Academic calendar
Semester 1 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Semester 1Relevant now
- Semester 2
Campus language
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Showing 8 of 8 terms
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a club for students interested in healthcare careers.
- House
- One of the eight student communities (e.g., Aquinas, Siena, Gregory) that students are sorted into for competition and mentorship.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- SAGE
- The school's dining service provider, commonly used by students to refer to the cafeteria or lunch itself.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.
T
- The Knight
- The school mascot and a common term used to refer to any student.
- The Pit
- The high-energy student cheering section at athletic events.
Y
- YIG
- Youth in Government, a program where students participate in mock legislative sessions.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Dress Down Day
- Designated days when students are permitted to wear casual clothing instead of the standard uniform, often for a small charity donation.
- House Points
- Points awarded to a student's House for academic achievement, spirit, and participation in school events.
- jpii_cafeteria
- JPII Cafeteria
- Service Hours
- The mandatory community service hours students must complete and log annually for graduation.
- The Innovation Center
- The specialized wing dedicated to STEM, robotics, engineering, and design thinking.
- The Jim
- The Jim Carell Athletic Complex, specifically the gymnasium and fitness facilities.
- The Proscenium
- The school's main theater and performing arts venue.
- Veracross
- The student information system and online portal used for checking grades, schedules, and assignments.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Semester 1 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 8 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.