Academic calendar
Semester 2 runs Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Aravali
- The shorthand name for the DLF Phase IV campus to distinguish it from Moulsari or Vasant Vihar.
B
- Baithak
- A traditional sit-down meeting or discussion session, often used for community building.
C
- Canteen
- The primary cafeteria where students eat lunch and socialise.
- CAS
- Creativity, Activity, Service; a mandatory experiential learning component for IB students.
D
- Daivik
- One of the four competitive houses, represented by the color blue.
F
- Form
- The term used instead of 'Grade' or 'Class' (e.g., Form 6 instead of 6th Grade).
H
- Himadri
- The Blue House; one of the four competitive social houses representing the Mountains.
- Himgiri
- The Green House, one of the four competitive student houses.
I
- IBDP
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the curriculum followed by senior students in Forms XI and XII.
- Interact
- The school's branch of the Rotary International service club for youth.
- ISC
- Indian School Certificate, the alternative national curriculum for senior students.
M
- Mad About Shri
- The signature annual talent show and cultural event of the school.
- Madabout
- The school's high-profile annual inter-school cultural and performing arts festival.
- Madhav
- One of the four competitive houses, represented by the color yellow.
- Moulsari
- The sister campus in DLF Phase III, often mentioned in the context of inter-campus events.
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a highly active student organization participating in global simulations.
P
- Pawani
- The Yellow House, one of the four competitive student houses.
R
- Radhika
- One of the four competitive houses, represented by the color orange.
- Refectory
- The formal term used for the dining hall where mid-day meals are served.
S
- Sagar
- The Yellow House; one of the four competitive social houses representing the Ocean.
- SEL
- Social Emotional Learning; a core part of the school's curriculum focusing on emotional intelligence.
- Shri Khel
- The annual school sports meet and athletic competition.
- Shri Paryavaran
- The school's dedicated environmental and sustainability initiative.
- Shri Utsav
- The annual school festival featuring performances and exhibitions by students.
- Shri-ite
- A student or alumnus of The Shri Ram School.
- Shrian
- A student or alumnus of The Shri Ram School.
- Shriite
- A student or alumnus of The Shri Ram School.
- ShriMUN
- The Shri Ram Model United Nations, the school's flagship annual MUN conference.
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council, the elected student body representing the school.
- SPIC MACAY
- The campus chapter of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth.
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the elected student leadership body.
- SRE
- Shri Ram Empowerment, a student-led social service initiative.
- Srishti
- The Red House; one of the four competitive social houses representing Creation.
- SRMUN
- Shri Ram Model United Nations, the school's annual flagship MUN conference.
- Surya
- One of the four competitive houses, represented by the color red.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary dining area where students purchase snacks and lunch.
- The Shri Ram Way
- A common phrase referring to the school's specific child-centric philosophy and culture.
- The Shri Way
- The school's core philosophy and code of conduct followed by students.
- TSRS
- The Shri Ram School.
- TSRSMUN
- The Shri Ram School Model United Nations, the school's premier debating and diplomacy event.
- Tuck Shop
- The on-campus kiosk for purchasing snacks and small food items.
V
- Vasundhara
- The Green House; one of the four competitive social houses representing Earth.
W
- Work Ex
- Short for Work Experience; refers to the various extracurricular clubs and hobby classes students join.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- aravali_campus_cafeteria
- Aravali Campus Cafeteria
- Bus Route
- The primary mode of transport; students are assigned specific numbered routes for Gurgaon and Delhi.
- ERP
- The online school management system used for checking attendance, reports, and circulars.
- Escort Card
- A mandatory physical card required for parents or guardians to pick up students from campus.
- Form Morning
- The daily morning period for registration, attendance, and house meetings.
- IBDP
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, the curriculum followed in the final two years of senior school.
- ISC
- The Indian School Certificate curriculum, the alternative track for senior students.
- Junior Wing
- The section of the campus dedicated to elementary students.
- Late Gate
- The protocol or physical gate check for students arriving after the official start time.
- ManageBac
- The online platform used by IB students to track assignments, grades, and CAS hours.
- MBR Hall
- The Manju Bharat Ram Hall, the main multipurpose auditorium and assembly space.
- Parent Portal
- The digital interface for parents to communicate with teachers and pay fees.
- Senior Wing
- The section of the campus dedicated to middle and high school students (Forms 6-12).
- Shri Connect
- The official mobile application used for school-to-parent communication and notices.
- The Almanac
- The essential student handbook and diary used for daily communication between teachers and parents.
- The Amphitheatre
- An outdoor performance and gathering space used for school events.
- The AV Room
- The Audio-Visual room used for presentations, guest lectures, and small screenings.
- The Bus
- The primary school-sanctioned transport system used by the majority of the student population.
- The Diary
- The mandatory student handbook used for recording homework and official communication between teachers and parents.
- The ERP
- The online portal (often Radical) used by students and parents to check attendance, grades, and school circulars.
- The Field
- The main outdoor sports area used for football, cricket, and athletics.
- The Library
- The central resource center located within the main academic block.
- The Manch
- The iconic open-air amphitheatre used for school assemblies, performances, and major events.
- The School Bus
- The primary transport system; students are often identified by their specific bus route numbers.
- Toddle
- The learning management system used for Junior and Middle school communication and reporting.
- Zero Period
- An early morning time slot occasionally used for club meetings, sports practice, or remedial help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 2 runs Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 26 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.