Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026Relevant now
- Academic Year 2026-2027
- Semester 2 2027
Campus language
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C
- Chapel
- The mandatory weekly spiritual assembly held for the entire student body.
- Cougar Nation
- The collective term for the student body, faculty, and alumni, emphasizing school spirit.
- Cougar Now
- The school's official news and updates platform, including annual reports and newsletters.
- Cougar Pride
- The school's motto and a common phrase used during athletic events and pep rallies.
- Cougars
- The official mascot and the collective term for the student body.
- CSaLT
- Chapel Student Leadership Team; a group of students who help plan and lead campus worship services.
F
- FACTS Lunch
- The system of using a student's FACTS account balance to pay for cafeteria items instead of cash.
- FCA
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes; a student-led club focused on faith and sports.
- Fresh Fridays
- Small group sessions held on Fridays for student fellowship and spiritual growth.
H
- Hot Lunch
- The daily prepared meal service provided by the school's catering partner.
I
- International House
- The on-campus residence facility specifically for international students attending the preparatory school.
- ISP
- International Student Program, the department and community for students visiting from abroad.
L
- Living Curriculum
- The school's core values (Caring, Field Expert, Servant Leader, etc.) integrated into daily instruction.
- Lunch Menu
- The official monthly schedule of meals provided by the catering service.
M
- Miracle Catering
- The contracted food service provider that prepares and serves daily school lunches.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society; the organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
- NJHS
- National Junior Honors Society; the middle school equivalent of the NHS.
P
- PC
- The universal shorthand for the school name used by students and faculty.
- PC
- Common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to Phoenix Christian Preparatory School.
- PC Prep
- A common variation of the school's name used in casual conversation.
- PTO
- Parent Teacher Organization; the community group that organizes school events and fundraisers.
R
- RISEN
- Responding to Individual Student's Educational Needs; the department supporting students with documented learning differences.
S
- Small Paws
- The cheerleading program specifically designed for elementary-aged students.
- STUCO
- Student Council; the student representative body responsible for events and leadership.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where daily lunch is served.
- The Dorm
- The on-campus residential facility specifically for international students participating in the ISP program.
- The International House
- The primary residential facility for international students attending the school.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bell Schedule
- The official daily timetable governing class periods and passing times.
- Cougar Field
- The main outdoor athletic field used for football, soccer, and track events.
- CougarScrip
- Also known as RaiseRight; a program where families buy gift cards to earn credit toward tuition.
- Dress Code
- The specific uniform and grooming standards outlined in the student handbook that must be followed daily.
- Elementary Campus
- The separate campus on 18th Avenue serving preschool through 5th grade.
- FACTS
- The primary student information system (SIS) used for checking grades, attendance, and tuition.
- Family Portal
- The central online system where students and parents access grades, attendance, and school records.
- International Program
- The school's global student initiative, which utilizes a host family system rather than on-campus dorms.
- Late Start
- A scheduling convention, typically on Mondays, where classes begin later than usual to allow for faculty professional development.
- Media Center
- The school library and computer lab area used for study and research.
- miracle_catering_llc_lunch_program
- Miracle Catering LLC (Lunch Program)
- MS/HS Campus
- The main campus located on Indian School Road serving grades 6-12.
- PC Launch
- The annual orientation and kickoff event held at the start of the school year.
- RenWeb
- The legacy name for the FACTS system, still frequently used by older students and faculty to refer to the online portal.
- Service Hours
- The mandatory community service hours required for students to meet graduation requirements.
- Spirit Day
- Designated days, usually Fridays, when students are permitted to wear school-branded shirts with jeans instead of the standard uniform.
- The Chapel
- The dedicated space on campus where weekly worship services and spiritual gatherings are held.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area where students congregate during breaks and lunch.
- The Gym
- The primary athletic facility used for basketball, volleyball, and school-wide assemblies.
- The Media Center
- The campus library and technology hub used for research and study.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026 runs Aug 13, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 27 approved campus terms and 20 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.