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By Chelsea Meyers

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For Upper School Parents and Students

Verse of the Week

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”

Psalm 32:8

This Week

  • Gala Ticket Deadline: The deadline to order Gala tickets has passed. If you would like to attend and have not purchased a ticket yet, please bring $50 (per ticket) to the office ASAP. This event is for juniors and seniors only. Please see the Class of 2025 page for more information.
  • 8th Grade Trip to DC – April 23-25
  • End of Year Reminders:
    • Chromebooks/Chargers – Every US student was given a Chromebook and charger at the beginning of the school year. They must turn these back in BEFORE they leave for the summer (specific turn in dates/info to come). Failure to turn in your Chromebook and/or charger will result in a charge.
    • Lockers – All students who have a locker will be responsible for cleaning it out before they leave for the summer (specific clean out dates/info to come). Anything left inside or on top will be thrown away or donated over the summer.
    • Textbooks – Any school textbooks must be turned back in to the appropriate teacher before summer break. Any lost/damaged textbooks will result in a charge.
    • Lost and Found – Anything left in the lost in found will be donated over the summer, so please take a look through it before you leave!

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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