Academic calendar
Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 1, 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
- Connect
- The mandatory daily homeroom or advisory period where students meet with a consistent teacher for school news and support.
- CTS
- Career and Technology Studies, referring to the specialized elective departments like culinary arts or mechanics.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance, a student-led club providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
L
- LEAD
- The Leadership program/club where students earn credits for organizing school-wide activities.
M
- Mandela
- The common shorthand name used by students and staff to refer to the high school.
- Mandela United
- The school's official motto and spirit brand used during athletic events and community gatherings.
S
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council, the student body responsible for organizing school events and initiatives.
T
- The Caf
- The school cafeteria, the primary location for student meals and a central social gathering spot.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- D2L
- The Brightspace/Desire2Learn platform where teachers post course materials, assignments, and grades.
- IPPs
- Individual Program Plans, the documentation used to support students with specific learning requirements.
- Main Gym
- The primary gymnasium used for major sporting events, pep rallies, and school assemblies.
- MyCBE
- The online account system used for managing school fees, transportation, and official registrations.
- nelson_mandela_school_for_social_justice_cafeteria
- Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice Cafeteria
- PowerSchool
- The official portal used by students to track real-time attendance and final course marks.
- The Aux
- The auxiliary gymnasium, used for physical education classes and smaller athletic events.
- The Hub
- The school's Learning Commons and library, serving as a central study and resource area.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 10, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027.
- 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.