Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026-27 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1 2026-27Relevant now
- Semester 2 2026-27
Campus language
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M
- MBS
- The MBS Direct Virtual Bookstore used by students to purchase required textbooks.
N
- NHS
- The National Honor Society, the campus chapter for high-achieving students involved in service.
P
- Pioneer
- The school mascot and the standard term used to refer to any student or alumnus.
S
- SADD
- Students Against Destructive Decisions, a student organization focused on peer safety and wellness.
- SJ
- Common shorthand for Saint John's High School.
- SJA
- St. John's Ambassadors, a student leadership group that represents the school at admissions and community events.
- SJB
- St. John's Band, the collective name for the school's various musical ensembles.
- SJHS
- The official acronym for Saint John's High School.
- SJR
- St. John's Review, the official student-run newspaper and journalism club.
- SJTV
- The student-run television and media production club.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria located within the Salem Student Center where students eat lunch.
- The Hill
- The universal nickname for the St. John's campus, referring to its elevated geography in Shrewsbury.
- The Pit
- The student cheering section at athletic events, known for high energy and school spirit.
- The Quad
- The central outdoor green space between the main academic halls used for socializing.
X
- Xaverian
- Refers to the school's identity and values as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 378 Main
- The name of the school's weekly e-newsletter sent to students and families.
- A-G Days
- The seven-day rotating academic schedule used to determine which classes meet on a given day.
- Activity Period
- A designated time during the school day for clubs, meetings, and extracurricular activities.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by teachers to distribute assignments and course materials.
- Conal
- Conal Hall, the academic building primarily used for science and mathematics courses.
- Dress Code
- The required daily attire for students, typically consisting of a dress shirt, tie, and slacks.
- Flaherty
- Flaherty Hall, the building dedicated to humanities, English, and social studies.
- Flanagan
- Flanagan Hall, a campus facility used for meetings and school gatherings.
- Founders
- Founders Hall, the original main building housing administration and classrooms.
- Late Start
- A schedule adjustment, typically occurring on specific Wednesdays, where classes begin at 9:00 AM.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal where students and parents monitor grades, attendance, and official schedules.
- Remillard
- Remillard Hall, one of the newer facilities on campus used for academic and administrative purposes.
- Ryken
- The Ryken Center for the Arts, the facility for music, visual arts, and performance.
- Salem
- The Salem Student Center, the hub for student life, the cafeteria, and the bookstore.
- Salemme
- The Salemme Center, which houses the gymnasium, locker rooms, and the dining hall.
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- School Canteen
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- Student Canteen
- The Flaherty
- The Flaherty Physical Education Center, the school's primary gymnasium and athletic facility.
- X-Block
- A dedicated period in the daily schedule for student activities, club meetings, and teacher office hours.
- X-Day
- A specific day in the rotating academic cycle dedicated to clubs, assemblies, and advisory periods.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 2026-27 runs Jun 15, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 15 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.