Upper School Announcements

Written on 03/07/2025
Chelsea Meyers

For Upper School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

Philippians 2:3-4

This Week

  • Scheduling: In case you missed Scheduling Information Night, you can still view our presentation which has all the information you need to get started on scheduling your classes for next year! If you have any questions, please fill out our Scheduling Questions Form, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
  • Old suitcases needed: Looking to get rid of some old suitcases? We’re accepting donations for the seniors’ trip to the DR! Feel free to drop them off in the main office anytime before Wednesday, March 5.
  • Gala Tickets: Available for purchase now! This event is for juniors and seniors only. Please see the event page for more information.

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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