For Upper School Parents and Students
Verse of the Week
“They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them.”
Nehemiah 9:17
This Week
- – Due to an unforeseen staffing situation, food service at the US will be completely closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week (Feb. 3 & 4). This also includes any drinks and snacks that our cafeteria usually provides. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
- 6-12 ExtravaBANDza Concert – Tuesday, Feb. 4
- 7-8 Lip Sync House Competition – Thursday, Feb. 6: House OOU day (all US students, 9-12, should wear their house t-shirts)
- 7-8 Square Dance – Saturday, Feb. 8: Howdy 7-8 graders! You are invited to our square dance! (It’s free!) Learn how to square dance with your friends, as well as a few line dances. Pizza and water will be provided. *Do not wear cowboy boots (these will scuff our floors!).
- Last name A-G: Bring drinks (individual cans/bottles)
- Last name H-Z: Bring a sweet or salty snack (individual bags)
Coming Up
- Adjusted Bell Schedule (Family Time) – Monday, Feb. 10
- 3-12 Strings Festival Concert – Tuesday, Feb. 11
- 9-12 Lip Sync House Competition – Thursday, Feb. 13: All US students, 9-12, should wear their house t-shirts to support their house today!
- Presidents’ Day (NO SCHOOL) – Monday, Feb. 17
- Spring Sports Parent Meeting – Tuesday, Feb. 18: At least one parent is required to attend this meeting if you have a student participating in a spring sport.
- 9-12 Winter Musical (“Tuck Everlasting“) – Feb. 20-22: Be sure to get your tickets early!
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.