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Ridge High School 2026-2027 School Year runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A-Team
- The Ridge Academic Team, which competes in interscholastic knowledge-based competitions.
- AHA
- The American Heart Association club, which focuses on health awareness and fundraising.
B
- B-Ridge
- A local abbreviation for Basking Ridge, often used by students in social media tags.
F
- FBLA
- Future Business Leaders of America, a popular club for students interested in business careers.
- FCCLA
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a popular student organization focused on family and consumer sciences.
G
- Genesis
- The online portal students use to track their grades, schedule, and attendance.
- Green Devils
- A tongue-in-cheek nickname for the Ridge Red Devils, referencing the fact that the school's primary color is green rather than red.
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance club.
M
- Main Cafe
- The primary cafeteria located on the main level of the school.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a competitive club simulating UN diplomatic sessions.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a prominent service and academic organization on campus.
P
- PAC
- Performing Arts Center, often referring to the student theater and music community.
- PTO
- The Parent Teacher Organization, which coordinates volunteers and fundraising for school programs.
R
- RDA
- The Ridge Devil's Advocate, the official student-run newspaper of Ridge High School.
- RDC
- Ridge Dance Company, a student dance organization that performs in annual showcases.
- RDT
- Ridge Dance Team, an audition-only team that performs at competitions and school events.
- REACH
- Ridge Ethics and Character Honor, a peer-to-peer mentoring and leadership program for upperclassmen.
- REAP
- Ridge Empowerment and Advocacy Program, a student-led social justice and advocacy group.
- Red Devils
- The official mascot and collective name for the student body and athletic teams.
- REPA
- Ridge Empowerment and Pride Alliance, a student organization focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy and support.
- Ridge
- The common shorthand name for Ridge High School.
- Ridge Pride
- A term used to describe school spirit and community involvement.
- Rizz
- A common slang term used by students to describe charisma or the ability to flirt, frequently appearing in student-voice publications.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a peer-to-peer education and prevention group.
- SC
- Student Council, the primary student government body.
- Senior Courtyard
- An outdoor dining area reserved specifically for 12th-grade students during the lunch period.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership and event-planning body.
T
- TD Club
- The Touchdown Club, the booster organization specifically supporting the Ridge High School football program.
- TEA Time
- Thought and Empathy in Action; a designated period or program focused on social-emotional learning and resilience.
- The Advocate
- Shorthand for 'The Devil's Advocate,' the school's student-run newspaper.
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria area where students gather during Unit Lunch.
- The Commons
- The main cafeteria and central gathering area for students during the common lunch period.
- The Devil's Advocate
- The name of the official student-run newspaper of Ridge High School.
- The Devil's Den
- The designated student cheering section at athletic events, known for high energy and school colors.
- The Kiosk
- The grab-and-go food station located near the cafeteria for quick snacks and drinks.
- The Line
- The queue for purchasing hot lunch or snacks in the cafeteria.
- The Ridge
- The common shorthand name used by students and faculty to refer to Ridge High School.
U
- Unit Lunch
- The universal 45-minute break where the entire student body and faculty have lunch simultaneously.
- Upper Cafe
- The secondary dining area located on the upper level, often used for additional seating and food service.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Day/B-Day
- The alternating schedule system used to determine which classes meet on a given day.
- A/B Days
- The rotating block schedule system where classes alternate every other day to allow for longer periods.
- ALC
- The Academic Learning Center, a designated space where students can go for tutoring or extra academic support.
- Community Service
- The 60-hour service requirement necessary for graduation.
- Delayed Opening
- A schedule convention where school starts 2 to 2.5 hours later than usual, typically due to inclement weather.
- Friday Folder
- The electronic newsletter and 'digital backpack' sent to families every Friday containing school and district announcements.
- Genesis
- The online student information system used for checking grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Late Start
- A modified schedule where school begins later than the standard 7:35 AM start time, often due to professional development or weather.
- Lee Field
- The primary athletic stadium used for football games and track meets.
- Media Center
- The school library and research hub, often used for study halls and collaborative work.
- Naviance
- The digital platform used by students for college planning and transcript requests.
- New Walkway
- A recently constructed path connecting different sections of the campus to improve student transit.
- New Wing
- The newer addition to the school building, typically housing the 200 and 300-level classrooms.
- Old Wing
- The original section of the high school building.
- Option
- A non-instructional period or study hall where students can work or visit the library.
- Option II
- A program allowing students to earn graduation credits through alternative activities like off-campus sports or internships.
- Program of Studies
- The official guide students use to navigate course selections and graduation requirements.
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- Ridge High School Cafeteria
- Rotating Drop
- The specific 4-day cycle schedule where classes rotate and one class is 'dropped' each day.
- The Aux
- The Auxiliary Gymnasium, used for smaller athletic events and PE classes.
- The Bridge
- The enclosed second-floor walkway that connects the original building to the new wing.
- The Courtyard
- The central outdoor area where students are permitted to congregate during Unit Lunch in good weather.
- The Devil's Advocate
- The official student-run newspaper providing campus news, sports updates, and student opinions.
- The Gym
- Typically refers to the main gymnasium used for varsity sports and school-wide pep rallies.
- The Gyms
- Refers to the New Gym and Old Gym used for physical education and sports.
- The Media Center
- The school library and central research hub.
- The New Gym
- The larger, modern gymnasium used for varsity basketball, volleyball, and major athletic events.
- The New Wing
- The modern addition to the school building housing many classrooms.
- The Old Gym
- The original, smaller gymnasium often used for physical education classes and wrestling matches.
- The Old Wing
- The original sections of the high school building, housing humanities and administrative offices.
- The PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, used for school plays, concerts, and large assemblies.
- The Wellness Center
- A dedicated space in the building for student mental health support, counseling, and relaxation.
- Unit Lunch
- The specific logistical period in the daily schedule where no classes are held, allowing for club meetings and extra help.
- War Memorial Field
- The primary outdoor athletic field used for football games and other sporting events.
- Wellness Center
- A dedicated space for student counseling and mental health support.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Ridge High School 2026-2027 School Year runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 18, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 35 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.