Quick Reference Guide

The School Day:

The school day is from 8:00 AM through 3:10 PM. No student is permitted to enter the building before 7:55 AM unless dropped off by a bus, specifically attending a club, or supervised activity.

Absences:

Please call or email the house office to alert them if your child will be late or absent. Students need a note signed by a parent/guardian explaining any absence. Students are responsible for obtaining missed work when they are absent.

Lateness and Early Dismissal:

If a student arrives after homebase, they should report directly to their house office (homebase is from 8:07-8:14 AM). Early dismissals require a written request from a parent/guardian and students will meet you outside the building. Without a note, parents/guardians must enter the school building to sign students out. A student will be released to an adult approved on the Emergency Contact Form.

The Weber ID Card:

A Weber ID Card is issued at the beginning of the school year. Students are required to carry this card during the school day. This ID card is also used as a bus pass, library card, and lunch card.

Lunch:

One-half of the 45-minute lunch period is allocated for eating and one-half of the period may be spent in supervised recess. Visit Food Services on the District homepage under “District” for pricing information. The card operates as a debit card and a check can be made payable to the PW School District or go to MySchoolBucks.com to add money. When the account is under $10, you will receive a reminder to replenish the account.

Forgotten Items/Lost and Found:

Parents may drop off forgotten items at the security vestibule. Students are responsible to check for such items. Lost and found is in the cafeteria.

Who to call/email and when?

Academic Concerns:

If you have concerns about issues such as: your child’s academic performance/progress or questions about the curriculum, please observe the following contact protocol:

1st contact - Teacher

2nd contact - School Counselor

3rd contact - Department Chairperson

4rd contact - Assistant Principal

5th contact - Principal

6th contact - Director (Creative Arts, Health & Physical Education, ENL)

7th contact - Sean Feeney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
8th contact - Michael Hynes, Superintendent

Behavioral/Social Concerns:

If you have concerns about issues such as: bullying or harassment of your child at school; your child does not seem to be fitting in or has few or no friends; your child often appears to be depressed, unhappy or is very stressed, please observe the following contact protocol:

1st contact - Teacher/School Counselor

2nd contact - School Psychologist/Social Worker

3rd contact - Assistant Principal

4th contact - Principal

Athletic & Extra-curricular Activities Concerns:

If you would like to get your child involved in after school activities, have questions about an extra-curricular activity, want information regarding the “cut” policy, or would like to know why your child was “cut” from an athletic team; please observe the following contact protocol:

1st contact - Coach/Club Advisor

2nd contact - Athletic Director/Chairperson

3rd contact - Asst. Principal

4th contact – Principal

Department Chair/Lead Teacher:

Social Studies

Mr. Barbara

Quick Reference Guide

House Offices: