Campus Procedures
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
The school opens each day at 7:45 a.m.
GEMS should not arrive at the YWLA campus prior to 7:40 a.m. After 7:45 a.m., students may go to the cafeteria until the school day begins at 8:05 a.m. School will end at 3:25 p.m. All students are to ride the bus home or be picked up by 4:00 p.m.
Times may be subject to change for the 2021-2022 school year.
CHARACTER CARDS
CHARACTER CARDS
Character Cards are a communication tool between educators and families that are used to record merits and demerits. Through the use of Character Cards, students are incentivized to engage in responsible leadership on campus.
MERITS & DEMERITS
MERITS & DEMERITS
Students receive merits through actively representing our creed:
o Extra effort - "I will rise to exceptionality."o Complimentary behavior that influences others - "Our character will shine with unity and integrity."o Service & participation in extracurricular, community or enrichment activities - "I will be a servant leader."Students receive merits through actively representing our creed:
Students receive demerits based on the following:
o Tardinesso Inappropriate languageo Disruptive behavioro Food, candy, gum, etc.o Failure to attend assigned activitieso Disrespect to adults or peerso Failure to complete homeworko Uniform violationsStudents receive demerits based on the following:
DEMERIT CONSEQUENCES
DEMERIT CONSEQUENCES
Student consequences begin at the third demerit and vary by grade level. Consequences include and are not limited to detention during lunch or after school.
We believe that all students are able to better improve their behavior. We expect students to:
• Reflect on the behavior choices they are making• Consider the impact their behavior has on them as well as their classmates, teachers, and parents• Think of positive behavior choices for the futureWe believe that all students are able to better improve their behavior. We expect students to:
LEARNING TRIP POLICIES
LEARNING TRIP POLICIES
YWLA traditionally affords students the opportunity to participate in educational and extra-curricular trips to expose students to field-based explorations. Students must meet all guidelines established by our administration and trip sponsor(s):
Responsibility:
1. Students must submit any fees, transportation waivers, medical forms, etc. on time.2. Students must clear all school obligations (overdue library books, lost textbooks, etc.) with written documentation to provide to the trip sponsor by the established deadline.Responsibility:
Grades, Discipline, and Participation:
1. Approval may be denied on the basis of inappropriate behavior.2. Students with low advisory grades may not participate in field trips.3. Middle school students must have all grades above 85%.Grades, Discipline, and Participation:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service refers to any services a person performs for the benefit of their community. All YWLA students are expected to complete and document community service hours on a school provided log with a signature from the service's event coordinator. (Alternate documentation may be accepted with approval from an administrator.)
2021-22 Bell Schedule YWLA.pdf