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.
Be familiar with the foundational beliefs of WCS as outlined in the Handbook.
Show courtesy to school standards and beliefs by dressing and behaving appropriately - honoring the standards while participating in school events or when on campus.
Honor the guidelines provided for specific events by enforcing them with your student and in your own choices when you are involved.
Show courteous sportsmanship to officials, visiting teams and parents during sporting events.
Honor the role of administration, teachers, staff and coaches as they uphold standards in various arenas.
Matthew 18:15 - 19 admonishes use to communicate directly with those with whom we have 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 when communicating a concern:
a. The best form of communication when dealing with a sensitive issue is to speak with the teacher/staff member face-to-face.
b. 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.
c. 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 about your concern. The communication standards above apply to each person contacted as we attempt to resolve your concern:
a. The employee’s direct supervisor
b. The principal or director who oversees the employee (if different than the direct supervisor)
c. 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.