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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Notre Dame college prep

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
8
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 9, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. School Year 2026-2027Relevant now

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ACES
Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science, a competitive academic team.

C

CSC
Community Service Club, focused on local volunteer opportunities.

D

Dons
The official nickname for students, derived from the Spanish word for 'gentleman'.

J

JUG
Justice Under God; the school's term for detention.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, recognizing students for scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

S

SA
Student Association, the student government body responsible for school events.

T

The Caf
The school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
The ND Way
The school's philosophy of faith, scholarship, and service.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Green/White Days
The alternating block schedule system used to rotate classes.
Holy Cross Gym
The main gymnasium used for basketball games and all-school masses.
Late Start
The delayed school start time occurring on most Wednesdays.
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NDCP Cafeteria
PowerSchool
The online portal used by students and parents to track grades and attendance.
The Dome
The iconic circular lobby and main entrance of the school building.
The Library
The school's media center and quiet study area.
The Little Theater
The primary venue for drama productions and smaller presentations.
Ventra
The transit card used by students for commuting via CTA or Pace buses.

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jun 9, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 9 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.

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Life in Niles for Notre Dame college prep Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Niles.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,179

City Transportation

Public Transit

CTA buses, PACE buses

Nearest Airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Holy Cross Lot

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Located along Oriole Street; recently resurfaced with new asphalt.

Main Parking Lot

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Primary lot for students and visitors, accessible via Ozark Ave.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@nddons.org

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