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Foundational beliefs, WCS mission, vision, Expected Student Learning Outcomes, and the Cultivating and Protecting Framework.
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Handbooks, classroom routines, discipline procedures, emergency protocols, communication expectations, and operational guidelines.
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Weekly events, periodic events, and a month-by-month guide to the rhythms of WCS school life.
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Leadership contacts, support staff, grade-level teams, mentorship information, and who to ask for help.
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"Education is more than teachers and courses. The school has its setting, its environment in which it lives and moves and has its being... Thus the process of integration moves from an individual level to the institutional level, in which the school as a whole is involved."
— Frank Gaebelein, The Pattern of God's Truth (1954)
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Foundation
Philosophy, Mission & Vision
The core identity documents for WCS — our mission, vision for students, theological commitments, and the framework that guides how we cultivate and protect students.
"Woodland Christian School exists by God's grace and for His glory to educate and prepare students for college and Christian life. By faith in Christ, our students, parents, and staff can change the world."
Philosophy of Education
WCS's biblical philosophy of education, including creation, image-bearing, stewardship, sin, grace, and Gospel hope.
The ESLRs provide shared language for the habits, dispositions, and practices WCS seeks to cultivate across all of school life.
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Person of Faith
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Effective Communicator
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Life-long Critical Thinker
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Quality Producer
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Community Contributor
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What Each Outcome Means
Each ESLR encompasses intellectual, practical, spiritual, and social dimensions — all oriented toward glorifying God.
Person of Faith
Develops a relationship with Jesus Christ, understands Christianity's truth-claims, demonstrates faith in lifestyle, and communicates the message of Christ.
Effective Communicator
Conveys ideas clearly through oral, written, and artistic expression; receives messages effectively; demonstrates professional etiquette.
Life-long Critical Thinker
Analyzes and synthesizes ideas into logical conclusions; interprets and evaluates concepts; develops and implements problem-solving strategies.
Quality Producer
Values quality and creative work; creates products demonstrating good planning and hard work; utilizes technological tools to produce exemplary work.
Community Contributor
Understands the impact of one servant in the community; contributes time, energy, and talents; strives for excellence within a group to further collective goals.
Future Additions
Placeholder for rubrics, classroom examples, chapel connections, and assessment guidance aligned to each ESLR.
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Operational Guidance
Policy Handbooks
Everything new teachers need to know about how the school operates day-to-day — from classroom routines to discipline and emergency protocols.
Documents & Resources
Policy Handbooks
This section is ready for operational content. Documents and guides will be added here as they become available.
Employee Handbook
Policies, expectations, and professional responsibilities for all WCS employees.
Fire drills, lockdown drills, earthquake drills, windy days, and rainy day protocols.
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School Rhythms
Daily Events
The recurring events and rhythms that happen every single school day.
Daily Schedule
Regular Day Schedule
Opening of the Day
7:55
Gates open
• Students line up outside classroom (K–2) or on their dots (3–5)
• Teachers open their doors at 8:00 am
8:15
School day begins
• Seat work
• Attendance is taken
• Pledges*
8:30–9:15
Chapel(Fridays only)
• Be seated by 8:30
Morning Recess
9:15/9:25–9:45
K–2nd grade
• Students eat snacks at the lunch tables
Kindergarten goes out early for snack at 9:15
1st and 2nd grade go out at 9:25
• Students are picked up at their dots
9:50–10:10
3rd–5th grade
Lunch Recess
11:15–12:05
K–1st grade
• Students eat for 20 minutes
• Students are picked up at their dots
11:45–12:35
2nd–3rd grade
12:15–1:05
4th–5th grade
End of the Day
M, T, Th, F 2:45
School dismisses
• Open doors at 2:45. Typically the lower elementary has some parents pick up their children at the door.
• Take class to their assigned area at carline at 2:50.
• Extended care begins at 3:00 pm for any students remaining.
Wednesday 2:00
School dismisses
• Staff meetings, professional development, and grade level meetings are typically scheduled on Wednesday afternoons (see Professional Development Schedule).
Minimum Day Schedule
Opening of the Day
7:55
Gates open
8:15
School day begins
8:30–9:15
Chapel(Fridays only)
Morning Recess
9:15/9:25–9:45
K–2nd grade
Kindergarten goes out early for snack at 9:15
1st and 2nd grade go out at 9:25
9:50–10:10
3rd–5th grade
End of the Day
11:50
School dismisses
Attendance
Attendance Guidelines
Tardies
If a student arrives after 8:30 am with a tardy slip, mark the child tardy. It is the parent's responsibility to get their child to school on time — greet your students with grace and welcome them in with a smile!
Excused vs. Unexcused
Unknown absence → mark AU (unexcused). Parent emails about illness → AE (excused). Sickness is always excused. Families may submit a Planned Absence Request. If approved, the student should be marked AE. If there is no form or they are not approved, you'll mark them AU.
📋 Students may have one week of excused absences per trimester and one week of unexcused absences for the whole year — meaning up to 4 weeks total with no repercussions. If makeup work is becoming unmanageable or a student is falling behind due to chronic absence, speak with administration.
Daily Pledges
Morning Pledges
Each day should begin with the following three pledges.
🇺🇸American Flag
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
✝Christian Flag
I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands. One Savior crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty for all who believe.
📖The Bible
I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's holy word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.
Office
Office Procedures
After 8:30 am only — no student should go to the office without permission. Students use the side door (inside the gate).
Students coming to the office are never to come alone — always send in groups of 2 or 3. The office should be notified in advance, or a note explaining their purpose must be sent with them.
If a student is not feeling well and needs attention, send the student to the office with a note or message ahead describing the symptoms. All communication with parents regarding medical concerns must go through the office only.
Each faculty member has an email address and a labeled mailbox in the school office. Check email frequently and your mailbox at least once per day.
Campus Expectations
Walkways
Walk quietly in walkways at all times — no running, no loud talking outside classrooms while class is in session.
Students must use "Main Street" when walking between classrooms, to restrooms, or to the office. Walk on sidewalks, not in planters.
Students may not enter a classroom without a teacher present, unless given special permission.
If sending a student to another classroom, always send them in a pair — they should enter quietly and wait to be acknowledged by the teacher before speaking.
Lines
Whenever students walk in lines on campus, please train them to talk quietly and to keep their hands in their own personal space.
For K–2 teachers, please walk your classes out to recess.
When the first recess bell rings, all ES students take a knee and freeze until they are released to line up. Once released, students then walk to their lines, line up in their designated place, and wait for their teacher.
Free Dress Pass
Free dress must still follow general dress code guidelines. The spirit of a Free Dress Pass is freedom within the essence of the dress code. If clothing does not comply, a loaner uniform will be issued and the pass is considered used.
All Students
• Shorts: Bermuda/walking length, hemmed — no short, skin-tight, baggy, or sagging
• Pants/jeans: no skin-tight, ragged, torn, baggy, or saggy
• T-shirts: no characters or words that don't reflect WCS values
• No swim/beach attire (exception: end-of-year water day events)
Girls
• No bare midriffs, low-cut, revealing, or off-the-shoulder tops
• No tube tops or spaghetti straps
• Dress/skirt length: no shorter than the top of the kneecap
• Recommended: tights, leggings, or shorts under dresses for recess & PE
Inclement Weather
Conditions for eating inside:
🌡️ Temperature is 55°F or lower
💨 Wind is 7 mph or higher
🌧️ Rain — any rain
Recess
Children are allowed to bring a nutritional snack during morning recess. Approved foods include fresh fruits or vegetables, cheese, nuts, yogurt, jerky, and peanut butter or cheese with crackers. Anything that is not a fresh fruit or vegetable must be a healthy protein.
✅ Allowed
Fresh fruits & vegetables, cheese, nuts, yogurt, jerky, peanut butter or cheese with crackers
❌ Not Allowed
Cookies, crackers without a protein, breakfast bars, chips, candy, etc.
All eating is restricted to designated eating areas. Uneaten food should be placed on the student's line up dot. An allergy-free table will be provided.
K & 1st graders are picked up from their classes at 2:40. 2nd–5th graders line up on the blacktop outside the MPR/Kitchen to walk to the MS/HS campus to be picked up with older siblings.
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Pick Up at the Door
Open your door at 2:40 and release kids to parents. On the first day, make sure parents are approved for pick up before releasing any student.
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Drop Off at Extended Care
Working parents who can't pick up right after school send their kids to Extended Care. If unsure whether a child is going, have them stay with you at carline — Extended Care costs families money. Drop off kids on your way to carline.
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Pick Up at Carline
Walk remaining students to carline at 2:45 and line them up at your class number along the fence. No food, toys, or distractions — students should be watching for their car. When they see it approaching, they go to the gate. Students not picked up by 3:00 go to Extended Care (2:10 on Wednesdays, 12:10 on minimum days).
End of Day
Classroom Checklist
Be sure the following are completed before you leave the classroom at the end of each day.
1All items must be off the floor.
2Books and school materials must be put away.
3Desks must be neat and orderly at all times.
4Classroom books must be stacked neatly on shelves or tables.
5Teachers' desktops must be neat and orderly.
6Lights and AC/heater must be turned off.
7Windows must be closed.
8Chairs are to be placed on desktops on vacuum days.
9Whiteboards must be erased or have the next day's assignments written on them.
10Desk and table tops are to be washed on Fridays and as frequently as necessary during the week.
11Trash and recycling bins must be emptied regularly.
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School Rhythms
Weekly Events
Early release Wednesdays, minimum days, Chapel Fridays, Learning Lab, and PE.
PE
PE — Prep Period
Each class from K–5 has 30 minutes of PE twice per week. Bring your kids to their dots to be picked up by the PE teacher at your assigned start time, and pick them up at the end time.
🌧️ If it rains, PE is usually held in your classroom if the MPR is not available. You may stay in your classroom or use the time to work elsewhere.
We have aides available to support teachers with simple grading, copying, activity preparation, and other needs you may have to help you to be efficient with your time.
Classes will be vacuumed and trash will be collected based on the following schedule:
Rooms E1–E9: Monday & Thursday
Rooms E10–E18: Wednesday & Friday
Learning Center: Friday
Office, MPR, & Restrooms: Everyday
Classroom cleaning services should also include the cleaning of doormats, cobwebs, and windows. Please note that these are new additions to the cleaning services previously provided. If you notice that these are consistently being missed in your classroom, reach out to maintenance@woodlandchristian.org.
Chapel Fridays
Chapel Fridays
Chapel is every Friday morning — students should be seated by 8:30. It is one of the most important things our school does — a time of fellowship where all children come together to worship and learn about God. Parents are also invited, and for some, it is the only time they hear the gospel message.
Early Release
Early Release Wednesdays & After School Program
Early Release Wednesdays
On Wednesdays, students are dismissed early at 2:00 pm to allow for staff and grade-level meetings. There are five release options:
Bikers & Walkers: K/1st pick up at 1:55. 2nd–5th on the blacktop by the MPR.
Pick Up at the Door: Open your door at 1:55.
Drop Off at After School Program: Parents can sign up for special volunteer-run programs (some free, some paid). Drop kids to their After School groups at the lunch tables before walking by Extended Care.
Drop Off at Extended Care: Drop off kids on the way to carline.
Pick Up at Carline: Walk remaining students to carline at 2:00. Students not picked up by 2:10 go to Extended Care.
After School Program
Parents have the option of signing up their kids for a special After School Program. These are put on by volunteers — some are free, some cost money.
Suzee will put a colored sign-up sheet in your box — send it home that day! Classes fill up fast, sometimes within one day.
Suzee will inform parents if their student made it into a program. If they don't get in, she will give you the forms (and money) to send home so parents are notified.
The first week of each session, Suzee will put a salmon-colored half sheet in your box to be sent home. Parents fill it out to indicate how their kids will be picked up on Wednesdays.
Use the completed forms to fill in the rainbow-colored Early Release spreadsheet Suzee provides weekly. Make a copy the first week — usually only absences or pickup adjustments change week to week.
Return sheets to the office before noon.
Learning Lab
Learning Lab (Resource)
The Learning Lab is the large building across from the picnic tables — it serves as our resource room and library. Students requiring services are tested by our Learning Lab Teacher, Linda Schroeder. Normally, all new and Kinder students are tested at the beginning of the year, along with any students who had Learning Lab services the prior year.
Linda will usually meet with you about any students who have 504s or ISPs. If you notice a student you believe should receive services but isn't, you can mention them as well. Once everyone is identified, Linda will set up a schedule — some students may be pulled out 2 to 3 times a week, which may affect the order in which you teach certain concepts.
⚠️ Note: Learning Lab is for academic needs, not behavioral needs. If you have a student with behavioral needs, address this with your principal.
Responsibility sticks are our way of encouraging responsibility for regular classroom procedures. Grades 2-5 use responsibility sticks all year, first grade begins after the first trimester. Responsibility sticks are used to correct "oops" behaviors rather than intentional choices. Examples would be forgetting to sharpen pencils, no name/date/number on paper, desk not kept tidy, supplies not returned, irresponsible restroom use . . .
Each student begins the week with 5 sticks labelled with their name/number. These can be kept in a behavior pocket or in a designated place in their desk. The teacher provides a container to collect sticks that the class may lose. As a class, the goal is to never lose more sticks than the number of students in that class. Success results in earning a sticker for a poster provided each trimester. The stickers will be awarded on Monday morning. Classes earning the most stickers on their poster at the end of the trimester earn a special prize/privilege determined by administration.
Students losing all 5 sticks in a week are not utilizing the opportunity to become more responsible. This moves into indicating that they are making poor behavior choices rather than just an "oops". Pulling cards/clipping down or losing special class events/free time should be the result.
Library
Library
Teachers are encouraged to schedule weekly or biweekly times to check out books from our library. The following link provides information about library usage. Please see Cathy Geiser if you have any additional questions.
Events that happen regularly but not weekly — trimester, monthly, or seasonal touchpoints throughout the year.
Trimester
Report Cards & Comments
Report cards are sent home the Friday after the last day of each trimester (mid-November, beginning of March, and beginning of June). This gives you a week to finalize grades, enter comments, check proofs, and stuff envelopes. Check with your grade level to make sure grades are mostly consistent across classes.
💬 Comment format — write like a sandwich: start with a positive, include an area to grow with a goal or challenge, and end with a positive. A template is available — ask your team lead.
F
Friday (last day of trimester) — usually a Minimum Day. No additional grades should be added past this point. Team leads typically cut grades a week earlier so students can make up tests or assignments.
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Tuesday — submit final grades and comments, then email Heidi Sprowls to request your proofs. Review proofs for grade accuracy and grammar. If the proof looks good, email Heidi again to request finals. Finals print on quality paper — fold them into Woodland Christian envelopes (available in the staff lounge). Finish stuffing by Thursday.
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Following Friday — pass out report cards. Remind students they are NOT to open their report cards themselves — they should be opened by a parent or guardian at home.
Academic Recognition
Honor Roll
Once grades are finalized in FACTS, the administrative assistant will run an Honor Roll report through FACTS. This report is used to determine Scholar Honor Roll and Cardinal Honor Roll certificates. Honor roll certificates are awarded to students in 3rd–5th grade who have a GPA over 3.50.
3.75–4.0
Scholar Honor Roll
3.50–3.74
Cardinal Honor Roll
📬 The administrative assistant will print certificates and put them in teachers' boxes for delivery the week after the report card is sent home (or the last day of school for the third trimester).
Professional
Observations & Post-Observations
There are two formal observations by administration each year — once at the beginning of the year and once at the end. The format changes yearly, but typically involves a form with the subject, lesson title, and objective being observed (not a full formal lesson plan).
Sign up for your observation on the schedule sent out by your administrator.
The administrator comes in, observes, and takes notes on a form.
Sign up for a post-observation meeting — before school, after school, during prep, or at lunch. They will review areas of success, areas to grow, and ask what goals you have following the observation.
Workdays
Work Days vs. In-Service Days
Work Days
Full days to work in your classroom — grading, organizing, or cleaning. The time is yours.
In-Service Days
Required staff meetings or professional development for a set amount of time, followed by optional classroom work time.
Professional Development
Professional Development (PD)
Teachers at ACSI member schools are required to be engaged in professional and spiritual development. ACSI allows for schools to provide School-Based Professional Development (SBPD) as a way of fulfilling this requirement.
As we continue to pursue excellence in teaching and learning at Woodland Christian Schools, our professional development program plays a central role in strengthening our instructional practices, aligning our curriculum, and advancing our mission as a Christ-centered academic community. These gatherings are not incidental or optional; they are a vital component of our ongoing growth as educators and a key part of our commitment to continuous improvement through our partnership with ACSI and our broader accreditation process.
All scheduled professional development meetings are required for teaching staff. Attendance is an essential expectation and reflects both our professional responsibility and our shared investment in the work God has called us to do. These days are not to be viewed as time off, but as intentional, structured opportunities to deepen our craft, collaborate with colleagues, and move forward together with clarity and purpose.
Part-time teachers are expected to communicate directly with their Principal to clarify attendance expectations. Any absences — whether planned or unplanned — must be communicated to and approved by the appropriate Principal.
On designated PD Days ("staff work days") when school is not in session, professional development sessions will run through 12:00 pm. From 12:00–3:00 pm, teachers will have dedicated time to work independently in their classrooms — intended for purposeful planning, preparation, and implementation of the learning and initiatives addressed during the morning sessions.
Events
Book Fairs
Two book fairs are held each year in the Learning Lab. You may be asked to sign up for a time to bring your students in to browse. Students can buy books before or after school if accompanied by a parent; the fair is usually also open at lunch on Thursday of that week with an adult present.
You may receive a discount on books for your classroom.
You can create a wish list of books for parents to purchase for your classroom.
If Linda Schroeder is working with students in the Learning Lab during your visit, encourage kids to browse quietly.
Lion's Club Reading Contest
Sometime in spring (usually April), a Lion's Club representative speaks at chapel about a reading program. Students read books to earn tickets — reading time requirements increase by grade level (e.g. 1st grade = 15 min per ticket, 5th grade = 1 hour per ticket). Tickets per grade are entered into a raffle. There are 6 raffles — one per grade level — and winners receive money to spend at the Book Fair.
You are responsible for collecting the tickets. Parents should write the child's first and last name on each ticket.
Keep tickets in a Ziploc bag provided by the office.
All tickets collected at the end of April. Winners are drawn during the following Chapel.
High School Teaching Assistants (TAs)
At the beginning of the year, you will receive an email from the HS Counselor Marie Campbell asking if you'd like a High School TA. Since the HS runs an A/B schedule, the TA is in your class every other day for about an hour. They can help with prep, projects, or small group support.
💡 It helps to know the student you choose — you'll want someone dedicated and able to follow simple instructions independently, since you won't be available to help them while you're with your class.
Meetings
Staff Meetings
The reason we get out early on Wednesdays is to allow time for staff meetings. Here's how the Wednesday schedule typically breaks down each month:
1st Wednesday
Staff Meeting — the principal covers key upcoming events or a key topic.
2nd Wednesday
Professional Development
3rd Wednesday
Grade Level Meetings
💡 Occasionally, Wednesday meeting time may be freed up for grading or independent work.
Grade Level Meetings
Though the 3rd Wednesday is dedicated to Grade Level Meetings, most grade levels opt to have shorter check-ins every week at a set time (e.g. every Monday, 1st grade meets to go over the week). Use these meetings to align on upcoming lessons or events and review anything on the agenda for your Wednesday Grade Level meeting.
Utilize your time with your team well. They are your support throughout the year!
Windy Days
💨 Windy Day Lunches
Check Signal on windy days. If winds are 7 mph or higher, Suzee will let you know if lunch is moving to the MPR. Kids will still go outside to play — it will not affect your lunch time!
Rainy Days
🌧️ Rainy Day Recess
If it is only drizzling, Suzee will let kids go outside to play. If it is really raining, students will stay with you for both morning recess and lunch recess.
Morning Recess
A yard duty will stop by to give you a 5-minute potty break, but otherwise you stay with your class the whole time. Have fun activities ready — board games, puzzles, STEM items, etc.
Lunch Recess
Students eat in the MPR (seated on the ground or at pre-assigned tables). Due to low staffing, only two yard duties are available per grade level. The middle class is usually split in two.
💡 If you prefer to maintain control of your class, you can take a 25-minute lunch and keep your class for the second half of recess. Just let Suzee know!
Movies and Other Media
Movies and Other Media
Use of movies should have an educational focus. A rare "just for fun" movie as an incentive is OK—but kids have plenty of screen time at home! Optimizing our school hours for accomplishing as much educating as we possibly can is important. Use of videos/movies related to content being presented is, of course, encouraged. Just make sure you have previewed anything you show and it is always "G". Anything shown to students that is PG must be approved by me and then signed off on by the parents.
All movies/educational clips shown at school ought to be previewed before showing. This includes checking out/making provision for hiding any advertisements that may be connected to the actual movie/clip being shown. Teachers with the best of intentions have "accidentally" exposed their students to inappropriate material. Extra caution must be taken!
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School Rhythms
Events by Month
A month-by-month guide to what's coming, what to prepare for, and what your role is throughout the year.
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August
Welcome Day, staff meetings, first day of school.
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September
Labor Day, Grandparents Day, settling into routines.
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October
Homecoming, parent-teacher conferences, Open House, earthquake drill.
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November
End of 1st trimester, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving break.
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December
Finals week, Christmas break, end of semester.
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January
Return from break, MLK Day, new semester begins.
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Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents' Day, end of 2nd trimester.
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Staff workday, Good Friday, Easter break.
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Easter break, Jog-A-Thon, Lion's Club reading contest.
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Memorial Day, end of 3rd trimester, MS/HS finals begin.
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Kinder graduation, last day of school, promotions, graduation.
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List View of Events
The following link provides a list view of these events.
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August
In-Service Week, Welcome Day, Back to School Night, and the first week of school.
Before School Starts
In-Service Week
The week before school is our staff in-service week. Here's how the week typically runs:
Mon–Tue
Mornings: All-staff meetings covering everything you need to know for the year. Afternoons: Grade level meetings, new hire meetings, CPR training, and room setup.
Wed
Continued room setup and preparation time.
Thu
Welcome Day at 9 am and Back to School Night in the evening.
Fri
All-school staff meeting in the morning, then the afternoon is yours for final preparations.
📋 A list of required certification courses will be emailed to you by HR — you're expected to complete them by the end of the week.
Thursday Before School
Welcome Day
Welcome Day takes place on the Thursday of Inservice Week, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
This is an opportunity for students to meet their assigned teacher. Parents will have received their child's class assignments on the Monday prior to this event. Students and parents come to meet you, see the classroom, and sometimes drop off supplies. This is one of those "first impressions" moments for you, the student, and his/her parents.
💡 This event is primarily a "Meet and Greet." All the nitty gritty of the year will be shared at Back to School Night later that evening.
Back to School Night
Also on the Thursday before school. Parents first attend a general session in the MPR (5:30 pm and 6:30 pm), then come to your classroom. You host two sessions (6:00 pm and 7:00 pm) so parents with multiple students can visit both classrooms.
Meet with your grade level beforehand to align on topics and handouts.
Suggested handouts: classroom expectations, permission slips for PG movies, a parent survey (glasses, seating needs, personality quirks, etc.).
You don't need to talk for a full hour — parents won't retain most of it anyway. That's what the handouts are for.
🚪 Close your door after the first session ends — even if it ends early! Otherwise parents will sneak in at 6:30 and you'll end up running three sessions.
The First Day of School is a Minimum Day. It's really just a day for the kids to get to know you, get to know each other, put away supplies, set up their desks, and begin going over classroom expectations and procedures.
Recess 101
On Monday or Tuesday of the first week, Suzee will hold "Recess 101" to go over recess rules with students. She will email you the designated time — you'll need to have your class at the snack/lunch tables at that time.
The Rest of the Week (Tue–Fri)
Tuesday through Friday are full days. Great opportunities for baseline assessments, continuing expectations and procedures, and easing students back into the school routine.
Picture Day
Picture Day
Picture days happen twice a year — once at the beginning of the year and once in the spring. Order forms will be sent home in advance.
📸 Back to School Photos (Fall)
Everyone has their picture taken, whether ordering or not. This is a . Order starts with Kindergarten and goes up through 5th — littles go first so they stay clean before recess. K–2 finish before recess; 3–5 go while K–2 are at recess. A parent will collect each class from the MPR and watch your students while you get your own photo taken.
🌸 Spring Photos
Only students who are ordering pictures will be photographed. Only those students have free dress. A parent will come to collect them from your classroom.
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September
Principal for a Day, Homecoming Week, and the Cookie Dough Fundraiser.
Fun Day
Principal for a Day
During the Foundation Dinner, one of the auction items is "Principal for a Day." The winning student works with the principal to come up with a decree that the entire school has to follow.
🎉 Past themes have included: Opposite Day (students dress as adults, adults as kids), Star Wars Day (students dress as their favorite character), and Organized Outdoor Activities (all classes play Sharks and Minnows together).
Principal for a Day is historically on a Friday. The theme will be announced the week before at chapel.
Spirit Week
Homecoming Week (formerly Red Ribbon Week)
In late September or early October, we celebrate Homecoming Week — a spirit week where everyone dresses up according to daily themes that tie into the Homecoming theme.
Each day of the week has a different dress-up theme aligned to the Homecoming theme.
On Homecoming Day (Friday), the high schoolers drive their floats down Cardinal Way (carline) in a Homecoming parade. Students line up along the carpool fence to watch.
🏆 Students get to vote for their favorite float after the parade — remind them to be on the lookout for the one they like best!
Fundraiser
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
The Cookie Dough Fundraiser kicks off at the end of September or beginning of October. Here's how it works and what your role is:
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Pass out the packet to students and collect returned orders and money. Give them to Donna Wandler.
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Each day, Donna visits your classroom to ask students if they have tickets (filled out by parents). Students with tickets get to choose a little figure for a lanyard that they can wear throughout the fundraiser.
3
When all orders are in, Donna will email you a list of students with orders to pick up. At dismissal on pick-up day, send those students to the MPR. Some will have a lot of items and may need help carrying everything!
⚠️ Lanyard rules: Students may not bring their lanyards out to recess. If they misuse them in class, have them put the lanyard away in their backpack — or take it from them.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›October
2026
October
In-Service Day, Parent Teacher Conferences, Homecoming, Open House, and the earthquake drill.
Professional
In-Service Day
This day is dedicated to preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences. There will also be Professional Development scheduled during the day (time TBD). Check the Staff Google Calendar for the specific date.
Mid-October
Parent Teacher Conferences
In mid-October, there are 3 conference days (Wednesday–Friday), all Minimum Days. Conferences are held in the afternoons, starting around 12:30 pm and running until about 4:30 pm. Each conference is 20 minutes.
1
A few weeks prior, you'll receive an email with your open schedule. Review it — you can move breaks or block times that don't work, but you must keep one long day with slots open until at least 7 pm for working parents.
2
Once your schedule is set, the office handles all scheduling — including calling parents who haven't made an appointment. You are not responsible for scheduling.
3
Check your schedule in the days leading up to conferences so you know the order families are coming in.
📅 Long Day
The set long day is usually Wednesday. Slots remain open until at least 7 pm. Dinner is provided!
📋 What to Share
Something you enjoy about the student, their strengths, and areas for growth. Use progress reports or a small portfolio of work samples.
💡 Portfolio tip: If you build a portfolio, start saving assignments every week in every subject now so you have samples ready to share. Ask your team lead what they normally do for conferences.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›November
2026
November
PJ & Pancake Day, Thanksgiving Chapel, Veterans Day, and the end of Trimester 1.
End of Trimester 1
🥞 PJ & Pancake Day
On the last day of Trimester 1, everyone comes to school in their pajamas! It's also a Minimum Day to allow time to finish up report cards. After chapel, the Woodland Fire Department brings its large griddle and cooks pancakes for the whole school. Pancakes and syrup are provided.
👩💼 The Room Parent Coordinator (Kaylen Grunert) will communicate with the room parents regarding what is needed. She will also coordinate volunteers.
Before Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Chapel — Psalm 100
During the last chapel before Thanksgiving, the entire elementary school recites Psalm 100 together. Start practicing a few weeks prior. The good news — students have been reciting it since Kindergarten, so older grades will recall it much more quickly!
✝
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
— Psalm 100
📖 Most classes use Psalm 100 as their Bible verse test for a couple of weeks leading up to chapel. Ask your team lead what your grade level typically does.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›December
2026
December
Christmas Backpacks, Christmas Parade, minimum days week, and Christmas Chapel.
Community Service
🎒 Christmas Backpacks
Starting in November, Fifth-grade Leadership promotes a charity drive to fill backpacks with gifts, supplies, and essentials for students in need. Families are encouraged to take a backpack and fill it up.
✅ Your role is minimal. A table will be set up in front of the school to distribute backpacks to families. If a student brings you a filled backpack anytime from November through December, it's for this drive — just receive it with a smile!
Community Event
🎄 Christmas Parade
WCS participates in the Woodland Christmas Parade. A notice will go out asking which students would like to walk in the parade — those who sign up get to walk together as a school group.
🎉 No extra work required on your part. This is a very manageable event compared to previous years' Christmas Tree Lane and Christmas Drive Through formats. Just pass along the sign-up notice when it comes!
Finals Week
📅 The Week Before Christmas — All Minimum Days
The entire week before Christmas break is all Minimum Days, aligned with the high schoolers' finals week. Students without HS siblings may be pulled out of school for the entire week.
Don't plan on teaching anything major this week. Plan for parties, filler assignments, and movies. All you need to do is survive! 🎅
Last Chapel Before Break
Christmas Chapel — Luke 2
During the last chapel before Christmas break, the entire elementary school recites Luke 2 together. The younger grades recite fewer verses; the number increases by grade — 5th graders recite the most.
Ask your team lead which specific verses your grade level memorizes.
Start practicing the week you return from Thanksgiving break — that gives you about three weeks to get it solid.
📖 Many classes incorporate Luke 2 into their Bible verse tests during the weeks leading up to Christmas Chapel — just like Psalm 100 at Thanksgiving.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›January
2027
January
In-Service Day, Great Kindness Week, and returning from Christmas break.
Back to School
🎉 In-Service Day — Happy New Year!
The first Monday after New Year's is our first day back — but students don't return until Tuesday. Teachers are in for Professional Development (time TBD). Check the Staff Google Calendar for details.
Spirit Week
💛 Great Kindness Week
At the end of January or beginning of February, we celebrate Great Kindness Week — a spirit week where students dress up each day to match a theme tied to a different charity. Each day, students bring donations to contribute to those charities.
Students who contribute to all 5 days earn a free dress pass or free homework pass.
Students are supposed to keep track of what they bring in — but keep your own running list, especially for younger students.
There may be lunchtime events — students will simply bring items back to class and take them home in their backpacks.
⚠️ A word of warning: Despite our best efforts to teach kindness, this is historically the least kind week of the year. Somehow, highlighting kindness causes the reverse effect. Just know you're not alone — hang in there! 😅
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›February
2027
February
100th Day of School, In-Service Day, Ag Day, and Dr. Seuss Day — plus a warning about 4-day weeks.
Celebration
🎉 100th Day of School
At the beginning of February, we celebrate the 100th Day of School! Check with your grade level about what activities your team does to celebrate — traditions vary by grade.
Professional
In-Service Day
Professional Development today — time TBD. Check the Staff Google Calendar for details.
Heads Up
⚠️ 4-Day Weeks in February
Almost every week in February is a 4-day week. That sounds like a good thing — but parents tend to pull their kids for trips during this time, so attendance gets really spotty.
With the 100th Day of School, Valentine's Day, Ag Day, and the end of the trimester all packed in, it can start to feel like a lot.
Be mindful of how essential your lessons are and how many tests you give. You may need to re-teach and administer make-ups before the trimester ends. Plan accordingly — and good luck! 💪
Mid-February
🌱 Ag Day
Around mid-February, HS students set up stations on the high school campus to teach our students about FFA, agriculture, and livestock. Sign up for a time, then walk your class over. (Look for teens holding signs — the location changes every year!)
Split your class into 4 or 5 groups to rotate through each station.
The whole rotation takes about 30 minutes.
Students will return with vegetables, plants, art — and sometimes live critters. Yes. Live. 🐛
Bring a Sharpie to mark any containers that might hold a worm or ladybug.
🪲 Critter protocol: Label all containers and place them on a counter or somewhere safe in your room. Pass them out at the end of the day. Do NOT let students put live critters in their backpacks.
End of Trimester 2
🎩 Dr. Seuss Day — Crazy Hair & Cookies Day
On the last day of Trimester 2 — a Minimum Day — everyone comes to school with crazy hair. After chapel, classes celebrate with cookies.
👩💼 The Room Parent Coordinator will help with organizing parent help for this.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›March
2027
March
Open House, In-Service Day, Jog-a-thon fundraising, Pig Races, and Jog-a-thon Day.
Mid-March
🏫 Open House
Open House is held mid-March, right after the end of Trimester 2. As the year goes on, save work and projects you'd like students to display. The more you collect along the way, the less rushed you'll be when the time comes. Displaying work as you go can also help with prep!
Have projects displayed and every student represented.
Make sure your room is clean, welcoming, and comfortable for a large group — watch the temperature.
Consider giving students a "To Show" list or scavenger hunt to keep parents and grandparents moving throughout the room.
Be clear about what work students should take home vs. what should stay in the room.
Professional
In-Service Day
Professional Development today — time TBD. Bring coffee. ☕
Mid-March
👴👵 Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is on a Friday in mid-March and is a Minimum Day. Your grade level prepares a performance together — typically 2–3 songs, but sometimes a poem, dance, etc. Ask your team lead what your grade does, since all three classes perform the same thing.
Before the Day — PAC Rehearsal
Sign up to rehearse in the PAC on the risers beforehand. Practice: entering, lining up on risers, riser behavior rules, songs, and exiting.
Performance Order
3–5th performs first at 9:30, K–2nd performs after at 10:45. Walk to the PAC and enter through the right-side stage doors. Exit stage left after performing.
After performing, bring students back to class. Put on a movie or activity while you wait — grandparents will arrive around 11:15.
Have a student-created gift and card ready for students to give grandparents. Students stay seated until they see their grandparent, then go greet and show them around.
Each grade level provides a small refreshment for grandparents.
Before leaving for refreshments, have students sign out with you so you know who's leaving early with grandparents. Confirm permission from parents via email or permission slip beforehand — and check family situations ahead of time.
💛 Be mindful and kind: Not every student will have a grandparent or grandbuddy present. For some students — especially those who recently lost grandparents or whose grandparents are too sick to come — this can be a really hard day. Handle it with care.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›April
2027
April
Easter Chapel, Grandparents Day, State Testing, and Vision Screening.
Before Easter
✝️ Easter Chapel & Easter Invites
During our last chapel before Easter, there is no passage recitation — instead, 5th Grade Leadership usually puts on a skit. It's very cute!
Easter is a special time when families are more open to going to church and hearing the gospel. Consider sending a grade-level email inviting your families to the churches you and your teammates attend.
Most churches preach a simple gospel message on Easter — it's a great first sermon for families. And the kids will be so excited to see you there! It's a meaningful way to witness to them and help families get plugged into a church community. 🌷
3rd–5th Grade
📝 State Testing
State Testing takes place in April for 3rd–5th grade. Average testing time is 3–5 hours. Testing must be completed within April.
What to prepare:
Prep students for testing in advance.
Provide 2 new #2 pencils per student and snacks or treats. Gum is a popular testing-time privilege — remind students to dispose of it properly any time they leave the classroom.
You will receive class testing books (students may not write in them, except 3rd grade) and answer keys with labels (students do not need to fill out their information).
For students who miss any tests, work with Linda Schroeder (Learning Lab) to schedule make-up sessions.
Mid–Late April
👁️ Vision Screening
In mid-to-late April, you'll be assigned a time to take your class to the Learning Lab for vision screening. The process takes 30 minutes to an hour — bring something for students to work on while they wait.
Most students are approved by their parents. You will be notified if any student does not have permission to participate.
Once all students are done, walk the class back to your classroom.
Fundraiser
🏃 Jog-a-thon Fundraising
Every spring, students participate in Jog-a-thon to raise money for the school. Students have a month to collect pledges. The school hopes each class raises $100 per child. Students only need to bring in $10 for a t-shirt — even if they don't bring $10, they still receive a shirt.
Your responsibilities:
1
Collect t-shirt sizes. If students don't return order forms, make an educated guess and submit that size.
2
Pass out labeled packets to each student. Packets are labeled with student names — give them to the right child.
3
Post the class chart and giant thermometer in your room. Don't mark them yet — wait for daily totals from Donna.
4
Collect physical pledges in a large envelope and send them to Donna in the MPR. She'll record the day's total (online + physical) on your class chart and return the envelope to your mailbox. Use that total to color in your thermometer. All final pledges are due the day of Jog-a-thon, before noon.
🐷 Pig Races
For every $100 raised, a student earns a spot in the Pig Races — little electronic pigs that race 6 at a time for prizes. (No real pigs! 🐽) Races happen in the afternoon over 3–4 weeks, with anywhere from 10 to 30 races per afternoon.
Be prepared to dance and cheer — pre-teaching some dance moves or having a class incentive can help keep students engaged during the long sessions.
It can get loud and students may get overstimulated — just be prepared.
Bring a Sharpie to label students' prize papers. If they lose the paper, don't worry — it's on Donna's Master List and she'll contact parents directly.
Jog-a-thon Day
🏁 Jog-a-thon Day — Friday Minimum Day
Jog-a-thon Day is always on a Friday and is a Minimum Day. At 9:30, all students walk to the High School Gym for warm-ups and a short worship time. Then students are walked out the back gate toward the practice fields.
K–2 (Inner Track)
Smaller inner track. Run from 10:00–10:30 am (30 min). Pop-up tents are inside the smaller track.
3–5 (Outer Track)
Larger outer track. Run from 10:00–11:00 am (1 hour). Pop-up tents are outside the larger track.
What to bring to your pop-up tent:
Class popsicle sticks — already labeled with student names. One tally mark per lap.
Parent volunteers — to mark sticks, help take down the tent, and carry in leftover water bottles.
Sharpies — for marking laps on sticks.
Donated water bottles — have a parent number them by class number so kids don't mix them up.
👕 Consider having your class wear something distinguishing (same color, hat, etc.) so parent volunteers can identify your students and avoid accidentally marking laps for the wrong kid.
After the jog, collect the sticks and count laps. Text Donna on Signal with your lap winner's name and count. Prizes for most laps are announced at Chapel — you can return sticks to kids after that.
🌭 After the jog: Hotdog lunch on the grass next to the gym (students only). Students may leave with parents from the jog — bring a class list and check them off. Confirm parent permission if a student wants to leave with a friend's family. Students not picked up come back to class until carpool at noon.
April–May
🎉 Jog-a-thon Prize Days
Students who participated in the Pig Races will have won prizes redeemable in April and May. Prizes include:
📅 Plan to be missing some students on Water Slide Day, Sno-Cone Party, and Ice Cream Party — all afternoon events. You'll receive a schedule around mid-April or early May. Donna will remind parents, but if they ask you questions you don't know the answer to, just send them to Donna!
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›May
2027
May
Moving Up Day, Farm Connect, Teacher Appreciation Week, Talent Show, Foundation Dinner, and Senior Parade — gear up, this month is a lot.
Gear up. This month is a lot.
Early May
⬆️ Moving Up Day
During this event, teachers visit the grade level below them to meet next year's students. Admin watches the 5th graders, then 5th grade teachers go to 4th, 4th to 3rd, 3rd to 2nd, 2nd to 1st, and 1st to Kinder. Kinder teachers stay with their own class.
The goal is to get students excited about your grade while alleviating worries. For example, when 4th grade teachers talk about long division, they emphasize how fun it is — showing a huge problem and telling kids that students this year tried to do them for fun!
Bring examples of work your future students will do, or dress in a way that gets them excited for next year.
You only stay about 15 minutes — it doesn't have to be long, just fun and exciting!
Early May
🌾 Farm Connect Day (Spring Show)
In early May, classes have the opportunity to walk to the Yolo County Fairgrounds — just ½ mile away — for Farm Connection Day. Most classes walk; typically 2nd grade and up participate.
If you choose to drive instead of walk, ask Suzee to help arrange permission forms and driving logistics.
Arrange chaperones, their phone numbers, and student groups ahead of time.
This is a half-day event — leave after chapel, return before lunch. Students walk through each display and event at the Fairgrounds.
May
💐 Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is organized by the Room Parents. Expect something special every day — flowers, cards, snacks, a staff lunch, gift cards, and more. Hopefully you'll feel very loved and appreciated this week!
💛 A gentle reminder: Families have already given so much to fundraisers this year. You'll receive generous gifts — but make sure to show extra love to the kids who don't have as much. They put real effort into handmade cards and hand-picked flowers, even if those flowers were "last-minute, plucked off the side of the road on the way in." 🌼 They want to show they love you too.
May
🌸 Mother's Day
This is the first year that Mother's Day is fully separate from Grandparents Day. That means you have more time to create a meaningful present, card, or poem without the rush of making multiple gifts at once. Take your time and have fun with it!
May
🎤 Talent Show
Suzee runs everything — your role is minimal. Applications are available in April. Students who sign up audition, then practice during lunch recess leading up to the show.
Suzee will send you a list of students who made it into the Talent Show and a date to send them after school for rehearsal (usually a Monday or Wednesday).
She'll also give you a time to send those students early on Talent Show day (Friday).
There is one K–5 performance.
Spring
🍽️ Foundation Project & Dinner
The Foundation Dinner is a major school fundraiser held each spring. A committee meets throughout the year to plan it. Your main responsibility is to work with your room parent to create a class project to be auctioned at the dinner.
The committee will announce a theme (e.g. "Outdoor Fun" or "It's for the Kids!") and help room parents brainstorm ideas.
The project will be photographed and shared on social media to attract buyers at the auction.
🎟️ You may attend the Foundation Dinner but must purchase a ticket. If asked to volunteer, know that you are there to help — you will not receive dinner as a volunteer.
After Memorial Day
🎓 Senior Parade
On the Tuesday after Memorial Weekend at 9 am, WCS's graduating high school seniors walk hand-in-hand with the graduating Kindergarteners down Main Street on campus. Your students line up outside your classroom along Main Street to cheer them on.
You will be asked to make posters for students to wave as the parade goes by.
Students usually get very excited — many remember walking in the parade as Kindergartners, and some will have siblings in the graduating class, making it extra special.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Events by Month›June
2027
June
Last week of school, graduations, In-Service Week, and end-of-year wrap-up.
Final Week
🎉 Last Week of School — All Minimum Days
The last week of school is all Minimum Days — clean-up days and party days. Talk to your grade level about what special things you do to wrap up the year!
Wednesday
Kindergarten Graduation. Some of your students may be pulled from class to attend with their families. Plan anything important for earlier in the week.
Thursday
5th Grade Promotion. Some students may be pulled for siblings' promotion. If students are leaving early for this and won't return, make sure they get their report cards before they go.
Saturday
High School Graduation — evening ceremony. You'll be asked in April if you have a graduation robe; if not, they'll order your size. Meet in the MPR and walk over together. Sit through the ceremony, then you're free to go. 🎓
Week After School
📋 In-Service Week — Last Staff Meetings
Monday
Elementary staff meeting to wrap up the year.
Tuesday
All-staff meeting for the whole school. Lunch is usually provided! 🍽️
End of Year
✅ End of Year Checklist
You'll receive an End of Year Checklist at the May Staff Meeting. All items below are due by the end of In-Service Week.
Around the end of April, review your grade level's curriculum inventory as a team. Verify you're receiving the correct number of consumables for next year (e.g. 22 spelling books per class + 1 teacher copy). Note on the inventory if any books need replacing due to wear or overuse.
🛍️ Order Supplies for Next Year (School Specialty)
Near the end of the year, place your supply order for next school year through School Specialty (special paper, construction paper, etc.). Think about what you used, what you had too much of, and what you didn't have enough of. Place the order with your team.
📝 Check Supply List for Next Year
In May, review the next year's student supply list with your team. Discuss what worked, what you didn't use, and what you'd like to add. If you want something your whole grade level doesn't need, you can still order it individually from your classroom fund.
👥 Class Placements for Next Year
Work with your team to build suggested class lists for next year. This usually takes more than one meeting. Consider:
Even split of girls and boys across classes
Even split of reading levels (at, above, and below)
How students work together and mesh with each teacher's style
⚠️ Administration has the final say. Your suggestions carry significant weight but are not the final decision — a good reminder if parents overstep and request specific teachers.
🎉
🏁 Check Out
When everything is done — desks stacked, chairs stacked, papers stored, electronics stored — have your principal check your room. They'll sign your final check-out paper and turn it in to administration.
Then you are free to go for the summer. Congratulations — you did it! ☀️
Teacher Hub ›Faculty & Staff
People & Teams
Faculty & Staff
Get to know the people, teams, and support structures of WCS — who leads, who supports, and who to call when you need help.
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ES Locations & Extensions
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Teacher Prep Room504
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Kitchen / EC Portable507
Learning Center630
Resource Teacher631
Leadership
Leadership Team
Dave Hargadon
Administrator / HS Principal
Ext. 101dhargadon@woodlandchristian.org
Matt Hunt
Director of Operations
Ext. 108mhunt@woodlandchristian.org
Zak McGaugh
Dean of Academics
Ext. 226zmcgaugh@woodlandchristian.org
LaRon Gordon
Dean of Students · Bible Lead
Ext. 109lgordon@woodlandchristian.org
Les Toland
MS Principal
Ext. 106ltoland@woodlandchristian.org
Ryan Devine
ES Principal
Ext. 501rdevine@woodlandchristian.org
Cindy Bunton
Preschool Director
Ext. 701cbunton@woodlandchristian.org
Business Office
Emily Riley
Executive Assistant
Ext. 111eriley@woodlandchristian.org
Karen Corona
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 100kcorona@woodlandchristian.org
Kiana Kanemoto
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 103kkanemoto@woodlandchristian.org
Lindsay Ledezma
Business Office Manager
Ext. 401lledezma@woodlandchristian.org
Camille Flowers
Business Office Assistant
Ext. 402cflowers@woodlandchristian.org
Nicole Wilkinson
HR Coordinator
Ext. 404nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org
Elementary School
ES Administration & Support
Cathy Geiser
Administrative Coordinator
Ext. 502cgeiser@woodlandchristian.org
Heidi Sprowls
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 500hsprowls@woodlandchristian.org
Suzee Naff
Student Life
Ext. 503snaff@woodlandchristian.org
Linda Schroeder
Resource Teacher
Ext. 631schroeder@woodlandchristian.org
Tami Benton
Teacher Aide
tbenton@woodlandchristian.org
Patti Wirtz
Flex Substitute & Aide
pwirtz@woodlandchristian.org
Kaitlin Yarbrough
Flex Substitute & Aide
kyarbrough@woodlandchristian.org
Kindergarten
Linsey Standiford
Kindergarten · Room E1
Ext. 601lstandiford@woodlandchristian.org
Marjorie McGaugh
Kindergarten · Room E2 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 602mmcgaugh@woodlandchristian.org
Adriana Son
Kindergarten · Room E3
Ext. 603ason@woodlandchristian.org
1st Grade
Elisabeth Jee
1st Grade · Room E4 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 604ejee@woodlandchristian.org
Britney Ruelas
1st Grade · Room E5
Ext. 605bruelas@woodlandchristian.org
Serenity Killion
1st Grade · Room E5
Ext. 605skillion@woodlandchristian.org
Beth Schroeder
1st Grade · Room E6
Ext. 606bschroeder@woodlandchristian.org
2nd Grade
Kirsten Bailey
2nd Grade · Room E7 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 607kbailey@woodlandchristian.org
Crystal Jensen
2nd Grade · Room E8
Ext. 608cjensen@woodlandchristian.org
Wendy Maszk
2nd Grade · Room E9
Ext. 609wmaszk@woodlandchristian.org
Heather Jones
2nd Grade · Room E9
Ext. 609hjones@woodlandchristian.org
3rd Grade
Taylour Leon
3rd Grade · Room E10
Ext. 610tleon@woodlandchristian.org
Karina Cox-Ozment
3rd Grade · Room E11
Ext. 611kcoxozment@woodlandchristian.org
Breanne Leube
3rd Grade · Room E12 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 612bleube@woodlandchristian.org
4th Grade
Allison Thompson
4th Grade · Room E16 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 616athompson@woodlandchristian.org
Nathan Quesenberry
4th Grade · Room E17
Ext. 617nquesenberry@woodlandchristian.org
Deanna Bucher
4th Grade · Room E18
Ext. 618dbucher@woodlandchristian.org
5th Grade
Rachel Lotridge
5th Grade · Room E13
Ext. 613rlotridge@woodlandchristian.org
Brad Meyers
5th Grade · Room E14
Ext. 614bmeyers@woodlandchristian.org
Meredith Heskett
5th Grade · Room E15 · Lead Teacher
Ext. 615mheskett@woodlandchristian.org
Physical Education
Rico Cintron
PE Teacher
rcintron@woodlandchristian.org
Recess Supervisors
Toni Lampman
Recess Supervisor
tlampman@woodlandchristian.org
Crystal Hayes
Recess Supervisor
chayes@woodlandchristian.org
Ali Boone
Recess Supervisor
aboone@woodlandchristian.org
Jeanne Poarch
Recess Supervisor
jpoarch@woodlandchristian.org
Yolanda Carrion
Recess Supervisor
ycarrion@woodlandchristian.org
Extended Care
Donna Wandler
Extended Care Director
Ext. 506dwandler@woodlandchristian.org
Luke Atwood
Extended Care Supervisor
latwood@woodlandchristian.org
Roryann Gonzales
Extended Care Supervisor
rgonzales@woodlandchristian.org
Kara Spaan
Extended Care Supervisor
kspaan@woodlandchristian.org
Kailey Wells
Extended Care Supervisor
kwells@woodlandchristian.org
Other Departments
Food Services
Victor Rodriguez
Food Services Manager
Ext. 217vrodriguez@woodlandchristian.org
Shannon Sharp
Food Services
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Mina Gasperson
Food Services
mgasperson@woodlandchristian.org
Linda Naschke
Food Services
lnaschke@woodlandchristian.org
Technology
Nathaniel West
IT
Ext. 113nwest@woodlandchristian.org
Maintenance
John Rodegerdts
Maintenance Manager
Ext. 120jrodegerdts@woodlandchristian.org
Bear Benton
Maintenance
bbenton@woodlandchristian.org
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High School Faculty & Staff
Faculty, staff, and campus location extensions for the WCS High School campus.
Administration
DH
Dave Hargadon
High School Principal
Ext. 101dhargadon@woodlandchristian.org
MC
Marie Campbell
Academic Counselor
Ext. 102mcampbell@woodlandchristian.org
KC
Karen Corona
Administrative Assistant
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KK
Kiana Kanemoto
Administrative Assistant
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Teachers
KA
Karin Anderson
Room A4
Ext. 214kanderson@woodlandchristian.org
CB
Curtis Barnes
Room A13
Ext. 223cbarnes@woodlandchristian.org
GC
Grace Callaway
Room A10
Ext. 220gcallaway@woodlandchristian.org
MD
Moises De La Torre
Room A2
Ext. 212mdelatorre@woodlandchristian.org
AD
Amy Devine
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Molly Gamboni
Room A1
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Lisa Greif
Room A8 · Science Lead
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Amy Gumm
Room A11 · Ag Lead
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Tina Hunt
Room A1
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Zak McGaugh
Room B6
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Cavin Miller
Room A9 · Mathematics Lead
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Tiffany Nguyen
Room C2
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Nikki Ochoa
Room A3
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Ron Poarch
Room A12
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Alayna Kelly
Room C4
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Rick Grider
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Juan Winstead
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Athletics
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Casey Neimeyer
Athletic Director
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Sam Sorbello
Assistant Athletic Director
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Campus Locations & Extensions
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Conference Room112
The Union216
The Café217
Theater Office115
What's Happening
Latest News & Events
Announcements, upcoming events, chapel notes, staff highlights, and current news from across the WCS community.
Welcome to the Woodland Christian Elementary Teacher Hub!
The purpose of this site is to provide you a place to go for the latest information as well as resources to help you navigate through the year.
If you have any suggestions to improve this site or see any mistakes, please let Ryan Devine know.
Announcements
School Announcements
Important updates and notices for faculty and staff. Content will be added and updated regularly.
This Week's Announcements
For the Week of November 9–13.
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Chapel Notes
Themes, speakers, and takeaways from recent chapel services for staff reflection and classroom follow-up.
Includes the WCS Academic Calendar and other pertinent schedules.
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Teacher Hub ›Other Important Rhythms›Field Trips
Other Important Rhythms
Field Trips
Everything you need to know about planning, coordinating, and running a successful field trip at WCS.
How It Works
Field Trip Process
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Planning & Permission Slips
Suzee will work with lead teachers to plan field trips and will take care of scheduling them and making the permission slips (she is amazing!). She will put them in your box for you to hand out. Every student attending must return a permission slip — if they don't have a slip, they can't go on the field trip.
The permission slip has three parts: the top portion has all the information about dates, times, dress, lunch, etc. The middle portion is what needs to be completed for each student. The bottom portion only needs to be filled out for parents who can drive.
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Arranging Drivers — At Least One Week Before
At least a week prior to your trip, fill out the "Field Trip Drivers" Google Sheets form. Suzee will check to see if parents are fingerprinted and have their current license and insurance info on file. She will contact those who need to submit more information and will let you know who can drive and who cannot.
If you have two parents who are not fingerprinted, they may drive in the same car and supervise a group together.
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Day-of Responsibilities
On the day of the field trip, provide the office with the Field Trip Groups Form (ask your team lead for it). It will list the cars children are riding in along with each parent leader's phone number. This form does not go to parents — keep a copy for yourself.
You will also need to put together a packet for each driver containing the original student permission slips for their group. This allows parent drivers to know if any students in their group have allergies.
Documents
Field Trip Forms
Field Trip Instructions
Full instructions and guidelines for planning and running a WCS field trip.
See upcoming field trips by month and grade level on the Field Trips calendar page.
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Chapel Fridays
School Rhythms
Chapel Fridays
Chapel is every Friday morning — one of the most important things our school does. Kids seated by 8:30.
Chapel is one of the most important things that our school does. It is a time of fellowship where all the children come together to worship and learn about God. Their parents are also invited in and, for some, it is the only time that they are hearing the gospel message.
Order of Service
What Chapel Looks Like
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Opening song led by an upper grade (3rd/4th)
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Prayer, then stand for 3 worship songs
3
Sit — administrator reviews the theme verse for the year
4
Message from the speaker
5
Announcements, closing prayer, dismissed back to class
Prepping the Kids
Setting Expectations
It is important to teach the kids why it is important to be respectful in chapel. We are coming together to learn about God and want to respect Him and the people teaching us about Him. Give them an outline for what chapel will look like and what is expected of them.
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"Feet Dangling Down"
No kicking
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"Hands to Themselves"
No touching
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"Shoulders Back"
No leaning — chairs WILL collapse
Assigned Seating
Where Everyone Sits
Before the school year starts, a seating chart will go out specifying where your class sits. Historically:
Kindergarten sits in the front two rows, followed by grades up through 3rd
4th graders sit in folding seats facing the left side of the stage
5th graders sit in folding seats facing the right side of the stage
💡 Tip: Assign seating within your two rows. A boy-girl pattern is most helpful for class management. Put responsible students further from you and chattier ones nearby so you can monitor behavior.
There is a sign-up to volunteer to lead worship and hand motions for chapel. This is optional but can be very fun for the kids! A few things to know:
Schedule time to practice in class for a couple of weeks before going up on stage
Arrive a few minutes early to arrange students on stage and do a quick run-through
You will lead 3 songs with hand motions, standing in one of the aisles so students can follow you
After singing, lead students off stage and back to their seats for the message
Commendations
"Cardinal Honor" — Character Certificates
Commendations are certificates given to children who have shown exemplary character — kindness, honesty, love, self-control, patience, etc. A child from every grade level is chosen every Friday. We silent-cheer until all names are called, then clap for everyone.
Fill in the form and distribute the papers according to color:
White
To the family
Yellow
To administration
After Chapel
Follow Up on the Message
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After chapel — either directly after (if there is time) or after recess — take a few minutes to go over the chapel message with your students. The most common question parents ask on Friday afternoon is, "What did you learn in chapel today?"
There are many great speakers but, sometimes, the kids have trouble following the message. Have them summarize it back to you and help clarify the main point. This will help them witness to their families who may not hear a Bible message regularly. You never know what seeds God will plant through your kids!
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›Weekly Rhythms
School Rhythms
Weekly Rhythms
Daily schedules, start and end of day procedures, minimum days, early release Wednesdays, attendance, Learning Lab, and PE.
Daily Schedule
Office Hours & Start of Day
7:30 – 4:00
Office Hours
The office is open and available for support throughout the day.
8:00 – 8:15
Start of Day
The gate opens at 7:55. K–2nd students line up outside their classrooms. 3rd–5th line up on their dots near the lunch tables. Classroom doors open at 8:00. School officially starts at 8:15 — have morning work or quiet reading ready for early arrivals.
End of Day
End of Day — 2:45 pm
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Bikers & Walkers
K & 1st graders are picked up from their classes at 2:40. 2nd–5th graders line up on the blacktop outside the MPR/Kitchen to walk to the MS/HS campus to be picked up with older siblings.
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Pick Up at the Door
Open your door at 2:40 and release kids to parents. On the first day, make sure parents are approved for pick up before releasing any student.
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Drop Off at Extended Care
Working parents who can't pick up right after school send their kids to Extended Care. If unsure whether a child is going, have them stay with you at carline — Extended Care costs families money. Drop off kids on your way to carline.
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Pick Up at Carline
Walk remaining students to carline at 2:45 and line them up at your class number along the fence. No food, toys, or distractions — students should be watching for their car. When they see it approaching, they go to the gate. Students not picked up by 3:00 go to Extended Care (2:10 on Wednesdays, 12:10 on minimum days).
Minimum Days
Minimum Days — Dismissal at 12:00 pm
Minimum Days start the same as regular days but end at 12:00 pm.
Bikers & Walkers: K/1st pick up at 11:50. 2nd–5th on the blacktop by the MPR.
Pick Up at the Door: Open your door at 11:50.
Drop Off at Extended Care: Drop off kids on the way to carline. If a child has a lunchbox in their backpack on a Minimum Day, that's a good indicator they're going to Extended Care — make sure they have their lunches out when they enter the MPR. Donna will appreciate it!
Pick Up at Carline: Walk remaining students to carline at 11:55. Students not picked up by 12:10 go to Extended Care.
Early Release
Early Release Wednesdays — Dismissal at 2:00 pm
On Wednesdays, students are dismissed early at 2:00 pm to allow for staff and grade-level meetings. There are five release options:
Bikers & Walkers: K/1st pick up at 1:55. 2nd–5th on the blacktop by the MPR.
Pick Up at the Door: Open your door at 1:55.
Drop Off at After School Program: Parents can sign up for special volunteer-run programs (some free, some paid). Drop kids to their After School groups at the lunch tables before walking by Extended Care.
Drop Off at Extended Care: Drop off kids on the way to carline.
Pick Up at Carline: Walk remaining students to carline at 2:00. Students not picked up by 2:10 go to Extended Care.
💡 After School Program: Suzee will put a colored sign-up sheet in your box — send it home that day! Classes fill up fast, sometimes within one day. Suzee will notify parents about placement. Each session, Suzee will also put a salmon-colored half sheet in your box to be sent home, indicating how kids will be picked up on Wednesdays. Use it to fill in the rainbow-colored Early Release spreadsheet she provides weekly. Return sheets to the office before noon.
Learning Lab
Learning Lab (Resource)
The Learning Lab is the large building across from the picnic tables — it serves as our resource room and library. Students requiring services are tested by our Learning Lab Teacher, Linda Schroeder. Normally, all new and Kinder students are tested at the beginning of the year, along with any students who had Learning Lab services the prior year.
Linda will usually meet with you about any students who have 504s or ISPs. If you notice a student you believe should receive services but isn't, you can mention them as well. Once everyone is identified, Linda will set up a schedule — some students may be pulled out 2 to 3 times a week, which may affect the order in which you teach certain concepts.
⚠️ Note: Learning Lab is for academic needs, not behavioral needs. If you have a student with behavioral needs, address this with your principal.
Each class from K–5 has 30 minutes of PE twice per week. Bring your kids to their dots to be picked up by the PE teacher at your assigned start time, and pick them up at the end time.
🌧️ If it rains, PE is usually held in your classroom if the MPR is not available. You may stay in your classroom or use the time to work elsewhere.
Dates, topics, preparation notes, and resources for PD days and faculty training sessions throughout the year.
PD Schedule
Dates and topics for professional development days this school year.
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Training Resources
Materials, readings, and resources shared during PD sessions.
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Evaluation & Growth
Evaluation timeline, observation expectations, and professional growth goal support.
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Grade Level Meetings
Grade Level Meetings
Schedules, expectations, and resources for weekly grade level planning and collaboration meetings.
Meeting Schedule
Day, time, and location for your grade level's weekly meeting slot.
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Meeting Norms & Expectations
Shared agreements, agenda format, and collaboration expectations for grade level teams.
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Planning Resources
Curriculum maps, pacing guides, and shared planning documents for grade level use.
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Teacher Hub ›Other Important Rhythms›Emergency Procedures
Other Important Rhythms
Emergency Procedures
Protocols for fire drills, lockdown drills, earthquake drills, windy days, and rainy days.
Fire Drills
🔥 Fire Drills
Fire drills happen once a month — check the Staff Google Calendar. Review procedures with your class in advance (a day to a week before) so they don't panic. On the day of the drill, you may warn them 5 minutes early (helpful for students on the spectrum), but don't warn them too early or it's all they'll think about.
All-School Fire Drills
Usually Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am. The alarm will be LOUD. Remind students not to yell — this is practice for a real emergency.
ES-Only Fire Drills
Random, so no one teacher repeatedly loses prep time. The alarm is QUIET — through the phone intercom. If you don't hear it, let your principal know and tech maintenance will fix it.
When the alarm sounds, students line up quietly and walk to your designated spot at carline.
Leave your door closed when you exit. Bring your Fire Drill folder — it contains your class roster and red and green laminated cards.
If all present students are accounted for, hold up the green card. If anyone is missing (even if you know they're at Learning Lab), hold up the red card and let administration check — that's what would happen in a real emergency.
Stay in line until dismissed by your principal.
Lockdown Drills
🔒 Lockdown Drills
Lockdown drills happen twice a year — once at the beginning of the year and once in the spring. A Code Red drill will be announced over the intercom.
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10 minutes before — let your kids know it is happening. You want them to take it seriously without scaring them. Tell them this is a drill to protect them if something bad were to happen, and that you'll talk with them after.
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During the drill — have students spread out around the room, away from the door, and lie flat. Students should be quiet. An announcement will be made when the drill is over.
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After the drill — follow up with your class. Give students a few minutes to ask questions, then wrap it up after 5 minutes. Tell them they can ask more questions later or talk with their parents. Do not go down the "What If…" black hole. You might not get out.
Earthquake Drills
🌎 Earthquake Drills
The Earthquake Drill happens once a year in October — it's called the "Great California Shakeout" and takes place on October 17 (10/17) at 10:17 am. An announcement plays through the phone's intercom system.
Students get mostly under their desks — heads covered with their arms.
A second announcement signals students to leave the classroom. Leave your door open when you exit (opposite of fire drill!).
Line up where you would for Fire Drills and bring your Fire Drill folders.
Walking to carline, practice "Aftershocks" — have kids kneel and cover their heads. It will feel like a fun game, but follow up with a conversation later reminding them it's for their safety.
Sign-up to volunteer to lead worship and hand motions — optional but very fun!
Practice in class for a couple of weeks before going on stage
Arrive a few minutes early to arrange students on stage
Lead 3 songs with hand motions from one of the aisles so students can follow you
After singing, lead students off stage and back to their seats
Commendations
"Cardinal Honor" — Character Certificates
Certificates for children showing exemplary character — kindness, honesty, love, self-control, patience, etc. One child per grade level is chosen every Friday. We silent-cheer until all names are called, then clap for everyone. Distribute by color:
White
To the family
Yellow
To administration
After Chapel
Follow Up on the Message
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After chapel — directly after or after recess — go over the message with students. The most common Friday question parents ask is, "What did you learn in chapel today?"
Have students summarize it back to you and clarify the main point. You never know what seeds God will plant through your kids!
Teacher Hub ›Other Important Rhythms›Days Off
Other Important Rhythms
Days Off
Sick days, personal days, and options for quick appointments throughout the year.
Time Off
Sick Days & Personal Days
🤒 Sick Days
You get 10 sick days (80 hours). If sick, contact your principal as soon as possible — they will find a sub. Email your sub plans to your principal so they can print them.
💡 Make emergency sub plans before the school year starts so you can quickly "fill in the blanks" when you're not feeling well.
📅 Personal Days
WCS does not have traditional PTO. Time off must be a full day (8 hrs) or half day (4 hrs). Find a sub from the approved list (ask your principal). Prepare sub plans in advance and request time off through Paylocity. Pay is deducted on days taken off.
📍 After 5 years, you may convert 1 sick day to PTO during your 6th year.
🕐 Quick appointments: If you have a short appointment in town, you may be able to get someone to cover your class for 30 minutes. Ask your principal to see what options are available — you may not need to take a personal day.
Teacher Hub ›Other Important Rhythms›Technology
Other Important Rhythms
Technology
What's available, how to use it, and who to call when the wifi goes out.
Technology
Classroom Technology
WCS has minimal technology. Available to all teachers: a Doc Cam and an Apple TV. There are no one-to-one devices. The wifi goes out regularly — Nathaniel is always working on it. For tech issues, email techhelp@woodlandchristian.org.
💻 3rd–5th grade: MacBooks and iPads are available but outdated — half the chargers don't work. Sign up on the Google Calendar if you'd like to use them. After your class, plug each MacBook/iPad back into its individual charger in the cart, return the cart to its home, and plug the cart into the wall. There is nothing sadder than excited kids who can't use the devices because nothing is charged 😞
Teacher Hub ›School Rhythms›The First 25 Days
School Rhythms
The First 25 Days
A guide to introducing classroom routines and expectations — one area of behavior at a time. You can introduce multiple routines in a day, but always go back and review them. The kids easily forget!
Learning how to manage a classroom is not easy, but it will come easier with time and practice. Eventually, you won't have to look at this document again 🙂
Day
Area of Behavior
What It Looks Like
What It Doesn't Look Like
Suggested Activities
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Greetings / Call & Response
Eye contact
Speak loudly and clearly
Respectful tone
Looking down
Goofing off
Practice call and response (Class, class, class? Yes, yes, yes!)
2
Class Rules & Theme Verse
Clear, concise rules (Be Respectful, Be Kind, Be a Good Example)
Post rules and theme verse in the classroom
Breaking code of conduct
Have students list/voice ways they can keep each rule. Begin verse memorization.
3
Classroom Management
Having a class management system (clip chart, card pull, etc.)
Explain rewards and consequences
Tie consequences to rules
No management system
Disciplining without setting expectations first
Set up fake scenarios — have students guess if they would clip up or down. Highlight success with positive reinforcement.
4
Walking / Waiting in Lines
Walk quietly
Hands, feet, objects to yourself
Face forward
Space between you and the person ahead
Go directly to destination
Touching/kicking walls or each other
Running
Talking loudly
Walking in planters
Secret Student: Pick a secret student, practice lining up. If they do it correctly, class gets a point; teacher gets the point if not. Never reveal who it was!
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Before & After School
Earliest arrival 8:00 am — K–2 to classroom, 3–5 on dots
School starts at 8:15
Dismissed via bikers/walkers, door, carline, or Extended Care
Say goodbye before leaving
On campus before 8:00 unsupervised
Playing on playground
Leaving without saying goodbye
Race: Time how long it takes to settle in or pack up, then try to beat the time the next day.
6
SMART
Sit Up
Make Eye Contact
Attentive Listening
Respond Appropriately
Track the Speaker
Slouching or laying down
Talking out of turn
Turning around
Have students practice showing SMART. Give whole-class or individual points to reinforce.
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Playground Rules
Solve conflicts respectfully
Good sportsmanship
Get adult help when needed
Stay in designated areas
Take a knee when the whistle blows
Cheating, bragging, complaining
Physical aggression
Going out of bounds
Bouncing balls after whistle
Brainstorm proper playground etiquette and post a poster. Role play scenarios. Play a game but keep changing the rules — then discuss why consistent rules matter.
8
Bathroom Etiquette
One person per stall
Always flush
Wash your hands
Keep bathrooms clean
Return to class promptly
Wasting water/paper
Looking under stalls
Playing around
Stopping at other rooms
Show a germ video. Do the glitter germ experiment — see where it spreads by end of day.
9
Lunch (Picnic Tables & MPR)
Keep area clean
Voices down
Use manners
Stay seated until dismissed
Throwing food
Running around
Disrespecting yard duties
Brainstorm proper lunch etiquette and post it. Write thank-you notes to those who feed and clean up. Apple or Banana? Discuss healthy food choices.
10
WCS School Appearance
Uniforms every day
Free Dress on Fridays
Jog shirts on field trips
Not wearing appropriate gear
Explain why we wear uniforms at school.
11
Interacting with Others
Use honorable characteristics
Resolve conflicts respectfully
Stop, face person, give eye contact
Share "air time"
Gossiping
Holding grudges
Ignoring / arguing
Getting others to dislike someone
12
Transitions (Learning Lab / 5th Grade)
Take needed materials
Wait quietly in line until invited in
Respect others' things
Stay in line-of-sight of adults
Playing in line
Roaming campus
Playing in someone's desk
Role play appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior. Have students draw pictures of proper and improper behavior.
13
Classroom Materials
Use materials sparingly
Put materials away
Handle gently
Wasteful use
Leaving materials out
Damaging materials
Show students how to organize their desks. Do occasional desk checks.
14
Classroom Visitors / Calls
Keep working
If no work available, get a book and read quietly
Watching guests
Listening to adult conversations
Talking with friends or playing
15
Chapel / Assemblies
Be on time, come in quietly
Sit where directed
Hands to yourself, feet dangling
Eyes on speaker
Raise hand to speak
Running in
Ignoring adults
Calling out
Getting up without direction
16
Review Classroom Management
Review Day 4 — Walking/Waiting in Lines.
17
Walkways
Go directly to destination
Keep areas clean
Walk quietly
Hands, feet, objects to yourself
Touching/kicking buildings or others
Running
Dilly-dallying
Point out Main Street while walking. Have volunteers demonstrate how to walk it correctly.
18
Bikers & Walkers
Walk to line up
Walk scooters or bikes on campus
Wear your helmet
Running
Riding on campus
Not wearing helmet
List safety reasons to walk and wear a helmet.
19
Rainy Day / Inside Recess
Try to stay dry
Walk
Play with designated inside recess materials
Respect the teacher or yard duty inside
Don't leave without permission
Playing in puddles
Running or being loud
Using materials inappropriately
Leaving without telling a teacher
20
Guest Teacher Behaviors (Subs)
Follow the rules
Exceptional manners
One student helps at a time
Take initiative
Stay on task
Changing the rules
Talking/fooling around
Several students telling the teacher what to do
Purposefully creating problems
Provide incentive for positive notes back from the guest teacher — whole class clip up, class points, extra recess, etc.
21
Behavior in Office
Walk in quietly
Report directly to a staff member
Wait for conversations to stop before speaking
Use manners
Stay until dismissed
Running in
Interrupting conversation
Demanding attention
Leaving without permission
22
Learning Lab / Library
Walk to Learning Lab
Bring necessary materials
Go inside quietly
Finish your assignment
Walk straight back to class
Running
Forgetting materials
Going in loudly and disrupting peers
Wandering back to class
23
Digital Citizenship (3rd–5th)
Stay on school-approved websites
Treat equipment with care
Be respectful online
Protect private information
Follow copyright and cite sources
Unapproved websites
Not caring for devices
Cyberbullying
Make a presentation with visuals on digital etiquette. Have students sign a digital citizenship contract.
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Academic Expectations
Always try your best
Complete and return classwork/homework
Cooperate in group work
Do your own work
Active participation
Read every day
Not trying
Daydreaming or wasting time
Being bossy in groups
Copying
Distracting others
25
Commitment
Doing all of the above
When you say you're going to do something, follow through
Strive to be the person you say you are
Inconsistent effort
Failing to follow through on your word
Teacher Hub ›My Classroom
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My Classroom
Curriculum, grading, assessments, lesson planning, and tools for effective classroom instruction at WCS.
Curriculum
Curriculum guides, scope and sequence, and instructional materials by subject and grade level.
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Grading & Assessment
Grading guidelines, report card timelines, progress reports, and assessment expectations.
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Lesson Planning
Lesson plan formats, templates, and resources for planning effective, Christ-centered instruction.
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Classroom Tools
Recommended tools, materials, and platforms for day-to-day classroom instruction.
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Classroom Set Up and Fire Code
Fire marshal requirements for classroom decoration and setup.
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Using FACTS
Video walkthroughs for entering grades, attendance, and other tasks in the FACTS system.
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Teacher Hub ›Philosophy, Mission & Vision›Statement of Faith
Philosophy, Mission & Vision
Statement of Faith
The doctrinal commitments that ground our teaching, community, and mission at Woodland Christian School.
We believe ONLY the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21).
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We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit(Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).
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We believe in the deity of Christ(John 10:33):
His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35)
His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26)
His miracles (John 2:11)
His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9)
His Resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His Ascension to the right hand of God (Mark 16:19)
His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11)
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We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ, and that only by God's grace and through faith alone are we saved (John 3:16–19, 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8–9; Ephesians 2:8–10; Titus 3:5).
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost — they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of condemnation (John 5:28–29).
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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:12–13, Galatians 3:26–28).
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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13–14; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19–20; Ephesians 4:30, 5:18).
Biblical Authority
Statement of Biblical Authority
The statement of faith stated in the WCS bylaws does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe (2 Timothy 3:15–17).
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the WCS Statement of Faith (1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7).
For purposes of WCS Statement of Faith, practice, policy, and discipline, the WCS Board is the final interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application.
📖 The New International Version (NIV) is the officially adopted version of the Bible used at Woodland Christian School.
Marriage & Sexuality
Statement on Marriage and Sexuality
At Woodland Christian School, we believe that marriage is the exclusive union of a man and a woman, sanctioned by God and defined for us by Him in the Bible (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4–6).
We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that any sexual activity outside of a marriage between a man and a woman is sinful and offensive to God (1 Corinthians 7:2, Matthew 5:27–28).
We believe that mankind was created by God and in the image of God. We believe that God created us as male (man) or female (woman). We believe that while men and women are sexually different, they possess equal personal dignity. We believe that any attempt to physically change, alter, or publicly disagree with one's biological sex is sinful and offensive to God (Genesis 1:26–28, Romans 1:27, Hebrews 13:4).
We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of WCS as a Christian school, these beliefs must inform our teaching and enforcement of policies.
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin and seek His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (1 John 1:9).
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful or harassing behavior directed toward any individual is contrary to Scripture and the standards upheld by WCS (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12–17).
Parent & Student Handbook
Right of Discretion Statement
The following statement is in our Parent & Student Handbook:
Woodland Christian School seeks to work in conjunction with the home to prepare students for Christian life. Of necessity, this involves the school's understanding and belief of what qualities and characteristics exemplify a Christian life. The school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student if the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home or the activities of the student are counter to or are in opposition to the biblical lifestyle the school teaches and if this lifestyle impedes the mission of Woodland Christian School as determined by the board of directors.
Teacher Hub ›Accommodation Limitations
Learning Lab
Accommodation Limitations
WCS's right of discretion as it relates to student enrollment and accommodation.
Policy
Accommodation Limitations
Woodland Christian School does not offer special education classes, but is able to make limited accommodations for students who have diagnosed conditions that affect their learning.
For incoming students who have been assigned an Individual Service Plan (ISP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or a 504 Plan, the site principal will coordinate with staff to determine the extent to which the school is able to comply with the accommodations of any formalized documentation assigned to the student. Individual attention and assistance will be provided to those students who need it within the limits of WCS's ability to provide such. In some cases, enrollment may be denied based on the school's limited ability to provide accommodations.
For enrolled students, the site principal may convene a Student Study Team (SST) based on teacher and family input, in order to analyze a student's specific needs. The SST will include an administrator, WCS staff, Academic counselor (in high school), the student's parent or guardian, and sometimes the student, who will work together to formulate a plan to best meet the identified needs. The student will continue to be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as appropriate to his or her grade level. Administration for each campus will determine the appropriate accommodations or class selections for students on their campus.
In some instances, WCS administration may recommend district or medical testing to identify specific learning needs. If a learning disability is diagnosed after admission to WCS, the student will continue to be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as appropriate to his or her grade level. A 504 plan may be created by WCS to document accommodations that can be implemented by the school.
If the Administrator of WCS determines that the school cannot reasonably accommodate the needs of a student, the student may be disenrolled from WCS.
On occasion, and in the sole discretion of the Administrator, WCS may allow a student with diagnosed disabilities to remain enrolled if satisfactory accommodations can be arranged for and provided at the sole cost (if any) of the student's family.
Teacher Hub ›Documents & Links
Hub Section
Documents & Links
Key documents, external resources, and important links for WCS teachers.
Parent Resources
WCS Parent Website
The WCS Elementary Parent Website is a resource hub for families — including calendars, forms, announcements, and school information.
The following Google Sheet provides information regarding photo permission for students, including students with conditional or no permission. Students are grouped by grade level, not by class, so be sure to navigate to your grade level and verify student photo permissions by first and last name.
Monthly lunch menus and employee ordering information for the 2026–2027 school year.
Employee Ordering
How to Order
To place your employee order, click below to access your account at EZSchoolApps and click "Employee Login" at the top. (You must use your @woodlandchristian.org email to log in.)
First time logging in? Click "Forgot Password?" and enter your school email address. Follow the instructions in the email that will be sent to you. Do not click "Sign-up Today!" — you already have an account connected to your school email. You just need to create a password.
The order window automatically closes each Tuesday at 3:00 pm for the following week — get your orders in before then.
If you're also a WCS parent: Your employee login (@woodlandchristian.org email) is used to order for yourself only. To order for your students, use the Parent Login page with your personal email and parent account password. Your employee account and parent account are completely separate — they are not connected in any way. Let Emily know if you have problems logging into either one.
2026–2027 Elementary Chapel Schedule with Theme Focus — "Anchored for Life."
The 2026–2027 Chapel Schedule is available via the link below. It includes dates, themes, speakers, and notes for each chapel service throughout the year.
Field trip dates and destinations by month. Click a month to see field trips by grade level.
August
Field trips scheduled for August.
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Field trips scheduled for September.
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October
Field trips scheduled for October.
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November
Field trips scheduled for November.
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Field trips scheduled for December.
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Field trips scheduled for January.
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Field trips scheduled for March.
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Field trips scheduled for April.
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Field trips scheduled for May.
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June
Field trips scheduled for June.
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›August
Field Trips
August Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for August, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›September
Field Trips
September Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for September, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›October
Field Trips
October Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for October, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›November
Field Trips
November Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for November, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›December
Field Trips
December Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for December, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›January
Field Trips
January Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for January, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›February
Field Trips
February Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for February, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›March
Field Trips
March Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for March, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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5th Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›April
Field Trips
April Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for April, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›May
Field Trips
May Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for May, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd Grade
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Teacher Hub ›Field Trips›June
Field Trips
June Field Trips
Field trips scheduled for June, organized by grade level.
Kindergarten
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1st Grade
Field trip details for 1st Grade will be added here once booked.
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2nd Grade
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Teacher Hub ›My School Day›Requesting Days Off
My School Day
Requesting Days Off
Sick days, personal days, and options for quick appointments and how to enter these into Paylocity system.
Time Off
Sick Days & Personal Days
🤒 Sick Days
You get 10 sick days (80 hours). If sick, contact your principal as soon as possible — they will find a sub. Email your sub plans to your principal so they can print them.
💡 Make emergency sub plans before the school year starts so you can quickly "fill in the blanks" when you're not feeling well.
📅 Personal Days
WCS does not have traditional PTO. Time off must be a full day (8 hrs) or half day (4 hrs). Find a sub from the approved list (ask your principal). Prepare sub plans in advance and request time off through Paylocity. Pay is deducted on days taken off.
📍 After 5 years, you may convert 1 sick day to PTO during your 6th year.
🕐 Quick appointments: If you have a short appointment in town, you may be able to get someone to cover your class for 30 minutes. Ask your principal to see what options are available — you may not need to take a personal day.
Standard Operating Procedure
How to Request Time Off in Paylocity
Objective: This SOP explains how to submit a time-off request in Paylocity. It guides the employee through selecting the correct time-off type, choosing the date(s), adding optional comments, and submitting the request for approval.
Teacher Hub ›Managing the Classroom›Classroom Set Up and Fire Code
Managing the Classroom
Classroom Set Up & Fire Code
Fire marshal requirements that must be followed for classroom decoration and setup.
Fire Code Compliance
Classroom Set Up / Decoration for Fire Code Compliance
Per the fire marshal, the following conditions must be adhered to:
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Nothing can be hung from the ceiling (including lights, magnets, paper, etc.)
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No paper/combustible material can be on the walls within 18" of the ceiling (items that are laminated are okay, but should not be more than 50% of the border of the wall/ceiling).
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No excessive combustible/flammable materials on walls (approximately 50% of the wall should be visible).
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No excessive stacks of paper.
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See more wall than "things" — reduce paper product on wall.
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No extension cords (1 to 1 plugs only).
↳ Surge protectors/power strips are okay for small items (computers, pencil sharpeners, etc.)
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No appliances (fridge, microwave, coffee maker, etc.) plugged into a surge protector/power strip — must be plugged directly into a wall outlet.
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Nothing can be blocking the door — it must be able to swing freely.
↳ Reminder that doors should be locked and closed at all times — no magnets.
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No combustible/flammable materials on the door (no paper).
Teacher Hub ›Using FACTS
Hub Section
Using FACTS
Video walkthroughs for using FACTS at WCS — communication, attendance, gradebook setup, and grade entry.
Video Guides
How to Send Communication through FACTS
Step-by-step walkthrough for sending messages to families through FACTS.
Teacher Hub ›Other Important Rhythms›Field Trips›Full Details
Field Trips
Field Trip Full Details
Complete field trip policy, planning guidelines, chaperone responsibilities, and money handling procedures.
Policy
Field Trip Policy
Field trips provide an opportunity to gain rich experiences and make school work and extracurricular activities more interesting and meaningful to students. Field trips (with the exception of end of school year class parties) should have a definite educational purpose. Special attention must be given to keeping the student cost of field trips within the collected activity fee.
Because field trips and projects are considered valuable additions to elementary curriculum, a fee is collected to assure the ability to provide these activities without becoming a financial burden for families and teachers. Using these fees to provide appropriate field trips is encouraged!
Students should not be charged any fees for field trips.
Teacher admissions will be covered by WCS. Parent admission is NOT covered, but parent hours will be earned for parents who drive/supervise students in addition to their own. If the trip is 50+ miles round trip, offer double parent hours for drivers transporting students in addition to their own.
All adults and any children who are not students of the class will be expected to pay any fees associated with the trip.
Whenever possible, give individuals the opportunity to pay their own admission at the door. If a check must be cut for the entire group including extra adults/children, those fees must be collected and submitted to bookkeeping ASAP prior to the trip.
WCS will always cover parking fees for drivers willing to transport a full carload of students. Have the parent driver turn in a receipt for reimbursement.
Suzee Naff will be the only one requesting any funds required from bookkeeping. Requests should be made at least one week prior to your trip.
Be sure to get a receipt and submit it to bookkeeping upon return from your field trip.
Chaperones
Chaperone / Driver Responsibilities
Parents who are chaperoning/driving on field trips are responsible for overseeing students during the duration of the field trip. This includes staying with the students, correcting any minor misbehavior, and upholding both facility and school rules. Parents should not spend their time fraternizing with other drivers.
Planning
Planning a Field Trip
A worthwhile field trip ought to:
Provide an opportunity for students to explore the concepts discussed in class.
Provide an experience that will be valuable for the child.
Be age-appropriate, have a purpose, and be engaging for students.
If not a previously visited site or invited business, get approval from administration prior to making any arrangements.
For off-site trips, submit the "Teacher's Field Trip Permission Request Form" for the principal's approval — at least one month prior whenever possible. Include any special instructions (what to wear, whether snacks or lunches are needed, etc.).
For on-site trips, communicate to parents who will be coming into the classroom and what they will be presenting.
Field trips should be determined at least one to two months in advance to give parents the opportunity to make arrangements. Any field trips during lunchtime MUST be planned before lunch menus are published to avoid unneeded lunches being ordered.
👤 Suzee Naff is our point person for all things field trips. Provide her with your destination and any helpful information — she will book the trip, get it on the activity calendar, and request the funds.
Steps
Steps to Follow When Planning a Field Trip
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New field trips must be approved by administration before making reservations or commitments.
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The school calendar must be consulted before choosing dates and times.
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Permission slips will be generated by Suzee. They must be handed out at least two weeks in advance and returned by students no later than one week prior to the trip.
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All drivers must have a current driver's license and evidence of insurance on file in the office before driving. They must also have their fingerprints cleared if driving students alone.
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One week prior, provide the office with a list of all drivers/potential drivers for verification.
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Every student must have a signed permission slip in order to leave campus.
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At least three days before the trip, give the office a driving plan: which students ride in each car, with cell phone numbers for every adult listed alongside their name.
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Copies of the "Field Trip Driver Information" provided to each driver must be in the office the morning of the day prior to the trip.
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Teachers must carry a copy of the driving plan and "Field Trip Driver Information." Only fingerprinted drivers can drive students other than their own child, unless another responsible adult is in the car.
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Communicate clear expectations for behavior in cars and at the field trip to parents and students before leaving.
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Provide a clear map and useful information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) for each driver and for the office.
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Provide parking fees for each driver transporting students in addition to their own. WCS will pay for parking on full cars only, with a receipt. Suzee will communicate the parking fees to teachers.
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If space is limited, students and drivers must be given priority.
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Money for those accompanying your class should be paid at the door whenever possible. If money must be paid in advance for extras, collect it well in advance with a hard deadline.
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Instruct parents to NEVER make unscheduled stops along the way unless there is an emergency.
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If leaving first thing in the morning, record attendance in FACTS before leaving so the office knows who is on your trip.
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Call all last-minute changes in car assignments into the office on departure.
⚠️ Important: A driver CANNOT be alone with students if they have not been fingerprinted by WCS. You must ALWAYS have two trusted adults in cars without fingerprinted drivers. The two adults must be unrelated and not married.
💡 Please discourage parents from taking their students after a field trip unless there are just a few minutes of school time left. Making sure what you have planned for the rest of the day is valuable will help motivate students to return and prevent siblings from being pulled from their classes.
Money
Handling Money
Suzee Naff will handle all requests for field trip fees and costs.
All money for regular classroom field trips, activities, and projects should come out of the activity fee. Document any amounts collected from parents — who sent them in and the amount — then give them to Suzee as soon as possible.
When funds are needed for project costs, notify bookkeeping via email at least one week prior to needing the funds.
Teacher Hub ›Policy Handbooks›Commentary on the Handbook
Policy Handbooks
Commentary on the Handbook
Table of contents for the WCS Parent & Student Handbook with teacher commentary and context.
I hope your first week of the new school year was a good one! As you continue to become more familiar with your students academically and spiritually, I pray that the Lord will begin to give you wisdom in how best to encourage each one's growth and development.
PE
PE
Rico will begin the normal PE schedule this week. It is as follows:
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:50–9:20
5th – Heskett
5th – Lotridge
3rd – Leube
9:20–9:50
4th – Bucher
5th – Meyers
4th – Thompson
3rd – Leon
3rd – Cox Ozment
9:50–10:05
— Break —
10:10–10:40
2nd – Jensen
3rd – Leube
2nd – Bailey
2nd – Maszk/Jones
5th – Lotridge
10:40–11:10
2nd – Bailey
3rd – Leon
5th – Meyers
11:10–11:40
2nd – Maszk/Jones
3rd – Cox-Ozment
2nd – Jensen
5th – Heskett
11:45–12:15
— Break —
12:15–12:45
1st – B. Schroeder
1st – Ruelas/Killion
1st – B. Schroeder
1st – Ruelas/Killion
12:50–1:20
K – McGaugh
K – Son
K – McGaugh
K – Son
1:25–1:55
4th – Quesenberry
1st – Jee
4th – Quesenberry
1st – Jee
2:00–2:30
4th – Thompson
K – Standiford
4th – Bucher
K – Standiford
Picture Day
Picture Day — Tuesday, August 25
Picture Day is Tuesday, August 25. We will begin collecting students to take pictures in the multipurpose room. We'll begin with the kindergarten classes and work our way up. We are hoping to get as many of the lower grades through as we can before the first recess.
Aides
Aides
As you begin settling into routines, if you see that you could use regular help during the day (e.g. reading groups, individual help with math), please let me know. Patti (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and Kaitlin (Thursday, Friday) are here to help!
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
Our first staff meeting is Wednesday, September 9. We will be meeting in Allison's room (E16) at 2:30pm. The agenda has been posted on the teacher hub site (click Staff Meetings and Professional Development in the On the Calendar section). Please review the agenda before then.
Room Parent
Room Parent
Please be sure to indicate on the form who your room parent will be this year. Kaylen will need this to begin organizing parents for upcoming events.
Safety
Classroom Door Safety Reminder
A quick reminder regarding classroom doors and student "door helper" responsibilities:
Classroom doors should remain closed and locked while students are in the classroom.
Please be especially mindful of checking doors after recess, lunch, PE, or other transitions.
Students may assist with opening the door for a known classmate returning to the room, but only after the person at the door has been visually identified by the teacher or another adult.
Students should not be responsible for determining whether an unknown person should be allowed into the classroom.
If there is any uncertainty about who is at the door, the teacher or another adult should respond.
The goal is to allow students to help with normal classroom routines without placing them in the position of managing classroom access or making safety decisions. Thank you for helping us maintain consistent and safe practices across campus.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Elementary Music Program
For your information, Juan will be holding an Elementary Music Registration Night on:
Thursday, August 27
6:00 p.m. · WCS Theater
He will introduce families to the 4th and 5th grade music program, as well as a new music program for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
The 2nd and 3rd grade program will be taught by Jeanne Poarch and will take place Wednesdays after school in the Learning Center.
Professional Development
Our first professional development is on Wednesday, September 16 in the Union at 2:30pm.
Kindergarten A Beka Night
The kindergarten teachers will introduce their parents to the A Beka reading program on Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
Welcome to the first week of school! I know there is a lot happening this week, so please read through the information below and make note of anything that applies to you and your students.
Monday
Monday — First Day of School!
Monday will be a busy one! Count on parents walking their children to class, a few kids crying (sorry, Kindergarten–2nd grade teachers!), and the day going by in a flash.
We'll open the gates at 7:55 a.m. Morning recess will take place as scheduled.
Please really try to give yourself and your students plenty of time to get out to carline on time. We'll open the gates for dismissal at 11:40 a.m.
Before dismissal, please be sure you know which students are:
Going to Extended Care
Bikers and Walkers
Being picked up by parents
All remaining students should go with you to the gate for parent pickup. Linda and I will take care of getting students to their cars. I'll also have another teacher (Allison?) helping with the walkie-talkie. Suzee will escort Bikers and Walkers, and Cathy will help her on Monday. I will most likely need some additional help with Bikers and Walkers throughout the rest of the year.
PE
PE
There will be no PE on Monday.
We will use the No Monday PE Schedule for the remainder of the week. Please be sure you have that schedule handy and make the necessary adjustments to your classroom schedule.
Aides
Aides
Our aides will be available to help throughout the week. I will also have:
Patti: Tuesday and Wednesday
Kaitlyn: Thursday and Friday
Please let me know if you would like to utilize either of them regularly in your classroom. I'd be happy to work out a schedule based on where the additional support would be most helpful.
Recess 101
Recess 101 — Tuesday, August 18
Each year, Suzee holds an introductory meeting with all students to review playground rules, expectations, and procedures. Recess 101 will take place Tuesday morning in the Multipurpose Room. Students may bring and eat their snacks during the meeting.
Kindergarten–2nd Grade
Seated in the MP Room by 9:10 a.m.
Recess: 9:25–9:45 a.m.
3rd–5th Grade
Seated in the MP Room by 9:50 a.m.
Recess: 10:00–10:20 a.m.
💡 Please note that the 3rd–5th grade recess time is different from the normal schedule in order to accommodate Recess 101.
Chapel
Chapel — Friday
We will have our first chapel on Friday! For our younger students, you may want to take a little "field trip" over to the Theater beforehand so they can practice walking over, entering, and finding where they will sit. Chairs should be set up by Wednesday.
If you plan to practice on Wednesday, please be aware that the Theater will be in use during these times:
Middle School: 9:35–10:25 a.m.
High School: 11:45 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
Our first staff meeting will be:
Wednesday, September 9
2:30 p.m. · Classroom TBD
I'll send out an agenda next week.
Elementary Music
Elementary Music Program
For your information, Juan will be holding an Elementary Music Registration Night on:
Thursday, August 27
6:00 p.m. · WCS Theater
He will introduce families to the 4th and 5th grade music program, as well as a new music program for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
The 2nd and 3rd grade program will be taught by Jeanne Poarch and will take place Wednesdays after school in the Learning Center.
Have a Great First Week!
The first week is always a whirlwind, but it is also such an important opportunity to begin building relationships with your students and their families and to establish the routines and culture that will shape your classroom throughout the year.
Thank you for all the work you've already put into preparing for your students. I hope you have a great first week!
As always, please let me know if you need anything.
"What is nobler than to rule minds or to mold the character of the young? I consider that he who knows how to form the youthful mind is truly greater than all the painters, sculptors, and all others of that sort."
— St. John Chrysostom
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
Our first staff meeting is Wednesday, September 9. We will be meeting in Allison's room (E16) at 2:30pm. The agenda has been posted on the teacher hub site (click Staff Meetings and Professional Development in the On the Calendar section). Please review the agenda before then.
Music Program
Music Program
The music program begins on Wednesday.
4th/5th grade will be escorted to the Theater
2nd/3rd grade should be sent to the Learning Center
I'll post a list of students as soon as I get it from Mr. Winstead.
Safety
Classroom Door Safety Reminder
A quick reminder regarding classroom doors and student "door helper" responsibilities:
Classroom doors should remain closed and locked while students are in the classroom.
Please be especially mindful of checking doors after recess, lunch, PE, or other transitions.
Students may assist with opening the door for a known classmate returning to the room, but only after the person at the door has been visually identified by the teacher or another adult.
Students should not be responsible for determining whether an unknown person should be allowed into the classroom.
If there is any uncertainty about who is at the door, the teacher or another adult should respond.
The goal is to allow students to help with normal classroom routines without placing them in the position of managing classroom access or making safety decisions. Thank you for helping us maintain consistent and safe practices across campus.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
The cookie dough fundraiser begins on Friday, September 11. Donna will kick it off during chapel that day. She will also be sending out packets for you to pass out to your students that day.
Professional Development
Our first professional development is on Wednesday, September 16 in the Union at 2:30pm.
Kindergarten A Beka Night
The kindergarten teachers will introduce their parents to the A Beka reading program on Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm.
Picture Day
The make-up day for Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
— William Butler Yeats
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
Our first staff meeting is Wednesday, September 9. We will be meeting in Allison's room (E16) at 2:30pm. The agenda has been posted on the teacher hub site (click Staff Meetings and Professional Development in the On the Calendar section). Please review the agenda before then.
Drills
Fire Drill & Lockdown Drill
Our first fire drill of the year is on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30am. Please let your students know and review the procedure with them beforehand. The fire alarm is loud, so please prepare your students.
We also have a lockdown drill on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:10am.
Safety
Classroom Door Safety Reminder
A quick reminder regarding classroom doors and student "door helper" responsibilities:
Classroom doors should remain closed and locked while students are in the classroom.
Please be especially mindful of checking doors after recess, lunch, PE, or other transitions.
Students may assist with opening the door for a known classmate returning to the room, but only after the person at the door has been visually identified by the teacher or another adult.
Students should not be responsible for determining whether an unknown person should be allowed into the classroom.
If there is any uncertainty about who is at the door, the teacher or another adult should respond.
The goal is to allow students to help with normal classroom routines without placing them in the position of managing classroom access or making safety decisions. Thank you for helping us maintain consistent and safe practices across campus.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Donna will come around to each class to pick up money and orders each morning.
Professional Development
Our first professional development is on Wednesday, September 16 in the Union at 2:30pm.
Kindergarten A Beka Night
The kindergarten teachers will introduce their parents to the A Beka reading program on Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm.
Picture Day
The make-up day for Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
— Aristotle
Professional Development
Professional Development Meeting
Our next professional development meeting is Wednesday, September 16 in the Union. We'll begin at 2:30pm.
Lockdown Drill
Lockdown Drill
Our first lockdown drill is on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:10am.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 14–16.
The first day (Wednesday) is the longer day. Conferences are typically scheduled from 1pm to the evening (6 or 7pm).
We try to end conferences around 4pm on Thursday and Friday.
Dinner will be provided on Wednesday.
I know this is early, but if you have preferences for your schedule, please let me know as I begin building the schedule through Sign Up Genius.
Classroom Door Safety Reminder
A quick reminder regarding classroom doors and student "door helper" responsibilities:
Classroom doors should remain closed and locked while students are in the classroom.
Please be especially mindful of checking doors after recess, lunch, PE, or other transitions.
Students may assist with opening the door for a known classmate returning to the room, but only after the person at the door has been visually identified by the teacher or another adult.
Students should not be responsible for determining whether an unknown person should be allowed into the classroom.
If there is any uncertainty about who is at the door, the teacher or another adult should respond.
The goal is to allow students to help with normal classroom routines without placing them in the position of managing classroom access or making safety decisions. Thank you for helping us maintain consistent and safe practices across campus.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends on Monday, September 21. Donna will come to each of the classes in the morning to pick up money and orders.
Kindergarten A Beka Night
The kindergarten teachers will introduce their parents to the A Beka reading program on Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm.
Picture Day
The make-up day for Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29.
Work Day
Our first work day is Friday, October 2. I'll get a schedule for you as soon as I can.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
Archived announcements for the week of September 21–25
"The object of education is to teach us to love what is beautiful."
— Plato
Grade Level Meetings
Grade Level Meetings
Grade level meetings are scheduled for next week. I would like to meet with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teams to review the Iowa standardized test scores from last year and discuss next steps. We'll meet in Rachel's class (E13) on Wednesday at 2:30pm.
Lockdown Drill
Lockdown Drill
Our first lockdown drill is on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:10am.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 14–16.
The first day (Wednesday) is the longer day. Conferences are typically scheduled from 1pm to the evening (6 or 7pm).
We try to end conferences around 4pm on Thursday and Friday.
Dinner will be provided on Wednesday.
I know this is early, but if you have preferences for your schedule, please let me know as I begin building the schedule through Sign Up Genius.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends on Monday, September 21. Donna will come to each of the classes in the morning to pick up money and orders.
Kindergarten A Beka Night
The kindergarten teachers will introduce their parents to the A Beka reading program on Tuesday, September 22 at 6pm.
Picture Day
The make-up day for Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29.
Work Day
Our first work day is Friday, October 2. I'll get a schedule for you as soon as I can.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
Archived announcements for the week of September 28–October 2
"The intelligence can only be led by desire. For there to be desire, there must be pleasure and joy in the work."
— Simone Weil
Picture Day
Picture Day
The make-up day for Picture Day is Tuesday, September 29.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
We have a staff meeting on Wednesday, September 30 at 2:30pm in E16. The agenda has been posted in the staff meeting section.
Lockdown Drill
Lockdown Drill
Our first lockdown drill has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 30 at 9:10am.
Work Day
Work Day
Our first work day is Friday, October 2. I'll get a schedule for you as soon as I can.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 14–16.
The first day (Wednesday) is the longer day. Conferences are typically scheduled from 1pm to the evening (6 or 7pm).
We try to end conferences around 4pm on Thursday and Friday.
Dinner will be provided on Wednesday.
Please let me know as I begin building the schedule through Sign Up Genius.
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Homecoming Parade
On Friday, October 9, the high school will conduct their homecoming parade down Cardinal Way at 10:30am. You'll line up your classes at your designated carline spots. The parade should take about 15 minutes. Please remember that this is a minimum day — school releases at 11:45am.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
Due to the minimum day on Friday, this week will be a No Friday PE Schedule.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
We have a staff meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30pm in E16. We'll focus on what we didn't get to from our last agenda for September 30.
Fire Drill
Fire Drill
Our next fire drill is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 1:30pm.
Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Parade
On Friday, October 9, the high school will hold its Homecoming Parade down Cardinal Way at 10:30am. Please line up your classes at your designated carline spots to watch the parade. The parade should last approximately 15 minutes.
Please remember that Friday is a minimum day, with school dismissing at 11:45am.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 14–16.
Dinner will be provided on Wednesday at 5pm.
The sign-up email went out on Friday, October 1. Links are also posted on the parent website.
Earthquake Drill
Earthquake Drill
We have an earthquake drill scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 10:15am. Please refer to the document below for details.
Our next professional development is on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:30pm in the Union.
Open House
Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:00pm. Classrooms will be open to both current families and families interested in enrolling their children at WCS.
An informational meeting for prospective families will be held in the Theater at 5:30pm. There is nothing you need to prepare for that meeting — simply have your classroom ready to welcome families and showcase the great work and progress your students have made so far this year.
The End of the First Trimester
We are now five weeks away from the end of the first trimester on Friday, November 6. Please make sure your gradebooks are up to date as we move toward the end of the grading period.
This is also a good time to begin jotting down a few notes for each student that can later help shape your report card comments. Taking a little time now to record observations about progress, strengths, areas for growth, or notable accomplishments will make the report card process much easier when the time comes.
WCS Logos for Polo Dresses
We are now offering parents a few options to keep polo dresses.
They can go through Qualitees to get the WCS logo embroidered for $12 each.
One of our parents, Sonnie Martin, has a company called Valor n Vine that can apply an iron on patch for $10 or a transfer for $5. Parents can call her at 530-867-1627 to make arrangements.
Our next professional development is on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:30pm in the Union.
Open House
Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:00pm. Classrooms will be open to both current families and families interested in enrolling their children at WCS.
An informational meeting for prospective families will be held in the Theater at 5:30pm. There is nothing you need to prepare for that meeting — simply have your classroom ready to welcome families and showcase the great work and progress your students have made so far this year.
The End of the First Trimester
We are now five weeks away from the end of the first trimester on Friday, November 6. Please make sure your gradebooks are up to date as we move toward the end of the grading period.
This is also a good time to begin jotting down a few notes for each student that can later help shape your report card comments. Taking a little time now to record observations about progress, strengths, areas for growth, or notable accomplishments will make the report card process much easier when the time comes.
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
— Aristotle
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Professional Development
Our next professional development is on Wednesday, October 21 at 2:30pm in the Union.
Open House
Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:00pm. Classrooms will be open to both current families and families interested in enrolling their children at WCS.
An informational meeting for prospective families will be held in the Theater at 5:30pm. There is nothing you need to prepare for that meeting — simply have your classroom ready to welcome families and showcase the great work and progress your students have made so far this year.
The End of the First Trimester
We are now five weeks away from the end of the first trimester on Friday, November 6. Please make sure your gradebooks are up to date as we move toward the end of the grading period.
This is also a good time to begin jotting down a few notes for each student that can later help shape your report card comments. Taking a little time now to record observations about progress, strengths, areas for growth, or notable accomplishments will make the report card process much easier when the time comes.
We are still working to confirm whether we will be doing a PJ and Pancake Day for November 6. We may need to switch to an alternative if we cannot secure the grill. I'll let you know as soon as we know.
"The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright."
— John Milton
Other Events & Info
Other Events or Info to Know
Open House
Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30–7:00pm. Classrooms will be open to both our current families and families who are interested in enrolling their children at WCS.
An informational meeting for prospective families will be held in the Theater at 5:30pm. There is nothing you need to prepare for that meeting. Simply have your classroom ready to welcome families and showcase the great work and progress your students have made so far this year.
PE Schedule
Due to the minimum day on Wednesday (Open House), the PE schedule will be modified:
Mrs. Bailey will move her PE time from Wednesday to Thursday, joining Mrs. Jensen's class at 11:10.
Mrs. Thompson will move her PE time from Wednesday to Thursday, joining Mr. Quesenberry's class at 1:25.
Book Fair
Our I55 Book Fair is coming up! Books will be delivered next Thursday, and we will begin setting up after chapel on Friday, October 30. This year's theme is Western.
Promotional Materials: A Book Fair flyer will be placed in your box — please post it somewhere visible. Two more flyers (dates/hours + I55 book highlights) will come next week to send home with students.
Classroom Visits (November 2–6): You are welcome to bring your class to browse, but students will not make purchases during these visits. Please remind them to handle books carefully — novelty items will remain covered.
Student Shopping – Thursday, November 5: Lunch recess is the only time students may shop without an adult. Students should bring money in an envelope or baggie clearly labeled with their name. Purchases will be bagged and delivered to your classroom after recess.
Teacher Discounts & Wish Lists: Teachers receive a 30% discount on purchases. Each teacher will have a container at the library desk where you can place a copy or write the title of books you'd like for your classroom library. Families can then select from your wish list as a gift.
Staff Meeting
Our next staff meeting is on Wednesday, November 4. In our last meeting, we focused on what growth looks like developmentally for a Person of Faith — how students increasingly learn to recognize, understand, reflect upon, and respond to their experiences in light of the biblical story. In our next meeting, we will shift from development to practice by asking: How can we intentionally cultivate this kind of growth in our students?
The End of the First Trimester
We are one week away from the end of the first trimester on Friday, November 6. Please make sure your gradebooks are up to date as we move toward the end of the grading period.
This is also a good time to begin jotting down a few notes for each student that can later help shape your report card comments. Taking a little time now to record observations about progress, strengths, areas for growth, or notable accomplishments will make the report card process much easier when the time comes.
We are still working to confirm whether we will be doing a PJ and Pancake Day for November 6. We may need to switch to an alternative if we cannot secure the grill. I'll let you know as soon as we know.
"Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil."
— C.S. Lewis
End of First Trimester
The End of the First Trimester
The end of the first trimester is Friday, November 6. It's PJs and Donuts! This is being organized by the class parents.
Please make sure your gradebooks are up to date as we move toward the end of the grading period.
Proofs should be in by Tuesday, November 10.
Report cards will be going out on Friday, November 13.
Please double check your spelling and grammar for your report card comments. Comments are added in your HR Gradebook in FACTS:
Go to your HR class
Click on Report Card on the right-hand side
Click on the Comments tab
Type your comments into the box next to each student. Be sure to click the Save button.
PE Schedule
PE Schedule
Due to the minimum day on Friday, we will be on a No Friday PE schedule this week.
Staff Meeting
Staff Meeting
Our next staff meeting is on Wednesday, November 4. In our last meeting, we focused on what growth looks like developmentally for a Person of Faith — how students increasingly learn to recognize, understand, reflect upon, and respond to their experiences in light of the biblical story. In our next meeting, we will shift from development to practice by asking: How can we intentionally cultivate this kind of growth in our students?
Book Fair
Book Fair
Our I55 Book Fair is ready to go on Monday! This year's theme is Western. I55 has provided teacher resources you are welcome to use with your students: I55 Teacher Resources ↗
Classroom Visits (November 2–6): Bring your class to browse — but students may not make purchases during these visits. Please remind them to handle books carefully; novelty items will remain covered.
Student Shopping – Thursday, November 5: Lunch recess is the only time students may shop without an adult. Students should bring money in an envelope or baggie clearly labeled with their name. Purchases will be bagged and delivered to your classroom after recess.
Teacher Discounts & Wish Lists: Teachers receive a 30% discount on purchases. Each teacher will have a container at the library desk for books you'd like for your classroom — place a copy or write the title on a form nearby. Families can then select from your wish list as a gift.
I am grateful that we have a Book Fair option that offers books we can confidently recommend to our students and families. This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading, introduce students to wholesome literature, and perhaps even get a head start on some Christmas shopping! Thank you for helping make this year's Book Fair a success!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
— Aristotle
Report Cards
Report Cards
Proofs should be in by Tuesday, November 10.
Report cards will be going out on Friday, November 13.
Please double check your spelling and grammar for your report card comments. Comments are added in your HR Gradebook in FACTS:
Go to your HR class
Click on Report Card on the right-hand side
Click on the Comments tab
You'll type your comments into the box next to each student. Be sure to click the Save button.
PE Schedule
PE Schedule
Due to Veterans Day on Wednesday, the PE schedule will be modified this week:
Mrs. Bailey will move her PE time from Wednesday to Thursday, joining Mrs. Jensen's class at 11:10.
Mrs. Thompson will move her PE time from Wednesday to Thursday, joining Mr. Quesenberry's class at 1:25.
Past Announcements
Past Announcements
Free Dress Day Guidelines
Students must wear clothing that follows the general description outlined by our dress code. Inappropriate clothing must not be worn.
Shorts
Must be Bermuda or walking length, hemmed. No short shorts, skin tight, baggy or sagging shorts. Must not be more than four (4) inches above the knee.
Pants / Jeans
No skin tight, ragged or torn, ripped, baggy or sagging pants or jeans.
T-Shirts
Characters or words that do not reflect the values of WCS must not be worn.
Girls — Tops / Dresses / Skirts
No bare midriffs, low-cut or revealing tops, off the shoulder tops, tube tops or spaghetti straps. Dress or skirt length must not be more than four (4) inches above the knee. It is recommended that tights, leggings or shorts be worn under dresses to ensure modesty at recess and PE times.
Other
No swim/beach attire or clothing that would be distracting or not conducive to allowing successful completion of school work.
💡 Please keep in mind that the spirit of Free Dress is to allow freedom of dress while still maintaining the general essence of our dress code. If clothing worn does not comply with these guidelines, a loaner uniform will be issued.
Statement on Marriage and Sexuality
At Woodland Christian School ("WCS"), we believe that 'marriage' is the exclusive union of a man and a woman, sanctioned by God and defined for us by Him in the Bible. (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6)
We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that any sexual activity outside of a marriage between a man and a woman is sinful and offensive to God. (1 Corinthians 7:2, Matthew 5:27-28)
We believe that mankind was created by God and in the image of God. We believe that God created us as male (man) or female (woman). We believe that while men and women are sexually different, they possess equal personal dignity. We believe that any attempt to physically change, alter, or publicly disagree with one's biological sex is sinful and offensive to God. (Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 1:27, Hebrews 13:4)
We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of WCS as a Christian school, these beliefs must inform our teaching and enforcement of policies.
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin and seek His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:9)
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful or harassing behavior directed toward any individual is contrary to Scripture and the standards upheld by WCS. (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-17)
Commentary — Three Important Points to Emphasize
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This has been the position of the school since its inception. Cultural shifts have normalized beliefs that are contrary to the views of the school and necessitate that the school makes its position explicit for purposes of full-disclosure. Contextually, it is important to note that all education — even public education — is religious and comes with ontological, ethical, and theological assumptions. Public schools are working out the implications of the ontological, ethical, and theological assumptions that have already been adopted. Our school remains committed to its beliefs even if these beliefs have not been explicitly stated previously.
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In accordance with its commitment to the authority of the Bible, the school holds to a belief in the sacredness of one's biological sex — being designed and assigned by God for a purpose. One's biological sex is a stewardship from God and lived out according to His design and for His glory. We find fulfillment within God's design.
3
To identify something as sin is not hate. It is simply acknowledging a spiritual reality. We are to acknowledge and confront sin humbly within an understanding of our spiritual fallenness (and its physical/psychological implications) and according to the grace of God's redemptive purpose in His Son Jesus Christ. Celebrating a psychological feeling/experience/state in regards to our sex that is contrary to God's design is being unfaithful to our Creator and unloving to our neighbor. Christians can acknowledge a reality regarding psychological feelings/experiences/states that are contrary to God's design for our personal biological sex without compromising our convictions regarding the sacredness of our biological sex.
Accommodation Limitation
Woodland Christian School ("WCS") does not offer special education classes, but is able to make limited accommodations for students who have diagnosed conditions that affect their learning.
For incoming students who have been assigned an Individual Service Plan (ISP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan, the site principal will coordinate with staff to determine the extent to which the school is able to comply with the accommodations of any formalized documentation assigned to the student. Individual attention and assistance will be provided to those students who need it within the limits of WCS's ability to provide such. In some cases, enrollment may be denied based on the school's limited ability to provide accommodations.
For enrolled students, the site principal may convene a Student Study Team (SST) based on teacher and family input, in order to analyze a student's specific needs. The SST will include an administrator, WCS staff, Academic counselor (in high school), the student's parent or guardian, and sometimes the student, who will work together to formulate a plan to best meet the identified needs. The student will continue to be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as appropriate to his or her grade level. Administration for each campus will determine the appropriate accommodations or class selections for students on their campus.
In some instances, WCS administration may recommend district or medical testing to identify specific learning needs. If a learning disability is diagnosed after admission to WCS, the student will continue to be required to meet the same academic and behavioral standards as appropriate to his or her grade level. A 504 plan may be created by WCS to document accommodations that can be implemented by the school.
If the Administrator of WCS determines that the school cannot reasonably accommodate the needs of a student, the student may be disenrolled from WCS.
On occasion, and in the sole discretion of the Administrator, WCS may allow a student with diagnosed disabilities to remain enrolled if satisfactory accommodations can be arranged for and provided at the sole cost (if any) of the student's family.
Commentary — Accommodation Limitation
Please review our Student Accommodation Guideline document to learn how we work through our response to students who may be exhibiting learning difficulties.
Expected School-Wide Learning Results
It is the goal of Woodland Christian High School that all students become:
Person of Faith, who
• Develop a relationship with Jesus Christ
• Understand the unique message and truth-claims of Christianity
• Attempt to demonstrate the Christian faith in their lifestyle
• Communicate the message of Christ to the world
Effective Communicators, who
• Convey ideas clearly, creatively and effectively through oral, written and artistic expression
• Receive and interpret messages of others in an effective manner
• Express thoughts, feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a respectful manner
• Demonstrate professional etiquette when interacting with others
Life-Long Critical Thinkers, who
• Analyze and synthesize new data or ideas into logical conclusions
• Interpret and evaluate new concepts, integrating them into their existing worldview
• Develop and implement problem-solving strategies
Quality Producers, who
• Value the importance of quality and creative work
• Create products which demonstrate good planning and hard work, according to given instructions or standards
• Utilize a variety of technological tools to produce exemplary work
Community Contributors, who
• Understand the impact that one servant can have in his or her community and world
• Recognize the value of each individual to God, school, community, and the world
• Contribute time, energy, and talents to improve the quality of life for their school, local church, communities, nation and world
• Strive for excellence within a group dynamic to further collective goals
Each 3rd–5th grade student should maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Should a student drop below a 2.0 GPA on a trimester report card, he/she will be placed on academic probation, and the administration will counsel with the student and his/her family. If a student fails to meet the 2.0 GPA on two or more trimester report cards during the school year, the administration reserves the right to dismiss the student.
Students involved in sports and music will be required to maintain an acceptable grade point average in order to retain the privilege of participation in extracurricular activities.
Commentary — Academic Requirements
Teachers should contact parents if a student receives a D or lower on a major assessment. They should also monitor if a student's overall grade in a subject drops below a D or lower. The possibility of academic probationary status should have been communicated prior to the results of a report card.
However, academic probation status is officially determined by the trimester report cards. If a report card indicates a student has fallen below a 2.0, a note will be sent home with the report card asking for a meeting to discuss probationary status.
The terms of academic probation will be discussed during this meeting. Depending on the situation, the resource teacher may be involved. The teacher will continue monitoring the student's progress over the 6 week period. Should a student fail to achieve a 2.0 status by the end of the 6 weeks, another meeting will be scheduled to discuss further options including possible dismissal.
Students who are on academic probation due to 3rd trimester grades will begin the new school year on academic probation.
Student Retention
K–2nd students should maintain a passing grade (a 2 or above) in core subjects (Mathematics and Language Arts). Students who fall below a passing grade on two or more trimester report cards may be considered for retention at the discretion of administration.
Commentary — Student Retention
Retention
When seeking to address the learning needs of students who are not making adequate progress, retention may be an option to consider. It is possible that a student needs further time to develop the cognitive capacity to master more complex or abstract skills. Students may also have academic gaps that are foundational to the mastery of current academic objectives.
Early identification and accommodations/tutoring should be addressed first.
If retention is a response you feel needs to be considered, please speak to the principal first. Together, you'll determine the best approach to communicating this option with parents. Retention should not be mentioned to the parents prior to this initial discussion. The topic of retention should be discussed within a formal parent/teacher meeting with the principal present.
For 3rd–5th grade, conversations with the principal should start no later than the end of the 1st trimester. Discussions regarding retention for 1st and 2nd grade can be delayed towards the end of January, and Kindergarten can be delayed towards the end of the 2nd trimester.
Process of Identification For Possible Retention
If a teacher identifies a student with a major academic gap, the first step should be to inform the resource teacher and parents of the area identified and the accommodations that will be used to address the issue. The resource teacher will maintain a list (via shared Google Doc) of students with academic needs that will be used to keep the principal informed of students with academic gaps. This should take place during the first 4 weeks of school if possible.
The teacher will put accommodations into place in the classroom and gather student academic data over 4–6 weeks. After this time, the teacher will follow-up with the resource teacher about the next steps, whether it is the continued use of the accommodations that are in place or if a meeting with the principal is necessary. Depending on the time of the school year, this meeting may be proposed during Parent-Teacher conferences.
During the meeting with the principal, further accommodations will be discussed, as well as the possibility of meeting with the parents. If further accommodations are implemented, they will be re-evaluated after 4 weeks. At this time, a meeting with the teacher, parents, resource, and principal will be scheduled to discuss other issues that may be affecting student learning, possible testing for learning disabilities through a personal doctor or the local school district, or student retention.
Qualifications for Retention
For a student to be considered for retention, he/she must have performed significantly below grade level expectations (K–1: mastery level 1; 2nd–5th: 1.0 GPA or below) in language arts over 2 or more trimesters. In addition, with support at home, the teacher and principal believe that, with significant time and support by repeating a grade, the student will be able to make adequate progress. Student maturity issues should also be factored into a decision to retain a student or not.
If the academic gaps cannot be addressed with time and support due to other factors (e.g., learning disabilities), then retention may not necessarily be beneficial to a student. Learning disabilities are not necessarily a determining factor for retention, especially if support through accommodations can help the student make adequate academic progress.
Reporting Pupil Progress
Report cards will be sent home the week following the end of each of the grading periods. Grades are available for parents to view online. Teachers will make parents aware of any significant changes in student success.
Commentary — Reporting Pupil Progress
Purpose of Grading
Grades should provide students, parents, and teachers with an accurate, current picture of a student's mastery of grade-level knowledge and skills. Effective grading supports learning, guides instruction, and strengthens communication between school and home.
Our goals are to ensure that grades are:
• Accurate representations of academic achievement.
• Updated regularly.
• Helpful in identifying areas of strength and growth.
• Used to encourage continued learning and improvement.
Using FACTS
Grades must be entered into FACTS at least once each week throughout the school year. Regular updates allow parents and students to monitor academic progress and enable teachers to identify students needing additional support.
Teachers are expected to:
• Return graded work promptly whenever possible.
• Enter meaningful grades throughout the trimester rather than waiting until the end.
• Maintain an online gradebook that accurately reflects current student performance.
Failure to reasonably maintain the online gradebook or meet grading deadlines may result in disciplinary action.
Trimester Deadlines
• The final day of each trimester is typically a minimum day to allow teachers to complete grading.
• Final grades must be published in FACTS by 8:00 a.m. on the Tuesday following the end of the trimester.
• Report card comments should be completed for every student.
• Coordinate with the office for report card proofs and final printing.
• Final report cards for the school year must be signed, copied, and placed in each student's cumulative file.
Assessment and Feedback
Assessment should be an ongoing part of instruction. Teachers should regularly gather evidence of student understanding through classroom discussion, observations, daily work, quizzes, projects, and tests.
Formative Assessments
Practice assignments help teachers determine student understanding before moving on. Teachers should:
• Provide regular opportunities for practice.
• Correct work promptly.
• Use mistakes as opportunities for learning.
• Require completion of missed formative assessments.
• Re-teach concepts when assessments indicate additional instruction is needed.
Summative Assessments
Each unit should conclude with an assessment or project that measures mastery of essential learning. Summative assessments should carry greater weight than formative practice because they demonstrate mastery after instruction has occurred. When appropriate, students should have opportunities to correct errors or demonstrate improved understanding.
Grading Philosophy
Grades should measure academic understanding — not behavior. A student's work habits or responsibility should generally be addressed through behavioral consequences rather than lowered academic grades. A grade of 0 should be used only when it accurately reflects no demonstrated understanding, not simply incomplete work. Students receiving accommodations through a 504 Plan, IEP, or other approved support should receive appropriate accommodations while still being assessed as accurately as possible on essential learning.
Communication with Parents
Parents should never be surprised by a student's report card. Teachers are expected to communicate whenever:
• A student is in danger of earning a D or F.
• A student's performance changes significantly, either positively or negatively.
• Additional support at home or school would benefit the student.
Each month, teachers should review grades and notify parents when a student's performance falls below a C or changes by more than one letter grade.
Report Cards
Report cards should accurately reflect a student's progress over the entire trimester. If a report card grade does not fully represent a student's recent performance because of significant improvement or decline, include a brief explanatory comment. No student should receive a D or F on a report card without prior communication with parents.
Conferences with the Teacher
Midway through the first trimester, a parent-teacher conference will be set up for parents to meet with the teachers to discuss pupil progress. These conferences are required and will be scheduled through the elementary office. Conferences may also be scheduled with the teacher throughout the school year. Contact your child's teacher if you wish to schedule another conference.
Commentary — Conferences with the Teacher
During conference week, Monday and Tuesday are full school days, with the remainder of the week being minimum days to accommodate conferences. One of the conference days will also include an evening schedule. About 2 weeks before conferences, the administration will put together the conference schedule. Please request any break times that are not already part of the schedule. Each conference is scheduled for 20 minutes.
If you have a student that you know will require additional time, please ask the parents to sign up for 2 time slots. You can also request Linda, Cathy, or Ryan to sit in on any conference that involves a student with a special learning circumstance.
Begin each conference with prayer and allow the parent(s) to bring up any concerns that they may have. Be sure to highlight the student's strengths, but be honest when communicating areas of need. Have samples of student work that accurately reflect the student's abilities. Work together to establish a plan for student growth and effective school-home communication.
Honor Roll Requirements
Elementary Academic
3.75 – 4.00 GPA
Scholar Honor Roll
3.50 – 3.74 GPA
Cardinal Honor Roll
Commentary — Honor Roll Requirements
Once grades are finalized in FACTS, the administrative assistant will run an Honor Roll report through FACTS. This report is to determine Scholar Honor Roll and Cardinal Honor Roll certificates. Honor roll certificates are awarded to students in 3rd–5th grade who have a GPA over 3.50. The administrative assistant will print certificates and put them in teachers' boxes for delivery the week after the report card is sent home (or the last day of school for the third trimester).
Standardized Tests
Standardized achievement tests are given to students in grades 3–5 every Spring. The test results will be shared with parents as soon as the scores become available. Students in grades K–2 will be evaluated in the Spring of every year to ensure they are prepared for the next grade level.
Commentary — Standardized Tests
Suzee Naff will distribute teacher manuals and student materials at the end of March. Testing needs to take place during the month of April. Scheduling should allow for a week of make-ups. It is up to the grade level team to determine testing dates. All sections of the testing need to be completed, with the exception of Science and Social Studies. Please coordinate with the Student Support Teacher for students who require testing accommodations, or students who need to complete makeup testing due to absences. Please return all testing materials to Suzee Naff.
When results are received, a copy will be given to teachers to place in the final report card, a copy will be placed in the student's cumulative file, and a digital copy will be placed in the digital Student Academic Files.
The principal will print out a "Group Item Analysis (class)" to be given to the individual teacher for individual analysis and goal setting to be discussed with the site principal at the beginning of the next school year. They will also print out a "Group Item Analysis (grade)" that will be given to that team to:
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Determine the effectiveness of the instructional plan that had been developed in September and implemented throughout the year.
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Identify possible areas for department/grade level curriculum improvement, especially as it compares to previous groups that have been taught. Areas for improvement will be noted and be part of curriculum development plans/proposals.
One copy of the group will be given to the next grade level team to identify areas for instructional focus. Grade level/department teachers will develop an instructional plan to address areas for improvement. This plan will be implemented throughout the year. Analysis of the plan will take place the following September and be addressed according to the plan above.
Probation
All new students enter Woodland Christian School on probation for six (6) weeks and until cumulative records have been received from previous schools. This probationary period is a time when adjustments are made and attitudes are evaluated. We are interested in doing a quality job of educating and believe a good attitude is essential. Students who exhibit a pattern of behavior or attitudes that are contrary to the standards of Woodland Christian School may be withdrawn. Failure to disclose any known behavioral, medical, or academic issues may result in your student's dismissal from Woodland Christian School.
Commentary — Probation
The principal will send a reminder to teachers about the end of the new student probationary period. If you have a student who is new to WCS that you feel needs to be reevaluated, please let the principal and vice principal know as soon as possible.
Registration Priority
Students from our Preschool as well as all current K–4th grade WCS students will be given priority registration until registration opens to the public. New student registrations for any remaining openings will be prioritized internally. Any outstanding registrations will be placed on a waitlist.
Assessment
Incoming students for kindergarten (from our preschool as well as new families) and all NEW 1st–5th grade students will be assessed for readiness and placement. Assessments for students entering grades 1 through 5 will begin in March. Assessments for students entering kindergarten will begin in April.
As openings for a grade level occur, Heidi will call families on the waitlist. Students will be assessed and placed until all openings have been filled. New students will not be accepted during the third trimester unless there are unusual circumstances.
The assessment used will be based on the academic benchmarks that have been determined for the time of year that the assessment takes place (beginning, midyear, end of year).
Parent Survey Form
While a student is being assessed, parents will be asked to fill out a 'Getting to Know Your Student' Google Form which asks parents to disclose the academic, behavioral, and spiritual background of their student. The answers provided will provide discussion points during the family interview after the assessment is complete.
Probationary Status
New students who are accepted will be placed in a probationary enrollment status until the student's cumulative file has been received and successfully reviewed.
During this time, the teacher has an opportunity to get to know the student to assess whether his/her placement — both academically and behaviorally — has been successful.
A 'successful review' of the cumulative file means that the information provided in the survey has been verified by the contents of the cumulative file. The 'successful review' will mean the student's enrollment status changes from 'probationary' to 'official'.
If there is information in the cumulative file that raises academic or behavioral concerns that have not been disclosed in the survey, a meeting with the parent, teacher, and principal will be scheduled to discuss the discrepancy. Disenrollment may be an option, depending on the situation.
Homework K–5
Homework will be assigned three days per week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, not including holidays. Homework will include reading, test study, math practice, and projects. As a general guide, let your teacher know if your child spends more than the following focused, uninterrupted times doing homework.
Kindergarten10 minutes
Grade 115 minutes
Grade 225 minutes
Grade 335 minutes
Grade 445 minutes
Grade 555 minutes
This is time spent on homework assigned by the teacher. Depending on a student's strengths and weaknesses and time management, more time may actually need to be spent on academic work at home. Families who want more work to do at home should feel free to consult the teacher for additional activities and ideas.
Commentary — Homework K–5
Homework Guidelines for Teachers
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Have a clearly defined reason for assigning.
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Give clear and easily followed instructions — oral and visual!
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Expect quality work.
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Expect work to be turned in at the assigned time.
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Be sure your expectations are realistic — time-wise, ability-wise, resource-wise…
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Give PLENTY of prior notice for projects that take time and resources!
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In addition to assigned homework, be sure to take into account time students need to read, master facts, learn spelling words, work on projects…
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Do not expect more than the child/family is able to actually accomplish, or shortcuts will be found and the value could be lost!
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Give parents the opportunity to give you feedback on how much time their student is working on their homework and providing reasonable modifications, when necessary.
Good Reasons for Homework
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It improves your child's thinking and memory.
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It helps your child develop positive study skills and habits that will serve him or her well throughout life.
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It encourages your child to use time wisely.
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It teaches your child to work independently.
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It teaches your child to take responsibility for his or her work.
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It allows your child to review and practice what has been covered in class.
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It helps your child to get ready for the next day's class.
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It helps your child learn to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials, and computer websites to find information.
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It encourages your child to explore subjects more fully than classroom time permits.
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It allows your child to extend learning by applying skills to new situations. (What they are learning isn't just for inside the classroom walls!)
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It helps your child integrate learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such as book reports or science projects.
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It helps parents learn more about what your child is learning in school.
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It allows parents to communicate about what your student is learning.
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It encourages parents to spark your child's enthusiasm.
Tardiness
To avoid tardiness your children will be in their seats when the 8:15 a.m. bell rings. Students arriving after 8:30 a.m. should obtain a tardy slip from the office.
Commentary — Tardiness
All absentees are to be recorded on FACTS by 8:30 am. Record "AE" if the parents have let you know that the student would be absent for personal or family illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments, or have a previously approved excused absence (see below). Please note the reason for absence in the comment box. Record "AU" if the reason for the absence is unknown, or if the absence falls outside of the scope of excused absences. Those students' families will be called to verify the reason for absence, so make sure you correct that box if the child ends up being tardy rather than absent. The reason for absence must be noted for every absence.
Students who are tardy by more than 15 minutes are to go to the office to pick up tardy slips BEFORE they can enter the classroom. Teachers must make sure that the status of tardy students has been correctly recorded in FACTS.
Illness
Please do not send children to school with any contagious or communicable illness or skin rash. Students with constant coughs, sneezing, sore throats, red eyes, or fever should not be sent to school. You will be asked to pick up your child if his/her temperature is abnormal. In order for a child to return to school, their temperature must be normal without the assistance of medication for a period of 24 hours.
Commentary — Illness
If a student is not feeling well and it warrants any kind of attention, send the student to the office with a note or message ahead explaining what the symptoms are. ALL communication with parents regarding medical concerns are to be dealt with through the office, only!
Any and all communication with parents regarding an illness or injury related to their child, or the need to pick their child up, must be done through the office. Parents should not be contacted via email, text message, or phone call by another teacher/yard duty/other employees unless asked to do so by the office.
Head Injuries
All head injuries must be sent to the office for evaluation. If severe pain or signs of concussion are present, the office will contact the parents.
Injury / Illness To Be Handled In Class
Most student complaints can be handled in the classroom by offering students a rest/distraction, a drink of water, or a bandaid.
If a student complains of an upset stomach, headache, or other minor ache/pain, offer them sips of water, a wet paper towel, and a break at their desk. If a student thinks they may vomit, place a trash can next to the student's desk. Only students with noted medical conditions regarding headaches should be sent to the office.
Minor bloody noses can be controlled in class with some tissues and pinching the nose. Bleeding that does not stop, or if a change of clothing is needed, should be sent to the office.
Lost teeth should be placed in an envelope and sent home. Students should go to the restroom to rinse away any blood.
Injury / Illness on the Playground
Minor scrapes, bumps, and bruises can be handled with a bandaid, ice pack, and/or sitting for a few minutes. The injury should be checked out before sending a student back to playing. Any injury that causes a student enough pain/discomfort that they cannot return to recess should be sent to the office.
Injuries with Swelling
Any injury that results in swelling (foot, leg, arm, etc.) should be sent to the office for evaluation.
Vomit
Train your students to dash for the bathroom if they are certain they are going to throw up. Always send a responsible child or two to accompany them. If the vomit is not a result of playing too hard after eating, send the student to the office for evaluation.
Fever
If a student feels warm to the touch and appears lethargic, glassy-eyed, etc., send to the office for a temperature check. Students who have a fever will have their parents called. Students should not return to school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-relieving medications.
Pink Eye
Send all students suspected of having pink eye to the office for evaluation.
Lice
Send all students suspected of having lice to the office for evaluation. Students will be sent home with directions for treatment should nits or lice be found. Refer to "Head Lice Policy" in the elementary handbook and further information in your employee handbook. The administration will determine whether there is a need for notification of parents. In general, discourage the sharing of hats, combs, and other hair accessories.
Contagious Diseases
ALWAYS alert the office if you become aware of a student out with a contagious disease, especially those considered more serious or highly contagious!
Please do not become the information hotline via texting, phone calls, emails… for parents concerned about their child's current physical condition. Kindly let the parent know that if there is ANY reason for concern they will be notified by the office! Let them know that no news will be good news!
Absences
When a child is absent from school, we ask you to call, use the WCS App, or email that absence into the office. As a safety precaution we contact every absentee each morning, if the parent has not called or emailed. Your call or email will save the school time and money.
Excused Absences
When it is necessary for a child to miss school due to personal or family illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments, or an unusual circumstance, please notify the office. All make-up work for excused absences must be completed in a timely fashion. One day is allowed for each day absent unless other arrangements have been made. Late work will be accepted for partial credit up to 5 school days beyond days allowed.
It is necessary for all early dismissals to be cleared through the school office.
Planned Absences
When it is known in advance that a student will be absent for reasons other than described above, a Request for Excused Absence form must be submitted to the office at least one week in advance. The teacher will determine if work missed during the absence can be provided in advance or will be provided upon the student's return to school. If work is provided in advance, it will be due upon the student's return to school. Missed projects will be due and tests will be taken upon a student's return to school unless a previous date has been determined by the teacher. If work is provided upon a student's return, one day is allowed for each day absent, not to exceed five (5) days, unless other arrangements have been made. A maximum of 5 days of planned absences per school year will be allowed. Any days beyond 5 will be considered unexcused. If the parent/guardian believes extenuating circumstances exist to have more than 5 days planned of absences be excused, they may request a meeting with administration to discuss the reason for additional absence days to be excused.
Unexcused Absences
An unexcused absence is an absence that is not for personal or family illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments, an unusual circumstance, or an approved planned absence. One day is allowed for each day absent unless other arrangements have been made. Late work will be accepted for partial credit up to 5 school days beyond days allowed. Major projects/reports that were due during the absence will be due upon return to school, but will be graded as late work. Tests and quizzes will be taken upon return to school, or a date determined by the teacher.
Excessive Absences
Five or more unexcused absences per trimester is considered excessive and may result in dismissal from the school. No refunds are made because of absences.
If excessive excused absences result in a significant decline in a student's academic performance, then a meeting may be called with parents and administration to discuss the impact on the student's grades and/or academic probation.
Commentary — Excused Absences
Excused absences are identified as absences as a result of personal/family illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments, or an unusual circumstance. Make up work for planned absences is governed by the Planned Absence policy below.
To determine when make-up work is due back, consider the day they return as day "0". For example, if a student misses school on Tuesday and Wednesday due to illness, then returns on Thursday, they will have 2 school days to complete the work (Friday and Monday). Work would be due back on Tuesday. Teachers may use their own discretion for additional time needed, depending on each individual student and the circumstances.
For administrative purposes, 'other arrangements' refers to:
• Situations that involve students with a 504 plan or ISP that may require additional time to complete assignments.
• Discretionary situations that have been agreed upon by the teacher and administration.
Commentary — Planned Absences
WCS does not have a policy that demands that parents not take family vacations during the school year. We should and can, however, encourage parents to make careful consideration before pulling their student(s) out of school for vacation or appointments. As teachers, we should always be designing our school days in such a way that absence is not easy — we are fully engaged in an active and well-planned educational process that cannot be replicated or replaced.
School policy is stated in the Elementary Handbook. Parents must notify you at least one week prior to the planned absence. If the request for an excused absence is approved, the student must turn the work in within 3 days of returning to school.
At the beginning of the school year (perhaps at Back to School Night) stress the value of parents taking into consideration the importance of planning appointments and vacations for non-school hours/days whenever possible! It is extremely important that the teachers, themselves, demonstrate this policy as much as possible.
Process for Request for Excused Absence Form
• Parent will inform the teacher of a planned absence at least a week in advance by submitting a Request for Absence form (see form in Policy Procedures appendix).
• The teacher will turn the form into the principal/vice principal for approval. Approval means the absences will be counted as 'excused' rather than 'unexcused'.
• A copy will be kept by the principal/vice principal and the form will be returned to the parent as approved or unapproved.
Commentary — Unexcused Absences
Partial credit is determined by the teacher. Please be consistent among the grade level team. Any work received after 5 school days should be entered into FACTS as missing/zero credit.
Commentary — Excessive Absences
Excessive Unexcused Absence Protocol
• The office assistant will run an absence report every week for administration.
• Students who reach 4 unexcused absences will be put on a watch list.
• When a student reaches 5 unexcused absences, a notification letter from administration will be sent to the parents.
• When a student reaches 10 unexcused absences, a meeting will be scheduled with the parents, teacher, and administration to discuss the issue.
Excessive Excused Absence Protocol
If there is a student in your class who has 10 or more excused absences AND their grade is significantly impacted (multiple missing assignments, an entire letter/number grade has been dropped, etc.), please notify the Principal and Vice Principal so a meeting with the parents can be scheduled.
WCS Elementary Dress Code
WCS Elementary seeks to cultivate an atmosphere of order, respect, and neatness through our dress code. The following standards express our institutional preferences.
Parents of students wearing anything other than the required uniform will be notified and if possible, a school owned uniform will be loaned for the day. If a school owned uniform is not available, a parent will be required to bring the appropriate uniform.
Logo polo shirts and sweatshirts must be purchased from Qualitees. Ordering options: in person at Qualitees, 622 Cottonwood Street, Woodland; or online at www.weprintlogos.com — choose "Woodland Christian" under "Stores."
Pants
Solid black, dark navy blue, dark gray, or tan khaki in cotton twill, corduroy, dark navy denim, or black denim. May be flat front, pleated, or flex waist. No cargo pants. Fitted at the waist — not sagging, oversized, or tight fitting. Cannot be worn out, ragged, or have holes. No knit or sweat pants. Girls only: Jeggings, skinny pants, or leggings in place of pants are not allowed.
Shorts
Solid black, dark navy blue, dark gray, or tan khaki in cotton twill or DriFit. No denim shorts. Knee length walking shorts. Cargo shorts are allowed. Must not hang below the knee or be more than 4 inches above the knee. May be flat front, pleated, or flex waist. Girls only: with or without cuff. Fitted at the waist — not sagging, oversized, or tight fitting.
Shirts
Short or long sleeved polo shirt: Black, Oxford Gray, Red (must have WCS logo); White (logo optional). Layered clothing under polo shirt must be solid white, gray, or black. Any WCS generated shirt may be worn on Fridays — uniform bottoms still required. Girls only: White blouse with peter pan collar.
Sweaters
May be worn over polo shirt. Must be solid black, dark navy blue, red, Oxford gray, or white. Must be crew neck, V-neck, or cardigan. Must not have any designs or letters.
Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hoodies
May be worn over polo shirt. Sweatshirts must have a WCS logo or other approved Cardinal gear, or be solid colors (black, red, gray, or white — any non-WCS logo must be small enough to cover with three fingers). Any appropriate jacket may be worn to school but must be removed in class and chapel.
Shoes
Open toe and/or open back shoes or sandals are not allowed. Flat shoes only. No crocs.
Socks & Tights
Socks must be worn. Solid colored socks only (small logos acceptable). White, black, gray, navy blue, or red preferred. Girls only: Tights may be worn.
Hair, Makeup & Jewelry
No extreme styles, color streaking, or unnatural hair coloring. Boys: hair should be off the collar and above the eyebrows; some of the ear should be visible. Boys: no earrings. Girls: bangs must be well away from the eyes; long hair should be fastened back. Girls: may wear non-dangling, post earrings only. Makeup is not allowed for any student K–5.
Hats
Hats must be removed in class or chapel.
Nails
Nails must be kept trimmed. Boys: no nail polish. Girls: polish and accessories must be non-distracting.
Jumpers (Girls only)
Navy, khaki, or black only. Must be worn with a white collared blouse or any WCS polo shirt. Length must not be more than 4 inches above the knee. Navy blue, gray, black, or white leggings/privacy shorts must be worn under jumper.
Skirts & Skorts (Girls only)
Solid black, dark navy blue, dark gray, or tan khaki in cotton twill or DriFit. Back of skort may or may not have flap. Must be worn with a polo shirt or WCS shirt on Fridays. Length must not be more than 4 inches above the knee. Navy blue, gray, black, or white leggings/privacy shorts must be worn under skirts.
Commentary — Dress Code Violations
Any staff member may initiate a dress code violation notice. The teacher and administration should be notified with a violation. A warning may be issued based upon teacher/administration discretion.
1st Violation
• This is an informational response.
• The teacher should notify the office of a violation.
• The principal or vice principal will discuss the importance of the dress code with the student.
• Possible change of clothes required.
• A notice form will be filled out by the office and given to Heidi to be placed in the Dress Code Violation folder in the office.
• A copy of the notice will be sent home to the parent.
2nd and 3rd Violation
• The notice will be updated and a copy sent home by the teacher.
• The student will be required to change into a loaner with a notice that the loaner should be washed and returned as soon as possible.
• If there is no loaner, the parent will be asked to provide a change of clothes.
4th Violation
• The notice will be updated and a copy sent home by the teacher.
• The principal will contact the parents to discuss the issue further.
Carpool
The carpool lane is a busy place before and after school. Please take extra care when dropping off and picking up students. Always pull as far forward in the carpool lane as possible before stopping.
If you must exit your vehicle to assist students or speak with staff, please park in a parking space.
Students are not to keep their rides waiting. Students should be picked up from campus by 3:00 p.m. on regular days, unless with a teacher or coach. On early release Wednesdays, students should leave the campus by 2:10 p.m. On minimum days, students should be picked up by 12:10 p.m.
Commentary — Carpool
Teachers will all have an assigned position during carpools. Students are to go home, to extended care, or to bikers/walkers after school except when they are participating in a school activity. Students must stay in the carpool area unless certain that they are to report to extended care, bikers/walkers, or an early release program. Students expected in extended care must go immediately to extended care as soon as dismissed by their teacher.
Students and teachers must not keep carpools waiting. Students should not be using cell phones except under the supervision of a teacher.
Students not picked up by 3:00 pm on regular days, 2:10 pm on early release days, or 12:10 pm on minimum days, must be sent to daycare.
Teachers are to dismiss early (approximately 5 minutes) on rainy days.
Teachers are to remain at school until 4 pm unless involved in a school sponsored activity.
Line your students up and lead them to your marked carpool area. Please make every effort to be out at your carpool spot by the designated time. Classes should be at carpool by 2:45 on regular days, 1:55 on Wednesdays, and 11:50 on minimum days.
Students who KNOW they are going to extended care will line up along the back wall of the MP room and quietly wait to be invited in.
Students who are riding bikes or walking must meet Mrs. Suzee and/or Mrs. Geiser in the carpool area. They will be exiting the gate as a group. They are expected to walk quietly in a single file line until they are off the elementary campus. Teachers not getting their students out in time to exit with Mrs. Suzee will have to get another teacher to watch their class and walk students over themselves!
Teachers must keep students focused on watching for their ride and quickly moving toward the gate when their car is approaching the loading zone. (Visiting with fellow teachers must wait until all students are out of our care.)
Students who have younger siblings also waiting in carpools, are to stay with their class, watching for their car. WHEN THEY SEE THEIR RIDE APPROACHING THE YELLOW LOADING ZONE, they are to walk down toward the youngest sibling, collecting any other siblings along the way.
When their vehicle has pulled to a stop alongside the curb in the loading lane, students must go to the gate.
Students whose car is to the right of the gate may go directly to their car. Remind students that cars are going to be pulling all the way forward, so they must wait until they are sure their car is parked!
Students whose car is to the left of the gate must wait until staff gives them permission to go to their car.
All students not picked up by 3:00 must be instructed to go immediately to extended care. (Please remind parents that this will be our standard procedure!)
Bikes and Scooters
Students riding bikes or scooters to school must walk them on school grounds. They must be parked in the provided bike racks.
Commentary — Bikes and Scooters
Students who are biking home will go with the bikers/walkers group over to the MS/HS campus. They will be released from there unless other arrangements have been made with the administration.
Field Trips
Students will participate in class or school field trips throughout the year. Field trip permission forms and information covering the individual events will be issued at least two weeks before the trip. Permission slips must be completed, signed by a parent/guardian, and returned to school one week prior to the event. Trip coordinators will designate a deadline for turning in permission forms.
Parents planning to drive on field trips are required to file appropriate insurance and personal documentation with the elementary office. Any adult volunteers who will be alone with students must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice LiveScan service. Please contact the elementary office for more information.
Commentary — Field Trips
Field trips provide an opportunity to gain rich experiences and make school work and extracurricular activities more interesting and meaningful to students. Field trips (with the exception of end of school year class parties) should have a definite educational purpose. Special attention must be given to keeping the student cost of field trips within the collected activity fee.
Because field trips and projects are considered valuable additions to elementary curriculum, a fee is collected to assure the ability to provide these activities without becoming a financial burden for families and teachers. Using these fees to provide appropriate field trips is encouraged!
Students should not be charged any fees for field trips.
Note:
• Teacher admissions will be covered by WCS. Parent admission is NOT covered, but parent hours will be earned for parents who drive/supervise students in addition to their own. If the trip is 50+ miles round trip, offer double parent hours for drivers transporting students in addition to their own.
• All adults and any children who are not students of the class will be expected to pay any fees associated with the trip.
• Whenever possible, give individuals the opportunity to pay their own admission at the door. If a check must be cut for the entire group including extras, those fees must be collected and submitted to bookkeeping ASAP prior to the trip.
• WCS will always cover parking fees for drivers willing to transport a full carload of students. Have the parent driver turn in a receipt for reimbursement.
• Suzee Naff will be the only one requesting any funds required from bookkeeping. Requests should be made at least one week prior to your trip.
• Be sure to get a receipt and submit it to bookkeeping upon return from your field trip.
Chaperone / Driver Responsibilities
Parents who are chaperoning/driving on field trips are responsible for overseeing students during the duration of the field trip. This includes staying with the students, correcting any minor misbehavior, and upholding both facility and school rules. Parents should not spend their time fraternizing with other drivers.
Planning
A worthwhile field trip ought to:
• Provide an opportunity for students to explore the concepts discussed in class.
• Provide an experience that will be valuable for the child.
• Be age-appropriate, have a purpose, and be engaging for students.
• If not a previously visited site or invited business, get approval from administration PRIOR to making any arrangements.
• For off-site trips, submit the "Teacher's Field Trip Permission Request Form" for the principal's approval — at least a month prior whenever possible. Include special instructions (what to wear, whether snacks or lunches are needed, etc.).
• For on-site trips, communicate to parents who will be coming into the classroom and what they will be presenting.
Field trips should be determined at least one to two months in advance. Any field trips during lunchtime MUST be planned before lunch menus are published to avoid unneeded lunches being ordered.
Suzee Naff is our point person for all things field trips. Provide her with your destination and any helpful information — she will book the trip, get it on the activity calendar, and request the funds.
Steps to Follow When Planning a Field Trip
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New field trips must be approved by administration before making reservations or commitments.
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The school calendar must be consulted before choosing dates and times.
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Permission slips will be generated by Suzee. Hand out at least two weeks in advance; collect back no later than one week prior.
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All drivers must have a current driver's license and insurance on file in the office. Fingerprints must be cleared if driving students alone.
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One week prior, provide the office with a list of all drivers/potential drivers for verification.
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Every student must have a signed permission slip in order to leave campus.
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At least three days before, give the office a driving plan: which students ride in each car, with cell phone numbers for every adult listed alongside their name.
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Copies of "Field Trip Driver Information" must be in the office the morning before the trip.
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Teachers must carry a copy of the driving plan. Only fingerprinted drivers can drive students other than their own child, unless another responsible adult is in the car.
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Communicate clear behavior expectations in cars and at the trip to parents and students before leaving.
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Provide a clear map and useful information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) for each driver and for the office.
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Provide parking fees for drivers transporting students in addition to their own. WCS pays for full cars only with a receipt. Suzee will communicate the parking fees.
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If space is limited, students and drivers must be given priority.
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Money for those accompanying your class should be paid at the door whenever possible. If paid in advance, collect it well in advance with a hard deadline.
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Instruct parents to NEVER make unscheduled stops along the way unless there is an emergency.
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If leaving first thing in the morning, record attendance in FACTS before leaving so the office knows who is on your trip.
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Call all last-minute changes in car assignments into the office on departure.
⚠️ A driver CANNOT be alone with students if they have not been fingerprinted by WCS. You must ALWAYS have two trusted adults in cars without fingerprinted drivers. The two adults must be unrelated and not married.
Please discourage parents from taking their students after a field trip unless there are just a few minutes of school time left. Making sure what you have planned for the rest of the day is valuable will help motivate students to return and prevent siblings from being pulled from their classes.
Handling Money
• Suzee Naff will handle all requests for field trip fees and costs.
• All money for regular classroom field trips, activities, and projects should come out of the activity fee. Document any amounts collected from parents — who sent them in and the amount — then give them to Suzee as soon as possible.
• When funds are needed for project costs, notify bookkeeping via email at least one week prior to needing the funds.
Health Exam
Those from out of state should complete our health record form, as well as all entering Kindergarten students and those children who had no public Kindergarten and are entering first grade. All students will be required to complete the California School Immunization Record card. Physical examinations are REQUIRED for all students entering Kindergarten.
Policy for Medication to Be Taken at School
In order to obey state requirements for medications that are taken at school, the following procedure must be followed: All prescribed or over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, vitamins, cough syrup, creams, Tums, etc.), must have a physician's written order as well as a parent's written permission form.
These medical forms are available in the school office or the doctor may write a note on his or her prescription tablet. This can be brought into the office or faxed to the school (see fax numbers on title page). Medication forms can be picked up in the office, at welcome day, or you can request one be mailed to you.
Both doctor's and parent's permission forms will be required before any over-the-counter medication (aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) will be given. These forms must be renewed or resubmitted each school year.
All medications and consent forms must be brought to the office. Students coming to Elementary Extended Care between 7:00 am – 8:00 am may give their medication and forms to an Extended Care worker. This worker will submit it to the office when it opens.
All medications brought to school must be in the original container (pharmacy labeled). The following information must be on the medication container: Student's full name, physician's name and phone number, name of medication, dosage, schedule, dose form, and date of expiration. Pharmaceuticals will be kept in a locked cabinet in the office. If the dose of a medication changes, a written note from the doctor is required before the office can change the dosage administered.
No medications should be carried by students around the campus at any time. Medications, with proper consent forms, are administered by the office personnel. Parents or an adult parent designee must deliver medications to be given at school. No medications should be brought to school by students, or put in a student's backpack, lunch box or plastic bag. If it is not possible for an adult to deliver the medication, please contact the School Office to discuss delivery of the medication.
If it is absolutely necessary for your child to carry a medication with them, a written request by your child's doctor will be required before your child carries that medication. Such a written request must be turned into the office. Parents assume all liabilities that may arise from this request.
All medications and consent forms must be renewed yearly.
If a student is seen by a doctor and medication is prescribed for a temporary time period (such as a day or a week), a note from the doctor on his or her prescription tablet will be sufficient.
Students who possess or pass narcotics will be automatically suspended and then expelled if the Administration is so convinced.
Commentary — Medication Policy
Please contact Heidi if a student has medication in their possession. Arrangements can be made in extenuating circumstances through the office.
Head Lice Policy
Head lice are more irritating than dangerous. The worst thing about lice is that it is highly contagious. Any student that contracts head lice will not be allowed to attend class until the hair and scalp is completely free of lice and nits (egg sacs attached to hair shaft). The scalp and hair must be completely free of lice and nits, because there is no way of knowing if all nits are dead or if the student has been re-infected. Clearance must be determined by the office before returning to class.
Commentary — Head Lice Policy
Send all students suspected of having lice to the office for evaluation. Students will be sent home with directions for treatment should nits or lice be found. Refer to "Head Lice Policy" in the elementary handbook and further information in your employee handbook. The administration will determine whether there is a need for notification of parents. In general, discourage the sharing of hats, combs, and other hair accessories.
High Protein Lunch
Like breakfast, this meal is important. Be sure to include some form of protein like cheese, meat, or tuna.
Commentary — Nutrition / Snacks
Children are allowed to bring a nutritional snack to eat during our morning recess. Fresh fruits or vegetables, cheese, nuts, yogurt, jerky, and peanut butter or cheese with crackers may be brought. Anything that is not a fresh fruit or vegetable must be a healthy protein. No cookies, crackers without a protein, breakfast bars, chips, candy, etc.
All eating is to be restricted to designated eating areas. Uneaten food should be placed on the student's line up dot. An allergy free table will be provided.
Fire Drills
The school will hold fire drills monthly. The teachers will explain the exit procedure from each classroom, and an evacuation plan will be posted in each classroom. At the onset of the bell, students, under the guidance of their teacher, will walk quickly and quietly in a single file line to the designated gathering place. They will stay together as a class and their teacher will take attendance. Students will remain outside until the all-clear signal is given.
Commentary — Fire Drills
Fire drills will be scheduled regularly throughout the year. You should have an emergency folder near the door with an attendance sheet, a laminated sheet with a green side and a red side, and a fire drill procedures sheet.
Fire Drill Procedure
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Before exiting the room, look out the door to assess the situation and determine that you are clear to leave the room. It is important to determine as best that you can that this isn't a false alarm intended to draw students out of the class.
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Students are to leave the room quickly and quietly to their assigned location on the blacktop along the fence between the blacktop and the carpool lane. The number along the fence corresponds with the classroom number.
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Turn off lights and close the door of the classroom as you follow the students out.
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Be sure to take your emergency folder with you as you leave.
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Once the class is at the evacuation point, take attendance calling students by name and marking if you are missing a student. You may have students who are absent or are with the resource teacher.
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If you have all of your students (all who are not absent), raise up the green side of the laminated card.
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If you are missing any students (students in resource or who were not in the class at the time of the emergency), raise up the red side of the laminated card. Administration will find out the name of the student and determine whether he/she is in resource, with another class, or needs to be found.
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Once all classes have indicated green, the all clear will be given.
Lockdown Procedures
In the event of a school emergency, an administrator will announce that the school is in one of three "codes" – Lockdown, Active Lockdown, or Medical Lockdown. Lockdown drills will be held two times each year.
LOCKDOWN
When a potentially dangerous situation exists on or near campus the school will initiate a preventative lockdown and high alert status. Teachers remain teaching in their classrooms. Classes will not change if the alert crosses into a new period.
ACTIVE LOCKDOWN
Signals an actual crisis situation is occurring or has already occurred. The school will be in a full lockdown. Student movement in the building will be strictly limited and controlled by staff. Protective measures will be initiated.
MEDICAL LOCKDOWN
This is a medical emergency. Students will be directed to stay in their classroom. Students outside the classrooms will be directed to a supervised location. Students will remain in the class until the code is lifted.
Commentary — Lockdown Procedures
Communication
A lockdown may be initiated by a law enforcement agency, the school administrator, principal, preschool director or designee, or any staff member who observes an immediate situation warranting a lockdown.
• Notify administration prior to lockdown whenever practical — this should not delay action when student safety is at risk.
• Notify the office so the bell system can be activated. Staff can make an all-school page by dialing #99.
• If an emergency exists, call 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible.
• Bell protocol: Horn sound followed by the lockdown type repeated three times (repeated once).
Lockdown Procedures (Low Level)
• Lock office and building doors. Classroom doors remain locked and closed.
• Close windows and window treatments.
• Continue teaching and working. Remain calm and communicate with students.
• Students outside should go inside a classroom as directed by an adult.
• Take roll and communicate any missing or additional children to the office.
• Remain in locked rooms until the all-clear signal is given.
Active Lockdown Procedures
• Lock doors. Close and barricade windows and doors. Turn off lights.
• Have students spread out throughout the classroom, staying out of view of doors or windows.
• Use calm, quiet voices. Everyone stays quiet and does not leave the room.
• Students outside should take cover in the nearest classroom or run to a place of safety.
• Once secure: take roll, communicate via email/text to the office (missing/additional children, safety status, injuries).
• All cell phones to vibrate. Do not call out except in immediate danger.
• Do not open the door unless you are certain it is law enforcement or emergency services.
• If the fire alarm sounds, do NOT evacuate unless you have firsthand knowledge of a fire or are directed by emergency personnel.
Medical Lockdown Procedures
• Keep students inside classrooms until the all-clear signal is sounded.
• Students outside or in hallways should proceed to a classroom and remain there.
• Check email/phone for information on the nature of the medical emergency.
All-Clear Notification
The decision to lift a lockdown is made in conjunction with emergency services and the administrator. The bell system will announce: horn sound followed by "All Clear, All Clear, All Clear." The office will also email/text "All Clear" to staff.
Response to Threat — ALICE Guidelines
In the event of imminent danger, follow ALICE. Remember — ALICE is not linear. Do each step as necessary:
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Alert
Be aware of your surroundings and any sound/sight/smell/feeling that does not fit the situation.
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Lockdown
Stay in place. Secure your location by barricading doors and windows. Spread out and stay out of view of doors/windows.
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Inform
Dial #99 for an all-school alert. Give the location and description of the threat. Call 911 if possible. Communicate to the office.
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Counter(Staff and MS/HS students only)
Only if life is in imminent danger and face-to-face with the threat. Use improvised weapons, disrupt the intruder's actions by yelling, throwing objects, and overwhelming the brain.
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Evacuate
If safe to do so and students can be kept together, run away from danger to a safe or predetermined location.
Practice Drills
Preschool and elementary students should be given instruction during the first week of school. An all-school drill will be held twice a year — first during the first month of school and again in January. Woodland Police Department, staff, students, and parents will be notified prior to all-school drills.
Leaving the Classroom or School Grounds
Students must never leave the classroom or school grounds without permission from a teacher or staff. Walking, not running, in the walkways is expected.
Students are never to enter a classroom without teacher or staff permission. Students leaving the school grounds must be accompanied by a parent or other approved adult. No students will be allowed to leave the campus alone or with other students without proper parent notification and approval.
Commentary — Leaving the Classroom
After 8:30 am, NO student should go to the office without permission. Students should use the side door to the office (inside the gate). Students may only leave school early through the elementary office. Do not contact parents to come pick up their child. Call Heidi to have her contact parents.
History of Woodland Christian School
Woodland Christian School was established in 1974 as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Woodland, which has since changed its name to Life Pointe Church. In 1998, they began the building of a new campus on a 43-acre parcel on Matmor Road in southeast Woodland. This campus provided the space for further expansion, including the addition of a High School. Woodland Christian High School (WCHS) was founded in September of 1999 and included the enrollment of 9th and 10th graders. WCHS moved to the new Matmor campus in the fall of 2000. The 11th grade was added for the academic year 2000–2001 and the 12th grade in 2001–2002.
In 2009, with the welfare of both the church and school in mind, the board of Life Pointe Church decided to separate the ministries of church and school so that both ministries could thrive. The separation became official on July 1, 2009 and a school board was selected to oversee Woodland Christian Schools. In 2015, the elementary campus moved to its current location on the Matmor campus. In 2022, the Preschool joined the other schools at its new location near the elementary campus.
Mission Statement
Woodland Christian School exists by God's grace and for His glory to educate and prepare students for college and Christian life. By faith in Christ, our students, parents, and staff can change the world.
Philosophy of Education
The educational process in a Christian school is dependent on a biblical philosophy that provides the correct worldview and essential truths for life so that children may be prepared to assume their proper place in the home, the church, and the community. Accordingly, the following is the Philosophy of Education for Woodland Christian School:
Education
We will provide a safe and loving environment for students to learn. We will seek excellence in all that we do. We will work with parents to prepare and equip their student for college and to live as a light in this dark world.
Service
With Christ as our example, students will learn the power of serving others. In humility, we will look not only to our own interests, but to the interests of others.
Character
Students and staff will strive to live like Christ and be a light at home, at school, and in the community. Whether in school or out, students will respect those in authority, be known by the fruit of the spirit, be responsible, respectful and motivated to excel in all they do. We expect students and staff to be humble in all they do.
Faith
Students will receive Biblical training to help them grow in their knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ. By God's grace, students and families will come to know Jesus Christ as their savior and will communicate God's love to those they come in contact with.
Woodland Christian School
Woodland Christian School includes four separate schools: Preschool, Elementary School (kindergarten through fifth grade), Middle School (sixth through eighth grade), and High School (ninth through twelfth grade).
The Board of Directors
The governing body of Woodland Christian Schools is the Foundation for Excellence School Board. These Christian leaders serve unsalaried, in accordance with the non-profit status of the school.
Professional Organizations
Woodland Christian School is registered with the state as an accepted and recognized school. Our school (elementary through high school) is dual-accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Woodland Christian High School is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the National Honor Society (NHS).
Non-Discrimination Policy
Students shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race at Woodland Christian School.
Statement of Faith
We believe ONLY the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21).
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We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).
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We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33),
• His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35),
• His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26),
• His miracles (John 2:11),
• His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9),
• His Resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4),
• His Ascension to the right hand of God (Mark 16:19),
• His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).
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We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God's grace and through faith alone are we saved (John 3:16–19, 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8–9; Ephesians 2:8–10; Titus 3:5).
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of condemnation (John 5:28–29).
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We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:12–13, Galatians 3:26–28).
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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13–14; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19–20; Ephesians 4:30, 5:18).
Statement of Biblical Authority
The statement of faith stated in the WCS bylaws does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe (2 Timothy 3:15–17).
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the WCS Statement of Faith (1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7).
For purposes of WCS Statement of Faith, practice, policy, and discipline, the WCS Board is the final interpretive authority on the Bible's meaning and application. The New International Version is the officially adopted version of the Bible used at Woodland Christian School.
Right of Discretion Statement
Woodland Christian School seeks to work in conjunction with the home to prepare students for Christian life. Of necessity, this involves the school's understanding and belief of what qualities and characteristics exemplify a Christian life. The school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student if the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home or the activities of the student are counter to or are in opposition to the biblical lifestyle the school teaches and if this lifestyle impedes the mission of Woodland Christian School as determined by the board of directors.
Visiting the School
The school welcomes adult visitors. Visitors need to stop by the school office to sign in and receive a visitor's pass. Parents should make arrangements with the school office before coming to visit a classroom. They should stop by the school office when picking up the child for a special or personal engagement away from the school. Younger brothers or sisters may not visit the classroom during school hours unless the teacher has approved. Clearance from the office must be obtained for all visitors.
Parent Expectations
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Be familiar with the foundational beliefs of WCS as outlined in the Handbook.
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Show courtesy to school standards and beliefs by dressing and behaving appropriately — honoring the standards while participating in school events or when on campus.
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Honor the guidelines provided for specific events by enforcing them with your student and in your own choices when you are involved.
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Show courteous sportsmanship to officials, visiting teams and parents during sporting events.
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Honor the role of administration, teachers, staff and coaches as they uphold standards in various arenas.
Grievance Procedure
Matthew 18:15–19 admonishes us to communicate directly with those with whom we have an issue. This model given by God allows for those involved to express their perspective on the matter so that discussion and resolution can take place — preserving the relationship, limiting gossip, and allowing for forgiveness and healing for the good of all parties involved and to the Glory of God.
Matthew 18:15–19
"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
If you have a concern regarding grades, homework, activities, or something related to a teacher and/or staff member, you should communicate that concern directly with the teacher/staff member. Keep the following in mind:
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The best form of communication when dealing with a sensitive issue is to speak with the teacher/staff member face-to-face.
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No matter what form of communication is used (in person, phone, or email), always do your best to be respectful and look for opportunities to find common ground. We as a school value your perspective and expect that you will provide our employees the ability to share their perspective as well.
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When communicating in writing, attempt to be as succinct as possible. Should the email contain more than 4 sentences or require in-depth explanation, please consider meeting in person.
If you are unable to resolve this concern directly with the teacher/staff member, you may then contact the following people in order. The communication standards above apply to each person contacted:
• The employee's direct supervisor
• The principal or director who oversees the employee (if different than the direct supervisor)
• The school administrator
Should you be unable to resolve the concern with the Administrator, you may contact the President of the School Board and request that the concern be heard before the School Board. If the President is unable to resolve the concern, he/she will determine whether or not this issue should be heard before the entire Board. In the event this issue will be brought before the Board, you will be notified when the meeting will be held.
There will be times when we will have to agree to disagree, put differences aside, and move forward for the good of the school and the student. Whatever the outcome of the grievance process, respect the position of those involved and move forward in forgiveness courteously and honorably.
Academic Course Study For Elementary
BIBLECharacter Foundation
MATHConcepts, Computation, Application
READINGOral, Comprehension
HANDWRITINGPrinting and Cursive
LANGUAGE ARTSGrammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Composition, and Dictation
SOCIAL STUDIES
SCIENCE
P.E.
Student Conduct
It is our desire that students, faculty, and staff behave in a respectful and courteous manner in the classroom, around campus, during athletic activities, and in personal lives.
Addressing Faculty, Staff & Adults
Students will address all adults by their last name and appropriate title, such as Mrs. Smith, or Mr. Johnson.
Behavior Expectations
"Prefer one another in love." Scripture also tells us that a child's character is known by his/her actions. Each day teachers and staff work diligently to provide the best opportunity for academic, spiritual, social, and personal growth for each student. Cooperation with the expectations of WCS and exercising courtesy and obedience toward school rules and those who enforce them will help to promote a safe and encouraging learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Classroom Behavior
Students are expected to know and follow the teacher's classroom rules and procedures.
Students must never leave the classroom or school grounds without permission from a teacher.
Students are expected to take proper care of school buildings, furniture, books, and other school provided materials.
Students are expected to enter and leave the classroom in orderly fashion.
Respecting the teacher and other students is important at all times.
Playground Behavior
Students are expected to comply with all playground and lunch rules and procedures.
Respecting and obeying adult supervisors, including volunteers, is required.
Fighting
Striking another with intent to do bodily harm is a serious offense, and students may be suspended or expelled for such behavior. We do not consider this kind of activity in keeping with the Christian standard of conduct. Students must not hit, punch, wrestle, etc. other students.
Words and Actions
Students are expected to always be respectful and kind in their interactions with other students. Vulgar or inappropriate vocabulary and/or conversation will not be tolerated. This includes conversation and actions on the playground. Any show of physical, romantic affection between students (e.g., kissing, holding hands) is not allowed.
Lunch
Students are expected to eat their lunches in designated areas.
Students not eating food items brought from home should bring them back home rather than throwing them away.
Students may never share lunch items with other students.
A special table will be provided for students with food allergies.
Soda is not to be brought for lunch.
Respecting Authority
Students are expected to respond with respect for and a willingness to obey their teachers, staff, and volunteers helping out in the classroom, library, lunch area, or playground.
Chapel
Chapel is a time when our school meets together to sing and be taught principles from God's word. Our singing time is led by special guests, our middle school or high school chapel bands, or one of our elementary school classes. We invite speakers to come and share a lesson with our students. We expect students to be orderly and respectful to those who are speaking.
Commentary — Chapel
Chapels begin at 8:30am in the Performing Arts Building every Friday. You should approach the Performing Arts Building from the walkway between the baseball fields. Classes enter on either side of the building depending on where assigned seating is located.
Mrs. Geiser organizes chapel and schedules the speakers and worship leaders. This schedule is shared with you so that your class can sign up to lead worship.
Students should enter the Theater in an orderly manner and respect the musicians and speakers presenting. All announcements need to be approved by the principal or administrator before chapel. Teachers are expected to remain with their class during chapel unless participating in the program.
Students should remove hats, jackets, and any non-WCS sweatshirt. Exceptions may be made if the temperature in the building is unusually cold.
Personal Belongings
All personal belongings and all clothing should be clearly labeled and marked to prevent loss.
Lost and Found
Students are responsible for maintaining personal and school issued materials. Lost articles will be stored in a container in the office. Articles not claimed by the beginning of major school vacations and by the end of the school year will be given away to a charitable organization.
Sharing Things From Home
Children should not bring toys to school for play during school, except acceptable sports equipment that they are willing to share during recess. The teacher may confiscate toys brought from home. If there is something considered of special value to the class, permission may be obtained from the teacher.
Items Not to Be Brought to School
The only items that should be brought to school are those requested by the teacher and playground acceptable sports equipment (no hard baseballs or bats). Items allowed in extended care must be kept in the backpack during the school day. Chewing gum is not to be brought to school or to school sponsored activities, unless requested by the teacher.
Cell Phones
Any cell phones brought to school must be kept in the student's backpack and on silent at all times. Students are not allowed to use cell phones during school time. If a student is caught using his or her cell phone during school or not on silent, the student's cell phone will be confiscated until the end of the day. Students may only use their cell phone under the guidance of a teacher or support staff.
Many smartwatches share the same functions as cell phones (e.g., WIFI, texting, telecommunications). Thus, these types of devices are included in the above policy, even if on "school mode" or similar parental control, and should be kept in the student's backpack at all times. Site principals are given discretion when considering exceptions.
Steps for Continuing Violations
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First offense: Cell phone confiscated until the end of the day and returned after the parent has been contacted.
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Second offense: Phone will be confiscated and returned only to the student's parents.
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Third offense: For two weeks, the student's phone must be checked into the front office at the beginning of each day and picked up at the end of each day.
Phone Calls Home
Students will NOT be allowed to use the office phone without permission from a teacher.
General Behavior Away From School
Students involved in off campus activities involving drinking of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, tobacco or immoral acts may be expelled at the option of the administration.
Expulsion Policy and Procedures
Woodland Christian School is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. In rare circumstances where a student's actions significantly disrupt the school community or pose a threat to the safety of others, expulsion may be considered. The expulsion process is guided by policies and procedures outlined in the school's Policy and Procedure Manual. These procedures ensure thorough investigation, clear communication with parents, and a fair hearing process. Parents are encouraged to review the manual for a comprehensive understanding of the steps involved and the rights of students and families during this process.
Attendance — General
Consistent attendance contributes positively to the success of any student. Students at WCS are expected to practice discipline and responsibility by being in attendance each day, except for personal or family illness, bereavement, medical/dental appointments, or an unusual circumstance. It is important for parents to communicate and work with their child's teacher in order to get missing work completed in a timely manner. Missing in person instruction may contribute to difficulty for future learning.
Eat a Good Breakfast
Whole grain bread, eggs and hot cereal for breakfast may not increase intelligence, but it will help give your child the necessary power to produce at their peak all morning.
Nutrition Break for K–5
To encourage children to eat fresh fruit we have a "Fruit Break" during our morning recess. Each child may bring from home a fresh fruit and/or vegetable. Cheese, nuts, yogurt, jerky, and peanut butter or cheese with crackers may be brought. Anything that is not a fresh fruit or vegetable must be a healthy protein (e.g., no cookies, crackers alone, breakfast bars, chips, candy, etc.)
Time Schedules
M, T, Th, F
Wednesday
Minimum Day
Elementary School
8:15am–2:45pm
8:15am–2pm
8:15am–11:50am
Middle School
8:25am–2:55pm
8:25am–2:10pm
8:25am–12:00pm
High School
7:50am–2:35pm
7:50am–2:15pm
7:50am–12:10pm
Elementary students (grades K–5) arriving at school before 7:55 a.m. will be required to go to Extended Care until 8:00 a.m. and parents will be charged the regular morning Extended Care fee. Also, students not picked up by 3:00 p.m. on regular days, by 2:10 p.m. on early release days, or 12:10 on minimum days will be required to go to Extended Care for their safety. Parents will be charged the regular Extended Care fee. This is simply a protective measure.
Extended Care
Extended Care is for those parents who need supervision for their children before and/or after school. Our before and after school childcare is an extension of the school day. Extended Care opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. We provide playground supervision and a homework room. This time is designed for children to work alone on their homework. It is the child's responsibility to use this time when needed.
We have an afternoon snack time where the children can eat whatever is left in their lunches. We encourage parents to pack an extra snack item that can stay in their lunches for after school.
We ask that you wait with your children in the car until Extended Care opens at 7:00 a.m. We will sign your child in when they arrive. At 8:00 a.m. we send children to class. The Kindergarten and 1st graders will be walked to class.
After school our staff will sign children in when they arrive at Extended Care. Parents will be responsible for signing children out at the end of their day. Parents will be charged according to the sign-in sheet.
Your child may bring clothes to change into after school. They must wear socks, even with sandals. No spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, spandex shorts or inappropriate printing on clothing will be permitted.
Toys may be brought from home. We are not responsible for lost, broken or stolen items. All cubbies and hanger areas must be cleaned out daily. Nothing should be left in Extended Care. We have a "lost and found" and encourage parents and students to check it often.
Please feel free to contact Extended Care if you have any questions.
Inclement Weather
Changes to outdoor facility usage during regular recess, lunch, and PE will be made in the event of inclement weather. The benchmarks for these include:
Poor Air Quality — AQI of 151 or above
Steady Rain — more than a sprinkle
Cold Weather — temperatures around 55°F or below
Excessive Heat — Excessive Heat Warning issued by the NWS
High Winds — sustained winds around 7 mph or above
Note: Students will be outside for carpool and restroom usage.
Commentary — Inclement Weather Protocols
Poor Air Quality (AQI 151+)
• Snack will be eaten inside classrooms
• Lunch will be eaten inside the MPR
• Recess will be inside classrooms; yard duty/admin supervision provided as much as possible to give teachers a break
• PE will be in the MPR or classrooms
• Extended care play time will be inside
Steady Rain (more than a sprinkle)
• Snack will be eaten inside classrooms
• Lunch will be eaten inside the MPR
• Recess will be inside classrooms; yard duty/admin supervision provided as much as possible to give teachers a break
• PE will be in the MPR or classrooms
• Extended care play time will be inside
Cold Weather (around 55°F or below)
• Snack will be eaten outside
• Lunch will be eaten inside the MPR
• Recess will be outside
• PE will be outside
• Extended care play time will be outside
Excessive Heat (NWS Excessive Heat Warning)
• Snack will be eaten outside
• Lunch will be eaten inside the MPR
• Morning recess will be outside
• Lunch recess will be inside classrooms; yard duty/admin supervision provided as much as possible to give teachers a break
• PE will be in the MPR or classrooms
• Extended care play time will be inside
High Winds (sustained winds ~7 mph or above)
• Snack will be eaten inside classrooms
• Lunch will be eaten inside the MPR
• Recess will be outside
• PE will be outside
• Extended care play time will be outside
Computer Use Policy — General Information
Woodland Christian School provides iPad/computer equipment, computer services, and Internet access to its students and staff for educational purposes only.
Access to the Internet will enable students to explore libraries, newspapers, and encyclopedias; to use the most up-to-date data from research institutions; and to communicate with people all over the world.
We believe that the benefits to students from access to the Internet (namely information resources and the opportunity for collaboration) exceed any disadvantages. However, families should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive to some people.
Woodland Christian School has taken available precautions through the use of filtering software to restrict access to controversial materials and chat rooms. However, on an ever-changing global network, it is impossible to control all materials, and students may find ways to discover inappropriate information.
Students who inadvertently access inappropriate material should notify the supervising teacher, so that the site can be blocked. Immediate attention of the teacher will help avoid any problems if the access is picked up during the monitoring process.
These guidelines are provided here so that staff, community, student users, and the parents/guardians of students are aware of their responsibilities. Woodland Christian School may modify these rules at any time by publishing the modified rule(s) on the system.
Computer Use Policy — Rules
Students are responsible for good behavior on the WCS network. It is expected that students will place high value on honesty, integrity, and sound moral interaction with people in all areas of their lives, including the use of the WCS network.
Accordingly, the following will not be tolerated:
Accessing, displaying, or sending text or graphics that are sexually suggestive; pornographic; violent; or that contain inappropriate religious/ethnic references or cultic content or obscene language
Playing of any arcade-type game
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others
Copying, modifying, or deleting any system or program files
Installing any software (including Internet shareware) without permission from a network administrator
Plagiarism (as with any other source, you must give credit for any information you use from the Internet)
Posing as another person through email communication
Computer Use Policy — Vandalism
Vandalism will result in cancellation of system privileges and other disciplinary measures in compliance with the school's policy and the discipline code. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, the system, or any of the agencies or other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone or of doing intentional damage to hardware or software resident on the system.
Computer Use Policy — Online Conduct
Any action by a student that is determined by a system administrator to constitute an inappropriate use of network resources or to improperly restrict other students from using those resources is strictly prohibited and may result in appropriate action in compliance with the school's discipline code.
Transmission of material, information or software in violation of any local, state, or federal law is also prohibited and is a breach of the Terms and Conditions. Users and their parents/guardians specifically agree to indemnify Woodland Christian School and the system administrators for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the school relating to, or arising out of, any breach of this section (Online Conduct) by the user.
Use of the WCS network is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use will result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary action.
Conclusion
WCS teachers and staff take their roles as educators seriously and are committed to the development of each young person entrusted to the care of WCS. Academically, they will focus on guiding students to become effective communicators, lifelong critical-thinkers, and quality producers. Socially, they will encourage students to contribute positively to their community. Spiritually, their desire is that each student be characterized as a person of faith, having accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, and striving each day to become more like Him.
