used for student services and food.
- The Tower
- IIT Tower, the high-rise building at 10 W. 35th St. housing administrative and academic offices.
- The Wabash Building
- Common shorthand for the main school building based on its street location.
- Uniform
- The mandatory dress code, typically consisting of a branded Perspectives polo and khaki pants.
- Ventra
- The CTA transit card provided to students for commuting via bus or the 'L'.
- Wishnick
- Wishnick Hall, a building primarily used for science and mathematics classrooms and labs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 34 approved campus terms and 24 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.