Daily Procedures & Expectations

Waddell Language Academy

Morning Arrival Elementary students (3-5) wait in small gym (First 7+ days 3-5 goes to auditorium until small gym is cleared of stuff)

Elementary K-2 & students eating breakfast go to cafeteria

Middle School students wait in large gymStudents are not to be in the hallways or

classrooms prior to 8:00 A.M. (exceptions: children of teachers/assistants, students being tutored)

Parents cannot drop off students in classroom prior to 8:00 for the teacher to keep.

Parents cannot wait in the hallway with student for the bell to ring at 8:00 A.M.

Morning ArrivalStudents are dismissed from the gyms and

cafeteria at 8:00 A.M.Parents may accompany students to classroom

after 8:00am. (To drop them off)Have engaging assignments available for

students until 8:15 A.M.Students are tardy after 8:15 A.M. (policy)Late Bus & Car Arrivals students must Get a pass from the office before Proceeding to class or breakfast

BussesExpect busses to be late the first 5-10 days of

schoolA student’s morning bus is not necessarily the

same as the afternoon bus, they could have two different bus numbers

Late bus passes are issued by the officeBus Transportation is a privilege and not a rightInappropriate behavior on the bus is referred to

the Assistant Principal for the student’s grade level

Repeated violations to expected bus behavior can lead to suspension from the bus, and the parent is then obligated to drive their child to school

Afternoon Bus PassParent must notify office in writing and with a

contact phone number of the need for a bus pass

Teachers may send students to Front Office with written parent notification requesting bus pass by 9:00am

Office will issue bus pass by 12:00 noon.Student must return to Front Office to retrieve

bus pass between 1:00-2:00pm

Morning BroadcastChannel 7, 8:10 A. M.WSAL Presented every morning by 5th gradersNumber of Day & Special Area RotationPledge of AllegianceWeather ForecastCafeteria MenuSpecial AnnouncementThought of the DaySpecial Student PresentationsFriday Story Time with Ms. Olshausen

Pledge of Allegiance First said in English, then in a foreign language taught here Classes rotate duty weekly

Send 3-6 students everyday to Media Center by 8:00 A.M. Students are to stand still and place right hand over heart.

Attendance CardsCount off school days into 20-day segmentsWrite dates in pencil (potential snow days)Mark TardinessIf whole class is present, include 100% cardMark absences by writing 2/X until a parent

note is received with reason for absenceTurn in daily to office by 11:00A.M.Send parent notes/emails of absences to office

Student Absences

Unexcused Code 2

Excused Code 1Sick

Doctor’s VisitDentist’s VisitPsychological EvaluationsAcademic Evaluations

Religious ReasonsTake Your Child to

Work Day

Unexcused Code 2

Family WeddingsFamily ReunionsChurch ActivitiesLack of Uniform

Tardy Policy for Middle SchoolTeachers are to accept Students who arrive

late. Do NOT send students in search for a late pass.

Mark students as “Unexcused Tardy”, have students fill-out tardy notebook, and follow procedure:

1st Tardy =Warning2nd =Lunch Detention 3rd =Parent Contact4th =After School Detention5th & On =Referral to Administration

Student UniformsRequired for ElementarySolid colors: Navy, White, Khaki, (Not Brown)Skirts & Shorts must be finger tip lengthNo denim allowedNo spaghetti strap tops – 3 finger widthNo shirts with writingSpirit wear: Any clothing with school logoSweaters are excluded from uniform policyShoes must cover 85% of foot. No gladiator sandalsShoes must stay on feet. No changing for different

activities

Dress Code for Middle SchoolSkirts & Shorts must be finger tip lengthNo spaghetti strap tops – 3 finger widthNo shirts with inappropriate images/writingShoes must cover 85% of foot. No gladiator

sandalsShoes must stay on feet. No changing for

different activitiesNo visible undergarments or pajamas

Going PlacesSingle fileNo talkingNo playing with lockersNo knocking on classroom doorsNo swinging arms, lunch boxesStop at intersectionsTeacher accompanies class at mid-point,

watching front, middle and end of line.Elementary designate line leader and caboose

Elementary Specials(Will Begin on 3rd day of school: August 29th)Teachers MUST be on time for pick-up and

delivery Teacher or Assistant must escort classSix day rotation scheduleSpecial Area teachers deal with disciplinary

problems themselves. They do not send students back to classroom teacher

When Special Area teachers are absent, there may be a substitute teacher

PLC meetings based on special area schedule

Lunch TimeElementary Times

10:25- 11:55amMiddle School Times

12:08 – 1:05

Cafeteria ProceduresMiddle School teachers remain in cafeteria for

lunch.Elementary teachers eat with students in the

cafeteria the first 10 days of school.Elementary teachers:

Keep lunch numbers handyLunch basket: hand sanitizer, scissors, napkins,

plastic utensils, baby wipes, latex glovesRed Plastic Cups = NO TALKING first 10 minutesGreen Plastic Cups = FREE to TALK Quietly!!! Lights Out = Students are too loud- SILENCE!!!!

Assistants monitor students in cafeteria

Cafeteria Procedure ContinueALL Elementary and Middle School Students

are to:

Get utensils, straws, napkins, before sitting at their assigned table

Students are not to get up and retrieve forgotten items once they arrive to their table. Students must raise their hand and ask for permission

Two students wipe off the tableTwo students sweep the floor

LunchSchool Menus are available on-lineTeachers buying lunch from cafeteria need

a lunch numberStudents missing lunch, forgotten lunch are

to use lunch numbers and buy lunch from cafeteria

Students bring checks for payment of cafeteria dues and turn in to the cafeteria.

Parents may join students for lunch, but must sit at designated tables.

Elementary RecessOnly paid CMS employees can supervise recessK-2 Playground and 3-5 Playground each have a

recess bag and radioTeachers pick-up recess bag with radio from front

officeHave items in recess bag for emergencies such

as: band-aides, hand sanitizer, tissue, baby wipes, latex gloves, paper, pens/pencils, hall pass

Make certain radios are on (Channel 1) and accessible

Teachers are to take the class to the restroom before recess

Elementary RecessKeep students in sight at all timesLeave all non-playground equipment aloneAmerican football is NOT allowed, neither game

nor ballIn case of emergency use radio to call office;

do not send student to the officeContact office to notify of person(s) on play

ground without CMS ID badge or Visitors label

Elementary RecessAccident Report Form: complete and give to

principal, keep copy for self and contact parentHead Injury: ALWAYS Call Office and Contact

ParentParents can contribute items such as balls, hula

hoops, jump ropesWhen terrain is muddy or wet recess can be

held in the classroomAdopt a return signal, or use a whistle to

indicate to students that recess is over and they are to line up

Teacher Work RoomsWork rooms are not to be used as lunch roomsPLC meetings are encouraged to be held in

workroomsCopy machines in workrooms are for teacher

use.Parents assisting with copying are to use the

machine in the workrooms, but must give precedence to teachers.

Computer Labs Use No food or drinks in lab. Do not sign up for more than two days in a row.

(exceptions will be made for required CMS programs) Do not send students to the computer lab without

teacher, assistant, or parent supervision. Small groups can not be sent on their own.

Sign up on schedule located in the room. Sheets will be placed in the rooms twice a month.

Teachers should make sure students log out of computers before leaving.

Chairs should be pushed in before leaving. Copy paper should be brought to lab. Please place a note on the printer if there is a problem,

so the next teacher will prevent further printing. Please notify Mr. Washburn.

Opening Day CeremonyGerman tradition for 1st and 5th grade studentsFirst Day of School at 9:30amClasses line up in GymEach class holds bannerPrincipal leads in Pledge of Allegiance, then

gives welcome speech

First Days of School Class lists are NOT final until after the first 20 days Establish and practice classroom procedures for:

Moving around in the classroomRequesting a restroom breakWalking in a lineHomework papers

Establish a signal that you can use anywhere to regroup or quiet your students

Be ready to spend the first two weeks establishing a practicing classroom routines

Review routines after long breaks, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring

Carpool Procedures Parking Lot Usage

The BACK parking lot will house the carpool queue. There will be no parking available to parents in the carpool (BACK) lot before 8:30 am or after 2:45 pm.

The FRONT lots will provide parking for staff, visitors, volunteers, and parking for a family that must walk into the building with their children.

 

Flow of Traffic

All cars enter the school through the main entrance (at the stoplight at NationsFord Road) and then proceed to the right (only). Please see the enclosed map.

 

The easiest entry is from Tyvola Road onto NationsFord and then RIGHT into the school.

Parents may enter the carpool queue by continuing on the road to the right around to the back of the school.

 

Drop-off

Students may ONLY unload on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Drop-off will begin at 7:45 am, close at 8:14 am, and take place only between the cones designating the loading/unloading zones.

Drivers are asked NOT to get out of their cars. Instead, please teach riders how to safely exit the vehicle without assistance.

Carpool Procedures continued Pick-up by Colors and Numbers

All riders will be released to the cafeteria and given an assigned seat at a table based upon the age and colors detailed below. Families and carpools with riders of many ages will be grouped according to the age of their YOUNGEST rider. Each family will receive color-coded mirror tags and a carpool number at the Open House (and after that at the Front Office). RED Grades K, 1 PURPLE Grades 2, 3 GREEN Grades 4, 5 BLUE Grades 6, 7, 8

 Multiple families in a carpool must coordinate and arrange for correctly colored mirror tags at the Open House. Students will need to know their own color AND their number. Parents will need to know color and number for each family riding in their car. Generally, an entire carpool will maintain the same color but each family will have their own number.

 

There will be absolutely no walk-ups in the carpool line. Parents wishing to walk up to the building to collect children must do so only at the front, main entrance.

 Students may ONLY load on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Drivers will be required to display the color-coded mirror tag in order to pick up students.

 Staff members with walkie-talkies will be in the loading zone and in the cafeteria