Back to School Night 2012-2013

Back to School Night 2012-2013

Woodrow Wilson Academy Elementary School: Nurturing, Exciting and Motivating Children to Learn! Middle School: Empowering Students to Become Independent and Responsible Thinkers! Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Woodrow Wilson Academy • PTO: Charity Hammer, President • Board of Directors: David Brazzell, President Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Exciting News • Spring & Summer Facility Projects • New carpet tiles & paint in the elementary • Resurfaced gym floor & painted walls • Energy efficient fluorescent bulbs • Replaced middle school cooling system • Phone System • 35 speakers inside & outside • Installation finished within 2 – 3 weeks Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

More Exciting News • Technology in the Classrooms • Instructional technology in every classroom • Computers added to study hall • Curriculum • Treasures reading in elementary • School wide writing program continues Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Capital Campaign • Complete Audio-Visual package in gym • Sound system & speakers • Stage microphones (choir & drama) • Projector • Screen • Projected Installation date: Winter 2012 • Help us help your children Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Start of School • 7:45 – doors open • 8:00 – school starts • 8:00:01 – tardy slip required • Pledge of Allegiance starts immediately after the 8:00 bell • Parents should be out of classrooms before pledge • Students may be dropped off behind the gym at 7:45 Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

D r i v e T h r o u g h D r o p O f f Staff Parking Drop Off No Cell Phones No Cell Phones No Cell Phones No Cell Phones D r o p O f f Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

End of School Day • School Hours: 8:00 – 3:05 • Pick Up • 3:06 – pick up starts • 3:25 – pick up ends • Middle school - flag pole area • Elementary students - by grade level on south sidewalk • Parents remain in the lobby until 3:05 • Picking up students behind the gym is not acceptable • Bikers, Boarders & Walkers • Release Forms & Helmets required • Students will be released at 3:20 • Mustleave campus by 3:25 Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

D r i v e T h r o u g h M S P i c k U p M.S. Pick Up K 5 P i c k U p Staff Parking K-5 Pick Up Pick Up No Cell Phones No Cell Phones No Cell Phones No Cell Phones Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Late Student Pick Up • 3:25 – all students must be picked up • Phone a friend • All students who are not picked up by 3:25 will be walked to Wildcat Care so they can be supervised (cost as follows) • First 15 minutes: $ 5.00 • Beyond 15 minutes: $10.00 Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Parent / Student Handbook • Mission & Vision Statements Pg 4 • Attendance Pg 12 • Requesting missed assignments Pg 13 • Homework policy & grading scale Pg 8 • Snow days Pg 17 • Discipline plan & school rules Pg 18 • Fundraising Pg 26 • Volunteering at WWA pg 24 Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Dress Code • Girl’s toughest areas: • Tank Tops less than 3 finger widths and/or undergarments showing • Tops with low neck lines • Mid-drift or backs showing (while standing or sitting) • Length of shorts or skirts not past finger tips • Boy’s toughest areas: • Baggy pants and/or undergarments showing • Ripped clothing – WWA is a Duct Tape Free Zone • Hair that disrupts Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Student Life • After school…. • Students need to be in an after school activity -- or -- • Students need to be with their parent at all times • Student cell phones • May be used outside the building after 3:05pm • May be used inside the building after 3:30pm • Only Exception – Indoor pickup while in the classroom only • Hall doors close at 3:25 Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Parent / Teacher Communication • Contacting Teachers • Voicemail, email or scheduled meetings • Teachers are teaching during the day • Expect responses before 7:45am or after 3:25pm • Handling concerns • Conflict Resolution Process • Parent Code of Conduct “All communications regarding issues with other parents or staff at the school or school events shall remain respectful…” Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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Middle School Back to School Night • August 27, 6:30pm • Reverse Order • Visit with classroom teachers first • General session is last – you may leave • More middle school specific information presented • Who should attend • Parents of middle school students • 6th grades & new students expected • Returning families are welcome • No activities or supervision for students Woodrow Wilson Academy 2012-2013 Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

Elementary School: Nurturing, Exciting and Motivating Children to Learn! Middle School: Empowering Students to Become Independent and Responsible Thinkers!

Back to School Night 2012-2013