Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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C
- Cadets
- The collective name for the student body and the school's athletic teams.
- CM
- Campus Ministry, the department that organizes retreats, liturgies, and service projects.
- CSH
- Computer Science Honor Society.
- Cup of Joe
- The on-campus cafe located within the O'Keefe Academic Center, serving coffee and snacks.
F
- Falcon
- A student or athlete of the school, derived from the mascot.
- Falcon TV
- The student-run broadcast and media production club.
- Falcons
- The school's mascot and the collective term for the student body.
G
- Green and White
- The school colors, frequently used to describe spirit days or school identity.
N
- NHS
- The National Honor Society chapter on campus.
S
- Sage
- SAGE Dining Services, the school's official food provider often used to refer to the lunch program.
- SGA
- Student Government Association.
- SJHS
- The standard abbreviation for St. Joseph High School.
- St. Joe's
- The common shorthand name for Saint Joseph High School.
- St. Joes
- The ubiquitous shorthand name used by students, faculty, and alumni to refer to the school.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and student governance.
T
- The Brotherhood
- The core philosophy and spirit of community and lifelong friendship among the all-male student body.
- The Brothers
- Refers to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, the religious order that conducts the school.
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria where lunch is served daily.
- The Maroon and Gold
- A reference to the school's official colors, often used in the context of school spirit and identity.
- The Nest
- The official name for the student cheering section at athletic events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Alumni Chapel
- The central place of worship on campus where daily Mass and spiritual services are held.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for digital assignments and course communication.
- Community Period
- A dedicated 45-minute block in the daily schedule for lunch, club meetings, and academic extra help.
- Delayed Opening
- A formal schedule shift (typically 90 minutes or 2 hours) used during inclement weather to delay the start of classes.
- Early Dismissal
- A modified schedule where classes end early, often used for faculty professional development or before holidays.
- Late Start
- A delayed school opening schedule, typically used for faculty meetings or weather-related delays.
- Liturgy Dress
- The formal dress code requirement, including the school blazer, for Mass and special ceremonies.
- Marian Courtyard
- An outdoor space used for reflection and student gatherings, particularly during the spring.
- O'Keefe
- The Robert & Maureen O'Keefe Academic Center, a major wing housing the library, media center, and arts facilities.
- PlusPortals
- The digital platform used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and school-wide announcements.
- PowerSchool
- The online portal used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Schoology
- The learning management system where teachers post assignments, resources, and class updates.
- Shadow Day
- A recruitment program where prospective students (shadows) follow a current student through their daily schedule.
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- SJHS Cafeteria
- Spirit Wear
- Designated days when students are permitted to wear school-branded casual clothing instead of the formal uniform.
- The Blazer
- The specific green school blazer that is a mandatory part of the formal uniform.
- The Bridge
- A transition program specifically designed for incoming freshmen to acclimate to the school.
- The Brothers' Residence
- The on-campus living quarters for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
- The Chapel
- The Chapel of the Sacred Heart, the on-campus space for prayer and small group liturgies.
- The Fieldhouse
- The secondary athletic facility used for wrestling, volleyball, and indoor practices.
- The Grotto
- The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a designated area for prayer and reflection on campus.
- The Maglio
- The Maglio Gymnasium, the primary indoor athletic facility named after Vincent Maglio.
- The Media Center
- The school's library and technology resource hub.
- The Turf
- The synthetic turf field used for football, soccer, and lacrosse.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 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.