Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- June Term 2026
- 8-Week Term 2026
- July Term 2026
- Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
- Winter Term 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- May Term 2027
- June Term 2027
- 8-Week Term 2027
- July Term 2027
Campus language
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Showing 24 of 24 terms
D
- DECA
- The school's chapter of the international business student organization.
H
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America; a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
L
- Lyon's Den
- The name of the school's spirit wear store and often the name of the student newspaper or media outlet.
M
- Mac
- The common shorthand name for William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute.
- MAC
- Mackenzie Athletic Council; the student group responsible for sports teams and intramurals.
- Mack
- Common shorthand for William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute.
- Mackenzie
- The standard shorthand name for the school used by the local community.
- Mackenzie Pride
- A term used during pep rallies and spirit days to denote school spirit.
- Mackenzieite
- A term used to refer to a student who attends William Lyon Mackenzie.
- MaCS
- Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science; the school's specialized enriched program.
- MaCS kid
- A student enrolled in the specialized MaCS enrichment program, often used to describe the high-achieving academic subculture.
- MaCS student
- A term used to identify students enrolled in the specialized MaCS program.
- MaCSie
- A student enrolled in the specialized MaCS enriched program.
- MCP
- Mackenzie Computer Programming; a high-profile club focused on competitive coding and software development.
- Metro
- The grocery store in Sheppard Plaza, a popular spot for students to buy lunch or snacks.
- MSG
- Mackenzie Science Guild; a student organization dedicated to science-related competitions and activities.
- MTS
- Mackenzie Technology Services; the student-run crew that handles audio-visual and technical requirements for school events.
S
- SAC
- Student Administrative Council; the elected student government that organizes school events.
- Sheppard Plaza
- The nearby commercial plaza at Bathurst and Sheppard where students frequently go for off-campus lunch (Metro, Starbucks, etc.).
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria, the primary indoor eating area for students.
- The Flounder
- The school's satirical student newspaper, known for its humorous takes on school life.
- The Lyon
- The school's mascot and the name of the official student newspaper.
- The Plaza
- The nearby commercial area at Sheppard and Bathurst where students go for lunch off-campus.
- The Tuck Shop
- A small snack shop or vending area often managed by school groups or the cafeteria.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 160
- The 160 Bathurst North bus route, a primary transit line for students.
- AW
- Academic Workspace, the TDSB's internal online portal where students access school files, resources, and announcements.
- Brightspace
- The digital learning platform (D2L) used by teachers to post assignments and grades.
- cafetorium
- Cafetorium
- Large Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for assemblies, sports games, and physical education.
- Late Start
- Scheduled mornings where classes begin later than usual to allow for staff professional development.
- Mackenzie
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the entire school building.
- mackenzie_cafeteria
- Mackenzie Cafeteria
- Sheppard West
- The nearest subway station, serving as a major transit hub for the student population.
- Small Gym
- The secondary, smaller gymnasium used for smaller classes or specific team practices.
- Student Card
- The official school ID required for library services and transit discounts.
- Student ID
- The mandatory identification card required for borrowing library books and attending school dances.
- TDSB Connects
- The official mobile application used by students to view their daily timetable and access their digital student ID.
- The 105
- The 105 Dufferin North bus route, frequently used by students commuting from the west end of the district.
- The 160
- The 160 Bathurst North bus route, a primary transit line for students arriving from Wilson Station or north of the school.
- The 84
- The Sheppard West bus route that most students use to reach the school from the subway.
- The Foyer
- The main entrance area of the school where students often congregate before or after classes.
- The Gym
- Refers to the athletic facilities, often divided into the 'Large Gym' and 'Small Gym' for different physical education classes.
- The Learning Commons
- The modern name for the school library and study area.
- The Library
- The school's Learning Commons, used for studying and computer access.
- The Lower Gym
- The secondary, smaller gymnasium typically used for physical education classes and smaller practices.
- The Main Office
- The administrative hub of the school located near the front entrance.
- The Pit
- A central common area or foyer, often used for student gatherings and events.
- The Portables
- Temporary outdoor classrooms located on the school grounds to accommodate high enrollment.
- The Upper Gym
- The larger, primary gymnasium used for assemblies and major sporting events.
- TTC
- Toronto Transit Commission; the public transit system (buses and subways) used by the majority of students to commute.
- Upper Gym
- The larger of the two gymnasiums, typically used for major sports and assemblies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 24 approved campus terms and 27 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.