Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- Cooper Cash
- The prepaid debit system linked to a student's ID for purchasing snacks and extra food items.
D
- Dragon Nation
- A collective term used by students and faculty to refer to the school's community and spirit.
F
- FAC
- Fine Arts Council, a student-led organization that promotes and supports the performing and visual arts.
I
- ISAS
- Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, the accrediting body often mentioned in the context of school standards and arts festivals.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a selective academic and service-based organization for high-achieving students.
S
- Sage
- The dining service provider (Sage Dining Services) that manages the school cafeteria and catering.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body for the Upper School.
- Spirit Friday
- Weekly designated days when students wear school colors (green and white) or Cooper-branded apparel.
T
- The Quad
- The central outdoor courtyard area where students socialize and move between buildings.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Convocation
- The formal opening assembly held annually to mark the beginning of the new academic year.
- Dragon Card
- The official multi-purpose student identification card used for the library, building access, and dining purchases.
- Dunlap
- The Dunlap Gymnasium, a secondary gym facility for sports and activities.
- Late Start
- Scheduled mornings throughout the year when school begins later than the standard 8:00 AM start time.
- MPC
- The Multi-Purpose Center, often used for athletics, assemblies, and large school events.
- PAC
- The Performing Arts Center, which houses the main stage and music facilities.
- Sign-in/Sign-out
- The mandatory administrative process for Upper School students arriving late or leaving campus early.
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- Sims Student Center Dining Hall
- The Glenn
- The Glenn Family Main Gymnasium, used for varsity sports and physical education classes.
- US Building
- The Upper School building, specifically serving students in grades 9-12.
- VAC
- The Visual Arts Center, containing studios and galleries for fine arts students.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 19, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 11 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.