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At Waddell Academy, students must adhere to specific daily procedures and expectations to ensure a positive learning environment. This includes waiting in designated areas upon arrival, following tardiness policies, knowing bus procedures, and observing appropriate behaviors during lunch and recess. Students are required to wear uniforms and show respect to all teachers, including substitutes. Proper conduct and communication are essential throughout the day, ensuring safety and respect for all individuals in the school community.
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Waddell Language Academy Daily Procedures & Expectations
Morning Arrival • You need to wait in the small gym unless you need to eat breakfast, in which case you go to the cafeteria. (First 7+ days 3-5 goes to auditorium until small gym is cleared of stuff) • Students are not to be in the hallways or classrooms prior to 8:00 A.M. • Your parents cannot drop you off in the classroom prior to 8:00 for the teacher to watch you. • Your parents cannot wait in the hallway with you for the bell to ring at 8:00 A.M.
Morning Arrival • You will be dismissed from the gyms and cafeteria at 8:00 A.M. • You are tardy after 8:15 A.M. (policy) and you must go to the office for a late/tardy pass • Late Bus & Car Arrivals students must also get a pass from the office before proceeding to class or to breakfast
Buses • Your morning bus may not necessarily the same as your afternoon bus. • Make that you know how you get home in the afternoon. • Late bus passes are issued by the office. • Bus Transportation is a privilege and not a right • Inappropriate 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 Pass • Your parent must notify the office in writing and with a contact phone number if you need to ride a different bus. • The office will issue the bus pass by 12:00 noon. • You must remind your teacher that you need to pick up your bus pass from the Front Office by 2pm.
Morning Broadcast • Channel 7, 8:10 A. M. • WSAL Presented every morning by 5th graders • Number of Day & Special Area Rotation • Pledge of Allegiance • Weather Forecast • Cafeteria Menu • Special Announcement • Thought of the Day • Special Student Presentations • Friday 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.
Student Uniforms • Required for Elementary • Solid colors: Navy, White, Khaki, (Not Brown) • Skirts & Shorts must be finger tip length • No denim allowed • No spaghetti strap tops – 3 finger width • No shirts with writing • Spirit wear: Any clothing with school logo • Sweaters are excluded from uniform policy • Shoes must cover 85% of foot. No gladiator sandals • Shoes must stay on feet. No changing for different activities
Going Places • Single file • No talking • No playing with lockers • No knocking on classroom doors • No swinging arms, lunch boxes • Stop at intersections • I will designate the line leader and caboose
Elementary Specials • Six day rotation schedule • Day 1: Technology Day 4: Music • Day 2: Media Day 5: Art • Day 3: PE Day 6: Dance • Special Area teachers are teachers that you need to respect. If you are disorderly, expect consequences from those teachers. • When Special Area teachers are absent, there may be a substitute teacher that you must respect also
Lunch Time • Elementary Times • 10:52- 11:22am
Cafeteria Procedures • Keep your lunch number handy or better yet memorize it • Red Plastic Cups = NO TALKING first 10 minutes • Green Plastic Cups = FREE to TALK Quietly!!! • Lights Out = Students are too loud- SILENCE!!!! • You will be monitored by assistants in the cafeteria. • Respectful behavior is EXPECTED at all times. • Keep the cafeteria neat!
Cafeteria Procedure Continue • You must : • Get utensils, straws, napkins, before sitting at your assigned table • You are not to get up and retrieve forgotten items once you arrive at your table. • You must raise your hand and ask for permission if you want to get up • Two students wipe off the table • Two students sweep the floor
Lunch • Once we leave the classroom to go to lunch, NO ONE will be allowed to go back to the classroom for forgotten items • Students 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.
Elementary Recess • You must stay within your teacher’s line of vision • You may bring playground equipment to school but it must be approved by me and shared with the class • American football is NOT allowed • BULLYING will NOT BE tolerated. • REMEMBER THAT RECESS IS A PRIVILEGE!!!!