Upper School Announcements

Written on 12/02/2024
Chelsea Meyers

For Upper School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”

Psalm 34:4-5

This Week

  • Adjusted Bell Schedule – Monday, Dec. 2: Our bell schedule has been adjusted to include family time. Please see your updated class times below (especially you, late arrival students!):
    • Period 1 – 8:20-9:00
    • Period 2 – 9:07-9:47
    • Period 3 – 9:51-10:31
    • Period 4 – 10:35-11:15
    • 7-8 Lunch/9-12 Family Time – 11:18-11:48
    • 9-12 Lunch/7-8 Family Time – 11:53-12:25
    • Period 5 – 12:28-1:08
    • Period 6 – 1:12-1:52
    • Period 7 – 1:56-2:36
    • Period 8 – 2:40-3:20
  • DR OOU – Tuesday, Dec. 3: Only those on the DR support list can be out of uniform on this day. If you would like to participate and you haven’t paid yet, you can still bring $20 to your first period teacher! Please see the handbook regarding OOU dress code rules.
  • House Competition Day – Thursday, Dec. 5: It’s our annual Christmas decorating competition! Wear your house shirt and jeans or sweatpants/joggers if you prefer. As a reminder, no shorts or yoga pants/leggings are permitted. (If you would like to wear shorts, only UNIFORM shorts are allowed.) This is not a normal “out of uniform day.” You must wear your house shirt!
  • Ski Club: Interested in joining Ski Club? Take a look at our Ski Club info page for more information. This club travels to Snow Trails every Friday from January 10-February 14. (Save 20% on your season pass if you register before December 1!) If you have any questions, please contact David Stoll.
  • Open Positions: The Upper School is in need of a full-time building substitute teacher. We are also in need of substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, apply now!

Coming Up

Reminders

  • Hours
    Office Hours | 8 AM – 4 PM
    School Hours | 8:20 AM – 3:20 PM
  • Attendance (Hotline: 614-410-4343)
    To report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal before 9 AM on a school day, call the attendance hotline at 614-410-4343. Messages can also be left the night before and will be adjusted in attendance the next day. After 9 AM on a school day, please call the main office at 614-431-8210.
    • Attendance Flowchart: Please note that all excused absences will be marked as “unexcused” until proper documentation is turned in.
    • Extended Absence: If you are aware of a future absence that will be 4+ days, please fill out our Extended Absence Pre-verification Form and turn it in to the office at least a week prior to leaving if possible.
    • Attendance Policies: This is a brief summary of our policies regarding academic integrity and regulated attendance rules. More details can be found in our student handbook.
  • Student Drivers: All students driving themselves to campus must read our Student Parking Map and Rules as well as purchase a parking pass. After filling out the form and paying online, see Mrs. Lawhead in the office about getting your pass! (Please note that the student parking spaces have changed slightly from last year. Student spaces are now lined with yellow. Faculty/staff/visitor parking is white.)
  • Warrior Fridays
    Every Friday, students involved in sports or extracurriculars at WC can wear their jersey/t-shirts to school instead of their uniform shirt! Please note that you still must wear your uniform bottoms on Fridays.
  • Chapel
    Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapels during the school year! They are every Wednesday in the Grace Polaris Church Worship Center (9-12 starts at 11:11 AM, 7-8 starts at 11:54 AM). Please remember that you must sign in at the Upper School office before going to chapel.
  • Device Usage
    Personal technology such as cellphones or tablets may not be used during the entire school day. School-issued Chromebooks are the only devices permitted. If parents need to get a message to their student, please call the main office and either Mrs. Lawhead or Ms. Di Asio will notify the student. If students need to use their cellphones, they must go to the main office or the nurse’s office to get permission.
  • Wake Up WC!
    Our daily announcement broadcast, Wake Up WC!, is available to watch anywhere through our YouTube channel.
  • Work Permits
    Students needing a work permit should complete the pre-application form and have their employer complete the bottom portion. Then, bring the form to the office to be filed online. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for the office to complete the work permit filing process.
  • Warrior Moms Prayer Group
    Join us for a time of prayer every Friday morning at 8:20 AM outside of the Upper School, near the main office entrance. Questions? Contact Justine Styer.

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