Lower School
Handbook
2016-2017
Table of Contents
About the School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Faculty & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Academic Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Academic Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Homework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Honesty & Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Instructional Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parent-Teacher Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parent Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programs Before & After School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Snacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Policies & Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Arrival & Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
School Closings & Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . 14
Student Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Conduct & Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Personal Items at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use of Campus & Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technology Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Integration of Technology at WCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Acceptable Use Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents · 2
About the School
History
In 1963, several courageous families took the bold
step to start a private school. Dissatisfied with the education that their children were getting, they banded
together, laid out a plan, committed the resources,
and started on a journey by creating Wichita Collegiate School. That was 51 years ago and the dream is
still forging into the future today.
Collegiate was founded on principles by people with
principles. Basic to its core beliefs on educational
philosophy, Collegiate’s founding emphasis was on
academic excellence in a college preparatory program, individual attention to and recognition of each
student in a low student-teacher ratio environment,
and the development of sound personal values necessary for responsible citizenship.
An eye on excellence, an emphasis on academics,
and an environment dedicated to the individual student is where Collegiate started, where it is today,
and where it will be tomorrow.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Wichita Collegiate School is to educate today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders
through a diverse and caring community with passionate teachers and an inspiring curriculum.
Statement of Principles
The Mission of Wichita Collegiate School is accomplished by providing innovative and challenging educational programs in order to:
•prepare each student for higher education and a
productive and personally fulfilling life,
•endow each student with independence, responsibility, confidence, and the ability to build upon
acquired learning skills;
•instill an enduring commitment to personal improvement;
•impart to students the excitement that comes
from understanding and from solving genuine
problems;
•foster integrity, humility, tolerance, and a realization of the worth of others.
LOWER SCHOOL GOALS
Wichita Collegiate School is an independent, college preparatory school that provides a variety of academic, athletic, artistic, and musical opportunities
for the Lower School student. These opportunities
occur in a supportive atmosphere designed to:
•develop academic skills;
•motivate and empower individuals to educate
themselves continually;
•cultivate an appreciation for learning;
•promote respect towards others;
•strengthen moral values;
•enhance aesthetic understanding;
•foster emotional, social, and physical well-being;
•and develop responsibility and self-discipline.
The WCS Difference
What makes Wichita Collegiate School special?
•WCS is a friendly, welcoming community that encompasses families of diverse ethnicity, religious
beliefs, and socioeconomic circumstances. The
common thread among our families is that they
all value high quality education. Our community
is frequently described as a family.
•We are committed to academic excellence, including an accelerated curriculum, opportunities for advanced-level courses for students who
desire greater depth in a subject, and a focus on
finding the optimum college placement for each
of our graduates.
•Our focus is on the individual student and our
goal is to inspire each student to do his or her
best. This is facilitated by small classes, an “active
learning” environment that combines hands-on
experiences with learning by doing, and close
relationships between our faculty and students.
•Our commitment to academic excellence and
our focus on the individual student is evidenced
by our commitment to after-school tutorials.
Teachers stay after school so that students can
ask questions, review for tests, explore new topics of interest, or just chat.
•Students at WCS do not have to choose between
being a scholar, an athlete, or an artist. They can
do it all, at a high level.
•We strive for excellence in everything we do.
This is true not only in academics, in the arts, and
in athletics, but also in the quality of students’
thought and in their commitment to integrity and
About · 3
About the School
service.
•We have outstanding faculty who know their
subjects, are skilled in teaching, mentoring, and
coaching, and care deeply about each individual
student.
•We strive to provide the best possible resources,
including physical facilities, computer and science technologies, sports venues, and performing arts studios.
•We are committed to technological innovation as
we seek to use technology to enhance learning
units that are already a valued part of our curriculum.
•Our focus is on service to families by providing
the highest quality education, tailored to the
needs of each student, in an environment that
fosters a deep sense of intergenerational community. Having students age 2 through grade 12
on one campus facilitates the school being a focus for the whole family.
STATEMENT ON RELIGION
At Wichita Collegiate School, we seek to create an environment in which values are both taught and experienced. Our history is rooted in the Judeo-Christian
tradition, however, we hold a position of openness
and respect for other religious traditions represented in the Collegiate community. Celebrations and
topics will frequently have a Christian emphasis, but
over time, a wide variety of religious ideas and values will be discussed and expressed. Students will
be excused from activities or celebrations with a religious emphasis upon the request of the parents.
STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY
Wichita Collegiate School believes that the diversity of its community, which in simplest terms means
the ways in which people are different, enhances the
School’s ability to implement its mission. Education
involves acknowledging and valuing what is comfortable and known and leading students to an understanding and appreciation of what is new and different. Encountering different perspectives, ideas, ways
of thinking and understandings is an essential part
of this process. Through their experience with such
differences, students develop the ability to think critically, to make informed judgments, to imagine, to
understand, and to grow.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION &
ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
Wichita Collegiate School is committed to providing
all of its students and employees an environment
which is free of discrimination, intimidation, insult,
and harassment based upon race, color, religion,
sex, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability. All
students and employees are expected to uphold
and abide by this policy.
Discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability of a student by a student, of an employee by
another employee, or of a student by an employee
is always improper and will not be tolerated. This includes vulgar, offensive, profane or insulting behavior, and comments or jokes directed toward a student or employee, either in person or written form,
texting, phone messages, and social media.
Students who engage in sexual harassment will be
subject to appropriate discipline, including suspension or expulsion. Sexual harassment is any activity of sexual nature that is unwanted or unwelcome,
including - but not limited to - unwanted touching,
pinching, patting, verbal comments of a sexual nature, sexual name calling, pressure to engage in sexual activity, repeated propositions, and unwanted
body contact.
A student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual or other forms of harassment or discrimination should discuss the problem with a teacher, a counselor, or the Division Head.
All complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. If Wichita Collegiate School determines that
the accused student or employee acted improperly,
appropriate action shall be taken which is reasonably
calculated to end the harassment. Every reasonable
effort as allowed by law will be made to keep the
specifics of the complaint confidential. False complaints will result in discipline, up to and including
termination or expulsion, of the person making the
false accusations.
About · 4
Faculty & Staff
Lower School Administration
Dr. Heather Eubank, Head of Lower School
– B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Wichita State University;
Administrative Certificate, Baker University
(316) 771-2201 - [email protected]
Kathy Rukes, Administrative Assistant – B.A.,
Creighton University; M.Ed., University of Kansas
(316) 771-2251 - [email protected]
Lower School Counselor
Jennifer Hearne, EC & LS Counselor, Positive Steps
– B.S, Kansas University; B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State
University
(316) 771-2238 - [email protected]
First Grade
Alisa Lundstedt – B.A., Wichita State University;
ESOL Endorsement, Newman University
(316) 634-0489 x508 - [email protected]
Laura Reed – B.A., M.Ed., University of MissouriColumbia
(316) 634-0489 x459 - [email protected]
Renée Shofner – B.S., Sterling College; M.A.T.,
Friends University
(316) 634-0489 x516 - [email protected]
Jena Simms – B.A., Friends University; B.A., Fort
Hays State University
(316) 634-0489 x452 - [email protected]
Second Grade
Joshua Griffis – B.A., Fort Hays State University
(316) 634-0489 x541 - [email protected]
Fourth Grade
Pam Armor – B.S., University of Oklahoma
(316) 634-0489 x519 - [email protected]
Mamba Tibbals – B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma
State University
(316) 634-0489 x562 - [email protected]
Cassandra Timko – B.S., Oklahoma State University
(316) 634-0489 x 453 - [email protected]
Specials
Loni Griffin, LS Music – B.Mus., Friends University
(316) 634-0489 x591 - [email protected]
Ashleigh Hennessy, LS Physical Education – B.S.,
Wichita State University
(316) 771-2297 - [email protected]
Kristy Hoffman, LS Computer Lab – B.A., Wichita
State University; M.B.A, Wichita State University
(316) 634-0489 x476 - [email protected]
Sherri Newlin, LS Science – B.A., University of
Kansas, Wichita State University
(316) 634-0489 x464 - [email protected]
Alejandra Pizarro-Rommann, Spanish Grades 4-6 –
B.A., University of Texas El Paso
(316) 634-0489 x411 - [email protected]
Pat Swearingen, LS Art – B.A., Wichita State University
(316) 634-0489 x404 - [email protected]
Library
Leslie Prechtel, Head Librarian – B.A., Wichita State
University; M.L.A. (Masters in Library Science),
Emporia State University
(316) 634-0489 x217 - [email protected]
Shirley Meissner – B.S., Friends University; M.A.T,
Friends University
Tonya Broberg, Library Assistant
Patti Yetter – B. A., Wichita State University
Assistant Teachers
Tessa Aldag – B.A., University of Kansas
(316) 634-0489 x475 - [email protected]
(316) 634-0489 x526 - [email protected]
Third Grade
Cindy Davis – B.S., University of Arkansas; M.Ed.,
Wichita State University
(316) 634-0489 x461 - [email protected]
Alanea Endsley – B.S., Emporia University; M.S.Ed.
Newman University
(316) 634-0489 x 474 - [email protected]
Jaime Hutchinson – B.A., Wichita State University;
M.Ed., Baker University; ESOL Endorsement, Wichita
State University
(316) 634-0489 x217 - [email protected]
[email protected]
Diana Maloney – B.A., University of Kansas
[email protected]
Anne Root – B.S., Emporia State University
[email protected]
Lower School Kids Club
Kathy Breeden
(316) 771-2309 - [email protected]
Amanda Ashby
(316) 771-2309
(316) 634-0489 X451 - [email protected]
Faculty · 5
Academic Life
CURRICULUM
The Lower School is staffed with experienced, supportive teachers who help our students love learning.
Each day is filled with activities that help build a foundation for academic and social achievement. The Lower School curriculum is designed to ensure success as
our students grow. Low student-to-teacher ratios help
create an environment of individualized instruction
fostering self-expression, encouraging problem-solving, and teaching life-long study skills. Our Lower
School program for Grades One through Four is one
that honors the important inter-connectedness of the
social and the academic needs of young children. Extensive research supports our belief that how children
feel affects how they learn. Lower School teachers at
Wichita Collegiate School create an active, child-centered environment of inquiry, exploration, and problem solving as they nourish each child’s progress
along the developmental continuum. By embracing
the learning needs of all children and working tirelessly to customize a learning journey for each child,
we keep them engaged and help them soar. An environment of mutual respect, support, and collaboration lays the groundwork for success in the exciting
and challenging work that lies ahead for each child.
First Grade
First grade is a time for your child to learn to love
school, increase personal responsibilities, find success in their endeavors, and know that teachers and
classmates are special friends. In addition to the curricular goals of math, language, science, the arts, and
physical education, we are committed to helping students find school an emotionally and intellectually
healthy atmosphere where they can strive to reach
their full potential.
Second Grade
Second graders continue to be active students who
celebrate their uniqueness and individual learning
styles through lessons that enhance their learning.
Teachers create a safe and loving environment and
are committed to finding the strengths in each child
while encouraging them to meet their full potential
both socially and academically. Students begin organizational skills through the use of planners to promote successful learning and accountability. They
are involved each day in the process of becoming
fluent readers while experiencing the joy of literature. Throughout the year our students are actively
growing in subject areas of mathematics, phonics,
grammar, writing, presentation skills, and geogra-
phy. Students are engaged in all learning activities
through the use of several technology tools including SMARTboards, laptops, iPads, and SMART Response Clickers and through cooperative learning
engagement strategies.
Third Grade
The third-grade student is growing in every direction. He/she is full of energy, enjoys life, loves to talk,
acts quickly, and thinks concretely. In third grade, the
teachers strive to meet the individual needs of each
child. Organization and the development of study
skills are key factors to being a successful student.
We work to develop good attitudes, self-discipline,
caring for others, responsibility, and pride in one’s
work. These traits are essential to ensure future success in Collegiate’s rigorous curriculum.
Fourth Grade
Fourth grade is the year to polish all work habits
and study skills that have previously been implemented. Fourth grade teachers focus on cultivating
within their students self-confidence, independence
in thinking skills, excitement for learning, and being
exemplary role models. We hold high expectations
for best effort and quality work. Fourth grade curriculum is challenging, and presented in a departmentalized format with rotations for Reading, Math, and
English/Writing instruction. Exclusive to fourth grade
are leadership opportunities as members of Student
Council, business owners of the Chillers Enterprise,
participants of the Windows and Mirrors Heritage
Project, and cast members of the Fourth Grade Musical Production. The result? Confident students who
are prepared to excel in Middle School!
Specials
The “Specials Team” is dedicated to giving each Lower School student a well-rounded education. The
eight enhancement courses include science, physical education, music, art, computer skills, library,
foreign language instruction in both French and
Spanish, and Positive Steps, which covers everything
from character education to friendship skills. The students attend each class at least once a week giving
them the opportunity to grow, achieve, and enjoy the
Wichita Collegiate experience. These enhancement
courses are a large part of why Collegiate is a unique
and diverse learning environment. We believe there
is more to an elementary education than just reading
and math. Students flourish in these courses and begin to identify their passions from a very young age.
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Academic Life
Library
All Lower School students visit the library once a
week. Students check out two books for a two-week
period. Fines for overdue books are 10 cents a day
with a maximum of $2.00 per book. The library hours
are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT
Progress Reports
Written academic reports are issued every twelve
weeks for each trimester. Students in Lower School
receive academic reports of skills-based achievement in language arts, social studies, mathematics,
behavioral development, and enhancement classes.
Commentaries for each student are included each
trimester on the printed progress report.
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
For purposes of ascertaining performance relative to
national norms and to assess program effectiveness
and student progress, students take standardized
tests in April. Testing is always given in a non-threatening environment to maximize student performance. We stress regular bedtime schedules during
this week of testing.
Standardized testing serves to evaluate both the aptitude and achievement of each student. By better
understanding the general abilities and needs of
individual students and groups of students, we can
design the curriculum and provide appropriate academic challenge, encouragement, and opportunities. Results of the standardized tests allow us to
check both the appropriateness of the curriculum
and the effectiveness of instruction.
essential data point in a student’s learning plan; educators can see their precise learning level and respond accordingly.
See more at: https://www.nwea.org/resources/map-overview-brochure/#sthash.vfjDmPIs.dpuf.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment is a privilege that Wichita Collegiate
School extends to students and to their parents or
other interested persons. Wichita Collegiate School
reserves the sole right and discretion to terminate a
student’s enrollment during the school year for any
violations of the policies and provisions contained in
the Wichita Collegiate School Handbook. No tuition
reimbursement will be allowed except as provided
in the Tuition Refund Plan.
The School reserves the sole right and discretion to
offer or deny enrollment for any school year, and to
base its continuing enrollment decisions on whatever considerations it deems appropriate at the time.
Among the factors which Wichita Collegiate School
may consider in making its decision to grant continuing enrollment are the manner in which the student’s
tuition and other financial obligations have been
met, attendance, academic record, and whether the
conduct and general citizenship of the student and
of his family/interested persons have been consistent with the aims and welfare of the Wichita Collegiate School community.
NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Test
Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) are K – 4
interim assessments that measure growth, project
proficiency on high-stakes tests, and inform how educators differentiate instruction, evaluate programs,
and structure curriculum.
Class Placement
The administration reserves the right to place students in programs for which they are best suited.
Our primary concern is to create an environment in
which every student can be successful. Since balanced classrooms are a prime concern, we cannot
guarantee that teacher or classmate requests will be
honored. Students will receive notification of their
class placement from their teachers by mail before
the start of school.
Computer adaptive MAP assessments reveal precisely which academic skills and concepts the student has acquired and what they’re ready to learn.
MAP assessments are grade independent and adapt
to each student’s instructional level. Every item on a
MAP assessment is anchored to a vertically aligned
equal interval scale, called the RIT scale for Rasch
UnIT—a stable measurement, like inches on a ruler,
that covers all grades. And because the measurement is reliable and accurate, RIT scores serve as an
HOMEWORK
Homework is the extension of the learning experience beyond the classroom. It is designed to teach
responsibility and reinforce the classwork. The
amount is determined by the age and readiness of
the students. As a “rule of thumb” assigned work for
first and second graders should not exceed one-half
hour. For third and fourth-graders homework should
not exceed an hour. The amount of work will probably vary from night to night depending on how well
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Academic Life
your student plans ahead for special projects and
tests. We encourage you to allow your child to work
as independently as possible. Parents who help too
much can make students feel inadequate in completing assignments independently.
Assignments for Ill Students
Parents should call for class and homework assignments for ill students before 10:00 a.m. A sheet will be
sent around for faculty members to record the assignments. These sheets and necessary books and papers
may be picked up by the parent after 2:30 p.m. or sent
home with another Lower School student.
HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
As our young students mature through the WCS educational process, we begin to stress the importance
of students taking responsibility for their own school
work. Although we have many opportunities for students to work in groups, it is important for them to
understand when assignments and tests must be
a result of their own learning and effort. Cheating
and plagiarism will be discussed with students as the
need arises.
our program moves at a fast pace and may not be
appropriate for all students with learning differences.
Private Tutoring
A number of our students engage tutors to provide
specific skill building opportunities, such as Alphabetic Phonics and classroom support, as in homework preparation, study skills and strategies, and
exam preparation.
Tutorials
Students may be requested to attend tutorials after
school. This time is set aside by faculty to work with
individual students or small groups who would benefit from added classwork. Parents will be notified in
advance so that transportation plans can be made.
Parents and students may request tutorials also. Tutorials are usually on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays. Tuesday afternoons are faculty meetings,
and Friday afternoon tutorials rarely accomplish desired goals because students are already anticipating the weekend.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Collegiate’s mission is to prepare each student for
a productive and personally fulfilling life, endowed
with independence, responsibility, confidence, and
the ability to build upon acquired learning skills. We
recognize that all students need personalized instruction to discover and develop their talents and
to fulfill their best potentials.
Learning Differences
Our teachers are trained in ways to help students with
learning differences be successful in our program.
Parents, faculty, and staff work together to formulate
a strategy that best suits each student. Students diagnosed with a learning difference are allowed certain
accommodations, such as use of a calculator, use of
a scribe, oral testing, extended time on tests, testing
in a quiet room, and allowing students to use books
on tape. In evaluating our ability to meet the needs
of a student with learning differences, we ask two
basic questions: Can the student learn in the classroom? And can other students learn while he/she is
in the classroom?
Learning different students are most successful in
our program when they are working on grade level
with accommodations in place. We recognize that
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School Life
COMMUNICATION
Cell Phones
Students may not use cell phones during the school
day or during tutorials. Cell phones potentially create
a variety of problems for our learning environment as
well as undermine the independence and resourcefulness we are trying to instill in our students. Parents
who advise students to break our rules undermine our
ability to work with both the student and the family.
Every classroom has a phone that students may ask
to use. If you need to reach your son or daughter
during the school day, please call the Lower School
Office at 771-2251. If you need to reach them after
school in Kids Club, call 771-2309. If a student has a
cell phone out during normal school hours, it will be
confiscated. Parents will be notified to retrieve the
phone from the Lower School office. The cell phone
rules apply to school trips. WCS does not take responsibility for lost or stolen cell phones.
Change of Address and/or Telephone
It is essential that the school be notified of any
change of address or telephone number, including
cell phones. Parents can update their information by
contacting the Lower School Office at 771-2251. This
is vital should an emergency arise for a student.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The Wichita Collegiate School counseling staff provides educationally based psychological support to
students, families, faculty, and staff. Our counselors are
an integral part of the academic team and are available
to provide additional support outside the classroom.
WCS counselors may speak to any student when
there are concerns. Those concerns may include academics, social-emotional well-being, health, and/or
safety. Concern for the student may be communicated through a variety of sources that may include:
1. Parental referral
2. Teacher or other WCS staff referral
3. Student referral of self or others
4. Counselor observation
Members of the WCS counseling staff reserve the
right to have initial student contact from the implied consent indicated by the student’s enrollment
at WCS. The counselor will make a determination
based on her/his professional knowledge and judgment whether additional service is appropriate, as
well as if, when, and how parent notification is fitting
(i.e. in the child’s best interest).
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Attendance Guidelines
Please keep your child at home under the following
conditions:
If your child has a temperature elevation of 100 degrees or higher in a 24-hour period, please keep
your child home from school until he/she is fever free
without the use of fever reducing medication for at
least 24 hours. Sending your child to school with a
fever exposes his/her classmates and teachers to the
illness and may impact the student’s performance on
exams and class work.
If your child vomits or has diarrhea in the 12 hours
before school starts in the morning, please keep
your child home.
If your child has nasal drainage that is green or yellow
consistently throughout the day, your child should
see a physician for a possible infection and should
not be at school.
If your child is recovering from surgery or other type
of procedure that requires pain medication stronger
than Tylenol or Advil (such as a narcotic), your child
should not be at school.
If your student is too ill to go outside for outdoor activities or to the gym for play, please keep your student at home.
Communicable Diseases
A child who has any of the following diseases will
be excluded from school until a written release is
obtained from either the Wichita-Sedgwick County
Health Department or from a private physician:
Whooping Cough
Meningitis
Diphtheria
Typhoid Fever
Tuberculosis
Other unusual diseases:
Ringworm of the skin and scalp: The child must remain at home until he or she is under active treatment by a physician. The physician shall certify that
the child is under continuing medical care at twoweek intervals until a cure has been effective.
For the following diseases, please adhere to these
regulations:
Streptococcal disease, including strep throat: The
student must remain at home until 24 hours after
appropriate antibiotic therapy has begun, or for 10
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School Life
days if antibiotics are not administered. Antibiotics
must be continued for a complete course of therapy.
Inadequate therapy may cause permanent damage.
Measles: The student must remain home four days
after rash appears.
Chickenpox: The student must remain home until six
days after the first crop of eruptions or until all scabs
are gone. Scabs are not infectious.
Mumps: The student must remain home for ten days
from onset of illness.
Rubella (German Measles): The student must remain
home seven days after onset of rash.
Pinkeye: The student must remain home until there is
no discharge from the eye.
Scabies: The student must remain home until adequately treated with scabicide.
Pediculosis (Head Lice): Students infested with lice
shall be excluded from school until treated with an
antiparasitic drug and all nits have been removed.
(See Lower School office for a copy of our Head Lice
Policy and Procedures.) All infected students must be
checked by office staff upon their return to school to
ensure the removal of all lice and nits.
Impetigo: The student must remain home until under
medical treatment by physician.
Emergency Care
Each family is required to complete and sign an Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment form
that enables the school to secure emergency medical care when immediate treatment is imperative
and parents cannot be contacted. In the event of
a serious injury, the school will notify the appropriate county and city medical personnel and will take
steps that appear to be necessary. Any costs associated with emergency medical care are the responsibility of the parent.
Illness or Injury at School
Parents will be called to pick up students who have
thrown up or who have a fever of 99.6 degrees or
higher. When necessary, minor first aid will be administered by faculty trained in first aid services. If
the injury seems to be serious, parents will be notified immediately. We would rather err on the side of
safety when dealing with injuries. In an emergency
situation or if the parents cannot be reached, we will
take immediate action and notify parents as soon as
possible.
Inhalers
Students who use inhalers are asked to bring an inhaler to be left at school. Inhalers are kept in the
Lower School office for easy and immediate access.
Medications
Parents are asked to inform the school if a student
uses medication on a sustained basis. Faculty and
staff will administer prescription or over-the-counter
medications if a written authorization form is submitted to the office.
Individual student medications that are non-prescription and taken on an as-needed basis can be stored
in the Lower School Office. These medications will
be available upon student request and in consultation with parents and staff.
LUNCH
Students have three options available for lunch.
1. Option one is to bring lunch from home daily.
Students who bring their lunch from home may
bring their own beverages or sign up for the Beverage Only option from SAGE Dining Services.
We encourage packing healthy lunch choices
and discourage excessive amounts of sugary
items or soda pop.
2. Option two is semester enrollment in the school hot
lunch program provided by SAGE Dining Services.
This all-you-can-eat program features a choice of
hot entrees, salad bar, potato bar, desserts, fruit,
and beverage. Students enroll in the program by
semester. Those students enrolled in this program
for the first semester must remain on the program
until the end of the first semester. Students will be
allowed to drop from the program during the first
semester for medical reasons only. Likewise, those
enrolling for the second semester must remain on
the program until the end of the school year. Students who do not enroll in the lunch program at the
beginning of the semester may enroll in the program at the beginning of any month.
3. Option three is to purchase lunch tickets by the
sheet (10) or individually from the Lower School
office.
The charge for the lunch program varies based on
division. We do encourage parents to eat lunch with
their children. For further details contact the Lower
School Office.
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School Life
PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
One of the greatest benefits of a Collegiate education is the close working relationship of the parents
and faculty. Many emerging problems can be quickly solved by a conversation. Our philosophy promotes parental involvement in the educational process. Through ongoing communication, we hope to
acquaint parents with the ideas and beliefs to which
the school is committed.
If you have a concern or a question, please contact
your student’s teacher. If you need to discuss a matter with the Head of Lower School, please call the
office at 771-2251 to schedule an appointment.
Conferences
Conferences are held the week prior to the beginning of school in August, at the end of October, in
February, and optional conferences at the end of
school. Students do not attend school on these designated conference days. During these conferences,
teachers will share with parents academic progress,
personal successes, and concerns. Please feel free
to contact teachers for other conferences as the
need arises.
Parent Information Meetings
Every fall in early September, an evening meeting is
held for the parents of Lower School students. This
is an evening for parents only to learn more about
the classroom procedures, goals for the year, and
the curriculum and materials to be used. This is an
important meeting, especially for parents who are
new to the School. Kids Club is provided for children
ages 3-11 at no cost.
Notes from Parents
Parents are requested to inform the School in writing if
they are going out of town, if their child is riding home
with a friend, or if their child will be involved in a change
of his/her daily schedule while school is in session. Alternate emergency phone numbers and names of
adults in charge are necessary in case of emergencies.
Online Notifications and Newsletters
For the most up-to-date information regarding your
student’s class, please visit the teachers’ blogs located
on the school website: www.wcsks.com. The school
also sends out a weekly newsletter, referred to as the
Spartan Scoop, with an overview of campus activities,
news, and announcements. In addition, the Lower School will post important announcements on its
webpage as well as send out relevant information via
email announcements.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a Collegiate family is the opportunity to become involved
in your child’s education. From driving on field trips
to helping with the Young Authors Conference, the
parent is vital to the school in undertaking co-curricular activities. Helping Hands is a program available to Lower School parents to assist teachers with
preaparing materials for the classroom. If you are interested in helping in the Lower School, please contact Dr. Eubank.
One of the best ways for new parents to become acquainted with other Collegiate parents is to become
members of the parent organization Collegiate Association of Parents (CAP). This organization is responsible for publishing our yearly school calendar,
which is vital to all members of the Collegiate community, as well as sponsoring many fundraising activities throughout the year. With these funds they
have purchased many valuable items for the school
not included in the annual school budget.
Other organizations of parent volunteers are Spartan
Club, Friends of the Library, Patrons of the Arts, and
Parents Supporting Science (PSS). Please contact
the school if you are interested in finding out more
about these organizations.
Programs before & after school
Collegiate Enrichment Academy
The Collegiate Enrichment Academy provides excellent opportunities for your child to explore his or her
interests in fine arts or other areas through classroom
or private settings. Experienced teachers provide enhancement to your children’s lives, and convenience
to yours, by offering all classes on the WCS campus.
CEA is composed of three sessions, each of which
incurs new enrollment and fees: the 12-week fall semester September through early December, a 6-week
mini-session mid-December through January, and the
12-week spring semester in February through May. A
complete catalogue of class offerings can be found
on the school website. Email [email protected] with any
questions or comments.
Kids Club
Kids Club is a before- and after-school program for our
Collegiate families. Skilled and caring staff members
create an informal environment where students may
do homework, choose independent activities, play in
small groups, or spend quiet time by themselves.
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School Life
The free before-school care is for students needing
to arrive after 7:15 a.m. and before 7:45 a.m. Students arriving between these times should be taken
to the Lair (formerly the Rounds) where they will be
supervised until 7:45 a.m. At that time, the supervisor will escort students to their classrooms.
The after-school program is in session 3:00 to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:45 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. when regular classes are not in session due to
faculty in-services, conferences, holidays, etc. Parents are billed monthly at the rate of $4.00 per hour.
SNACKS
Snacks are served one time each day. This is an excellent opportunity for children to learn about good nutrition and practice good manners and courtesy towards
others. Each student is responsible for bringing his or
her own suitable snack to school each day. If a snack
needs to be refrigerated, please include an ice block
with the snack as there is not enough room in classroom refrigerators to house the snacks until snack time.
Snacks are not to be shared, and please refrain from
sending snacks that require a spoon.
Although we are not required to follow the Kansas
Health Department regulations as they pertain to school
snacks, we DO encourage parents to send snacks that
model healthy choices for kids. The purpose of a snack
is to provide needed energy for students as they continue to work hard throughout the day. Unhealthy snacks
such as donuts, potato chips, cookies, candy, cupcakes,
and other empty calorie foods do not contribute to a
successful learning environment.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Assemblies
On scheduled Friday afternoons at 2:30 p.m., the
Lower School students and faculty gather in the lunchroom for assemblies. We consider these occasions
special times when we can discuss topics of interest to
the Lower School students as well as focus on important values necessary to living a fulfilling, meaningful
life. Some of these programs may be presented by
individual grade levels. We also invite speakers from
the community. Parents are welcome to attend, especially if their child’s class will be presenting a program.
Birthdays and Class Parties
We recognize that birthdays are important to young
children. You are welcome to send a birthday treat
on your child’s birthday. We recommend that birth-
day treats be served during the last twenty minutes
of the day. Private party invitations should not be
brought to school to be distributed. We want to protect each child’s right to feel accepted.
Class parties for special holidays are given under the
direction of the classroom teacher. Parents may be
asked to help with these parties. These parties are
usually confined to the last half hour of the school day.
Field Trips
Teachers plan field trips to be learning experiences
that will extend classroom studies. Transportation for
field trips will be provided in the form of chartered
buses, school vans, and/or parent volunteers.
Teachers may request parent volunteers to help supervise for these special outings. Parents will follow
and support the instructions of the supervisors. Parents will not be allowed to consume alcohol on school
trips or smoke in the presence of the students. Because parent volunteers are often put in charge of a
group of students, we ask that no siblings accompany the class on field trips. This will ensure the safety of our students while maintaining the integrity of
the learning environment. We appreciate each parent
who volunteers to accompany us on our field trips.
Concert & Special Events Etiquette
1. All telephones and pagers should be turned off
during performances.
2. Communication from the audience with on-stage performers, including waving or shouting, is discouraged.
3. Out of respect for the complete performing ensemble, it is inappropriate to leave when your
child has finished performing. One should stay
for the entire concert if at all possible.
4. Siblings or children not involved in the concert
should not be allowed to roam. Children should
sit with their parents where proper concert behavior can be taught. This is especially important
when concerts take place in the amphitheater.
5. Arrivals and departures should be made only during
applause breaks. If a visit to the bathroom is necessary,
please leave before or after a song or presentation.
6. All school-related concerts are required attendance for those students involved. Communication to the appropriate director must come from a
parent if a student needs to miss a performance.
7. In the event that a younger child becomes disruptive during a performance, it is expected that the
parent will remove the child from the venue until
he or she is able to rejoin the performance quietly.
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Policies & Procedures
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The time before school is valuable planning time for
the faculty. Students arriving between 7:15 and 7:40
a.m. should go to Kids Club. From 7:40 to 7:50 a.m.,
students may sit quietly in the hall outside their classrooms. Classrooms will be open to students at 7:50
a.m. Class will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. Students are encouraged
to take all homework materials with them when leaving the building.
First and second grade students waiting for rides are
to exit by the west doors and proceed directly to their
waiting cars or wait calmly with the parking lot teacher until their rides come. The east doors will remain
locked and are not to be used as a 3:00 p.m. exit.
Third and fourth grade students will be dismissed
from the black top playground or the Multipurpose
Room during inclement weather. Students are not
to play games while waiting for rides. Students not
picked up by 3:15 p.m. will be taken to Kids Club
(after-school program) to wait for their rides. Late
drivers must retrieve students from Kids Club. We
encourage carpool drivers to be prompt because
some students become anxious when they are not
picked up on time.
Early Departures
All students leaving early need to be checked out
through the office. Parents or an approved pick-up
person should sign the student out in the “Sign-in/
Sign-out Book” in the Lower School office. Once
signed out, the office with notify the teacher to send
the student down to the office. A student will not be
sent out to a car to be picked up. The “pick-up person”
must come into the office and sign the student out.
Dismissal Rules:
• Teachers must be notified of any changes in
transportation plans for your children.
• Parents are to pull into parking lot stalls when
picking up students.
• Students must not enter the parking lot to be
picked up from cars not parked in a stall.
• Students must use the marked crosswalks when
crossing to the north side of the lot.
Note: Lower School students are not permitted at any
time to walk unattended to or from the Upper School.
Bus Transportation
Bus service is limited to particular geographic areas.
If bus service is used and your child will be absent,
please inform the office or the driver before 6:45
a.m. After one unreported absence, service will not
resume until the office or driver is notified.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, a decision regarding closing will be made by the Headmaster in consultation with the Division Heads. If the decision is made
after 10:00 p.m., it will be communicated to parents,
faculty, and staff via e-mail, followed by a phone call
no earlier than 6:00 a.m. The closing will also be posted on the WCS website and communicated to local
television and radio stations by 6:00 a.m. In addition,
if early or late dismissal is warranted, announcements
will be made via our broadcast system and posted on
our website. Parents should exercise their own discretion about whether or not to bring or send their children to school given prevailing weather conditions.
On days when school is canceled due to weather, the
campus will be closed and all activities will be canceled for that day. If the weather gets better during
the day, we may reschedule events depending upon
their importance and nature.
Fire and Tornado Drills
Procedures to be followed in the event of a fire or
tornado drill or any other circumstance requiring the
orderly evacuation of the school building are posted
in each classroom, workroom, gymnasium, and the
library. These procedures will be reviewed with the
student body at the beginning of the school year.
Fire drills will be conducted monthly during the
school year. All individuals in the Lower School evacuate to designated areas outside the building.
Tornado drills will be conducted during the months
of September, March, April, and May. All individuals
in the Lower School evacuate to the Lower School
basement.
Lock-Down Procedures
The school has policies that dictate how we evacuate
buildings and move to a safe location and policies to
lock-down the classrooms in the event of an intruder or problems in the buildings. All procedures are
reviewed by teachers before the start of school and
practiced with students on a regular basis.
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Policies & Procedures
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
The Wichita Collegiate Lower School attendance policy promotes regular class attendance as an integral
part of the learning process. The learning that takes
place in our classrooms through discussions and
interactions among students and faculty cannot be
made up when a student is absent. The classroom
experience is a vital part of the Collegiate education,
and it is the student’s responsibility to attend classes.
Tardies
Students who are not on time will be marked tardy.
Since Lower School students are dependent upon their
parents to get them to school on time, we feel it is unfair
to penalize the child for being late. Please realize that
you may be causing your child unnecessary anxiety by
making him or her late for school. When a child comes
into the room late and feels behind before he or she
has an opportunity to begin the day, he or she is being
placed at a disadvantage. Tardies will be recorded and
reported on the academic reports to parents.
Unexcused Absences
Absences from school for illness or medical appointments are considered excused absences. To have
absences excused for other reasons (e.g. family trips)
a note must be written to the Head of Lower School.
We discourage unnecessary absences. Even though
missed assignments may be completed, the missed
class time is never fully recovered. Please consider
the emotional and academic consequences before
taking your children out of school for an extended
time. The burden for seeing that the student completes the missed work on an unexcused absence
falls upon the parent. All absences will be recorded
and reported on the academic reports to parents.
Medical Appointments
Please make an effort to schedule medical appointments
before or after school, if at all possible. Please notify the
office and classroom teacher ahead of time if you will be
picking up your child early for an appointment.
Illness
If your child is to be absent, we ask that you call the Lower School Assistant at 771-2251 before 8:30 a.m. Please
tell her if your child will be absent for several days because of illness or if your child has a communicable disease. She will notify the classroom teacher. We ask that
ill children be fever-free without the assistance of fever
reducing medications for twenty-four hours before returning to school. If your child is too ill to go outside, he
or she is probably too ill to be at school.
CONDUCT & BEHAVIOR
The Wichita Collegiate School motto, “Proba Te Dignum,” Prove Yourself Worthy, focuses attention on
core values that our school and its community cherish. Above all else we strive to do what is honorable,
to seek justice, and to pursue excellence. All members of the community are expected (1) to be honest, (2) work independently when it is expected and
contribute fully to any group work of which they are
a part, and (3) to show respect for individuals and for
property at all times. Behavior guided by a sense of
responsibility and integrity will foster the growth of
all within our community.
Discipline
Acceptable behavior must be taught as continually
as the other life skills. As at all levels of the school,
children are encouraged to learn acceptable ways of
expressing their feelings. Our goal is that each child
gain control of his or her own behavior and accept
responsibility for his or her own actions.
When a student behaves contrary to the classroom
rules, he or she is given a chance to change his or
her behavior. If the behavior does not improve, the
classroom teacher may decide that further action is
necessary. If the inappropriate behavior continues,
the teacher and the child may meet with the Head of
Lower School and/or the parents may be called to a
conference about the problem. We believe that we
can educate the children in this respect without publicly embarrassing them. We do not practice corporal
punishment. The strongest immediate consequence
for not adhering to our expectations is to be sent
home. Profanity or other inappropriate language or
gestures will not be tolerated and may result in the
parents being called to take their child home.
Wichita Collegiate School expressly reserves the right
to decide, in its sole discretion, what conduct warrants
punishment and what level of discipline is warranted.
Bullying
Bullying is the repeated, systematic harassment and
attack on others, perpetrated by individuals and
groups. It may include threats, taunts, physical attack
or intimidation, exclusion, theft, and extortion. We are
committed to a “bully-free” climate for all Collegiate
students. We have developed a comprehensive approach to address bullying. It includes bully awareness activities, information made available to parents,
and a process for dealing with reports of bullying. For
repeat offenders these steps may include disciplinary
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action, parent involvement, student education, and
counseling. This policy does not supersede the existing policy on fighting. On a case-by-case basis, the
school may waive any or all levels of discipline and
proceed with suspension or expulsion.
Fighting
Fighting is absolutely prohibited on campus. In most
cases, both students involved in a fight will be sent
home. The Head of Lower School will contact the
parents to arrange the suspension. Any teacher witnessing the fight will be consulted. Repeated offenses will result in probation or expulsion.
Property Damages
Property that is willfully damaged or destroyed by a
student will be repaired or replaced at the student’s
expense. Misusing textbooks and equipment, writing
on desks, lockers, or walls can incur similar liability. In
addition, vandals will be subject to strict disciplinary
measures up to and including expulsion. Accidental
damage to property belonging to Wichita Collegiate
School or to others may require restitution for such
damage and will also result in disciplinary action.
PERSONAL ITEMS AT SCHOOL
As school is a place for learning, only those items related to learning should be brought to school. We
prefer that students not bring valuables to school.
We cannot assume responsibility for lost items.
Please label all clothing articles brought to school.
Clothing which is not labeled and not claimed will be
put in the lost and found bin at the entrance on the
first floor of the Lower School. Parents are urged to
check for lost items throughout the school year.
Unless given consent to do so, students are not to
bring the following items to school: bats, hard baseballs, lighters or matches, weapons or toys resembling weapons (knives, water pistols, etc.), and personal electronic devices, including televisions, cell
phones, iPods, Gameboys, and Nintendo DS games.
Students should not wear headphones in any school
building, unless given permission to do so.
Items Left at Home by the Students
To develop the student’s sense of responsibility and
the acceptance of consequences of one’s actions,
we do not allow students to call home to ask parents
to bring forgotten homework, lunches, supplies, or
equipment. If a student has forgotten lunch, he or
she will be served a hot lunch by Sage Dining Ser-
vices. The student will then be responsible for submitting a lunch ticket to the Lower School Office.
USE OF CAMPUS AND EQUIPMENT
Athletic Equipment, Gymnasiums,
Playgrounds, and Weight Rooms
These areas may be used only with permission and
with proper supervision.
Library
Students are encouraged to use the resources of the
library, but to respect the rights of others while doing
so. The library should be used for research and quiet
study. It is not the proper location for group study
and socializing. Students are expected to follow all
guidelines for the use of the library developed by
the school administration or by the librarian.
Smoking
The entire WCS campus has been designated as “no
smoking.”
Weapons
WCS is a weapons-free campus. No person (employee, student, parent, or visitor) is allowed to be in possession of any weapon or any firearm either on their
person or in their vehicle at any time on the WCS
campus. Law enforcement will be called to campus
to deal with any person who violates this policy.
VISITORS
Wichita Collegiate Lower School welcomes parents
and other individuals to visit classrooms and participate in school activities. The support and cooperation received from visitors is essential to the safety
and success of the school. Because the protection
of our students, faculty, and staff is of paramount
importance, we ask that all visitors check-in at the
Lower School Office. To provide our students and
faculty the opportunity to establish a consistent daily
routine, classroom visits will begin any time after October 1. If interested in visiting a classroom, please
contact your child’s teacher or Dr. Eubank to arrange
a date and time.
Dog Policy
For health and safety issues, parents and students
should refrain from bringing dogs onto the campus.
Exceptions to this policy must be pre-authorized with
school administration.
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technology policies
How Does Technology Integrate at
WCS?
Technology Mission Statement
Wichita Collegiate School provides a technologically
integrated and innovative environment in which students connect, communicate, collaborate, and create. This builds their skills, knowledge, and self-confidence by adding the key component of digital
literacy to their Collegiate education. Wichita Collegiate remains committed to creating a technology
friendly campus with convenient, universal access for
all students.
The Collegiate Classroom
This is a classroom where:
• Appropriate technology is placed in the hands of
every student to streamline workflow and maximize hands-on learning.
• A virtual backpack organizes all students’ necessary documents.
• Student’s misconceptions can be discovered and
corrected at the point of instruction.
• Students can receive immediate feedback without a paper ever exchanging hands.
• Students collaborate not only with their peers,
but also with experts all over the world.
• Digital tools are used to inspire creativity and facilitate personal expression.
• Students are highly engaged in relevant tasks,
which enhance their problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
• Students can pursue their passions, find their
voice, and unleash their potential!
Student iPad Program Expectations
Wichita Collegiate School will:
• Own all the equipment and will assign to enrolled
students
• Train the students in the proper care and use of
the equipment
• Handle all repairs, warranty claims, and insurance
claims related to the school owned device
• License all required software
• Provide spare devices during repair so students
always have access to a working device
The student will:
• Be responsible to back up all created files on
Google Drive
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is my six-year-old really responsible enough to
handle an iPad at school?
Yes. In fact, what we’ve seen and learned has convinced us that the level of student responsibility increases when the student has his/her own device.
With the proper procedures and protocols we will
put in place, your student will treat the iPad with respect and learn to utilize its power for learning, organization, and personal pride.
Q: Who owns the iPads?
Wichita Collegiate School owns the student iPads.
The students are granted the use of an iPad, a service
that is covered in tuition.
Q: If my student misplaces the iPad at school, how
will it be identified?
Each iPad has a unique serial number. We will be
able to identify the iPad.
Q: Will the school back up my students’ files?
WCS will provide unlimited Google Drive storage for
all student files.
Q: Can my child put his/her personal files (media,
video, photos, music, and games) on this computer?
No. All applications are approved by Wichita Collegiate School and will be loaded by the school. If a
student needs a particular application not given to
the entire class, please contact the Lower School division head.
Q: How will discipline problems such as damage or
mischief to other students’ iPads or cyber bullying
be handled?
The regular school rules and policies will be enforced
according to the Student Handbook and Acceptable
Use Policy. Students will be reminded how those affect the use or abuse of iPads. In addition, the school
is updating our digital citizenship curriculum and will
be teaching this to all students. We think this is one of
the great benefits of this program since all students
and adults now live in a digital world.
• Be responsible for the proper use and care of the
device
• Be responsible for the safe handling of the device at all times
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Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Philosophy
WCS believes that technology can be an effective
tool that complements the curriculum while expanding our students’ learning opportunities. As with any
tool, however, it can be used with responsible stewardship and irresponsible stewardship. Use of the
WCS network and its related computer facilities or
the use of a personal computer at school is a privilege afforded to members of the school community.
All policies of the school apply when using technology. Computers and iPads are to be used for educational purposes only during school. The School reserves the right to monitor the use of computers and
iPads. The student should NOT have an expectation
of privacy when using a computer or iPad at school.
Personal Electronics
Personal electronics, including cell phones, other
than the school issued iPad are not permitted in Lower School unless the division head has given consent. Learning different students with accommodations will be granted permission to use the devices
recommended in their learning plan. Students who
bring personal electronics to school with permission
are responsible for these items.
Social Networking/Chatting
During class, students may not use any social network to communicate with others unless a teacher
or administrator expressly authorizes them to do so.
This prohibition includes but is not limited to the use
of Facebook, Twitter, Google Chat, E-mail, and Instant Message during class time.
Games
Games downloaded from the internet are prohibited on student computers because of the viruses
and malware that often accompany them and the
detrimental effect many have on the operating system performance and issues of compatibility. Games
should never be played on any computer or iPad
during the academic day unless directed by the
teacher.
Videos & Photos
Video and photos obtained during the school day
must be under the guidance of a WCS teacher so
that privacy issues and procedures can be properly addressed. Teachers must approve the use of the
computer or iPad’s camera and audio features during
class time. Videos and photos taken at school should
not be distributed in the public arena without the
permission of the school and proper authorization
under the school’s media policy and the permission
of the people featured in the images.
Network Access
Students are never permitted to use a faculty member’s computer. Students may not access information on any of the school’s non-public servers without permission of the administration. No student
may change school information or portray himself or
herself as another person over the Internet, e-mail,
or Instant Message. Any use that unnecessarily slows
other’s access to the network, wastes storage, or
wastes other technology resources is forbidden.
Distributing & Downloading
Wichita Collegiate School is the owner of record for
the student tablet PCs and iPads. Once issued, students have sole responsibility and have rights of use
only for that device. Any student found vandalizing
or tampering with another’s iPad, computer, files,
software, system performance, or other network
equipment will face disciplinary action.
Sharing or distributing a student’s or another person’s account information and/or passwords compromises the student and the school. Anyone found
sharing or distributing such information will face disciplinary action including, but not limited to suspension. This infraction is serious and will not be tolerated.
All students and parents have signed an Acceptable
Use Policy, which requires legal use of that device.
This extends to distributing and downloading files.
All use of the computers, iPads, and the Internet must
be within the law. Copyright laws must be obeyed.
Software licensed to the school may not be removed
from school computers. Copyrighted materials cannot be sent or received from school computers without written permission and/or proper documentation of the copyright owner.
No computer programs, MP3’s, pornography, or
copyrighted material may be distributed at any time.
The use of virus and spyware or malware programs or
any other intentionally harmful programs is prohibited and will be dealt with seriously as will any hacking
of school management resources. The school has
already equipped the computer with appropriate
and effective anti-virus protection. Students and/or
parents should not download additional anti-virus
programs.
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Internet Use
The Internet is to be used exclusively for educational
and appropriate purposes at school. The Internet offers access to inappropriate sites such as those that
are racist, pornographic, militant, violent, extremist,
and gambling-related. Students should not access
any information of this kind at any time. Since websites may be created by anyone, no information or
content should be taken at face value. Students
need to carefully examine the source before using
it. Finally, students should be very cautious about
disclosing any personal information over the Internet. No student should ever disclose personal information about ANY member of the WCS community.
Using personal websites, “live journals,” and “blogs”
are not to be used on school computers or iPads
while at school unless directed by the teacher.
E-mail
WCS will teach our students proper “netiquette.” A
good rule of thumb is to never say anything through
computer usage (email, Instant Message, “live journals,” etc.) that he/she would not say in person. Simply said, highly charged, delicate, or difficult personal communication should be addressed in person.
In addition, students must be sensitive to the beliefs
of others when using email. Chain and anonymous
e-mail is not allowed. Computer communication
should always be courteous, respectful, and appropriate.
Wichita Collegiate teachers will be using school issued email accounts as a means of communication
and sharing assignments. Therefore students must
check their school email account daily. “I didn’t
read my email” is not an acceptable excuse for being uninformed or unprepared. These accounts are
archived and available to school personnel. Use of
school email accounts for solicitation is not allowed.
Students must never access someone else’s email
account. Students in Lower School will not be using
an email account until they reach 5th grade.
In addition to the aforementioned policies that govern usage of the school’s service, network, or computers, students are not to use personal computers
in any way that could be construed as slanderous,
mean-spirited, inappropriate, or disrespectful to
fellow students, faculty, or the School itself. WCS
reserves the right to address and administer appropriate consequences to students found violating this
expectation.
Property - Damages & Theft
As noted in the student expectations, all students are
expected to display respect for their own property,
school property (including the iPad), and the property of others. Any property that is willfully damaged or
stolen by a student will be repaired or replaced at the
student’s expense. Misusing textbooks and equipment or writing on desks, lockers, or walls can incur
similar liability. In addition vandals will be subject to
strict disciplinary measure. Accidental damage to
property belonging to Wichita Collegiate School or
to an individual will require restitution from persons
responsible for such damage and may also result in
disciplinary action. Acts of theft are not tolerated and
detection of theft or the possession of stolen property is considered cause for suspension or dismissal.
Any violations of the school’s Technology Code of
Conduct will be addressed by the Dean of Students,
School Counselor, and Division Head.
The school reserves the right to withhold WCS Internet access, access to the school computer network,
and/or the use of computers at school to any student who is found to be using the service, network,
or computers in an inappropriate manner.
Slanderous/Disrespectful Personal Computer
Usage
Any student who inadvertently accesses inappropriate material on the Internet or receives harassing,
threatening, or inappropriate communications via
email or on the internet must immediately report
the concern to their advisor, teacher, or division administration so it can be investigated and addressed
properly.
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Dress Code
The dress code at WCS exists to provide a guideline
for student appearance. It is our belief that a reasonable dress code contributes to the creation and maintenance of a productive learning environment and that
appropriate dress complements appropriate behavior.
This code is not intended to be overly restrictive, but
students are expected to respect its guidelines and use
good judgment in choosing their clothing for school.
The Division Heads and faculty reserve the right to decide if clothing is appropriate. In general, students are
expected to dress neatly and in good taste for school.
Clothing should be in good repair and of an appropriate size (not too “sloppy” or tight.)
Regular dress will be in effect unless otherwise announced. Some occasions will call for dressier clothes,
and some free dress days will be allowed. Students
may be expected to dress more formally for concerts.
Between spring break and fall conferences, students
may wear casual shorts of appropriate length (no sport
shorts or “short-shorts”) as regular dress for school.
Students wearing inappropriate shirts or tops will be
required to change into polo-style shirts furnished by
the school. Parents are requested to launder and return these “school” shirts on the following day.
Friday Spartan Spirit Dress Days
Lower School students will have Spartan Spirit Dress
Days on all Fridays, unless specifically notified to the
contrary. Students may wear blue jeans with their
Spartan T-shirts, sweatshirts, or blue and gold Spartan colors. If students are not wearing Spartan attire
with their blue jeans, they must be in regular dress
code.
Inappropriate Clothing for Monday through
Thursday:
Accessorites: hats, caps, bandanas, etc.
Pants: athletic shorts, blue jeans, blue jean shorts,
blue jean capris, including “jeggings”
Shirts: shirts with large pictures, emblems, or writing; T-shirts with writing or screen prints; shirts
or blouses revealing the midriff when arms are
raised; spaghetti strapped shirts and tank tops
Sleeveless shirts are allowed if the shirt reaches
the outer edge of the shoulders.
Shoes: thong sandals, clogs, “flip flops”
Outerwear: sweatershirts and sweatpants
Hooded sweatshirts are to be worn outside only.
Boys Dress Code Monday through Thursday:
Shirts: shirts with collars, mock turtlenecks, crew
necks (no T-shirts with writing or screen printing)
Pants: dress slacks, wash-wand-wear slacks, corduroys, denim trousers (excluding blue jeans)
Belts are required for 3rd and 4th grade boys if
wearing a tucked-in shirt.
Shorts: non-athletic shorts may be worn ONLY
between spring break and fall conferences (fingertip length, no “short-shorts”)
Shoes: athletic shoes are the preferred footwear
because of safety on the playground
Outerwear: sweaters, vests, jackets, nice Collegiate sweatshirts with collared shirts underneath
Girls Dress Code Monday through Thursday:
Shirts: shirts with collars, mock turtlenecks, crew
necks, blouses (no T-shirts with writing or screen
printing)
Dresses/Skirts: dresses and skirts should be fingertip length (shorts, tights, or leggings are recommended for playing on playground equipment)
Pants: dress slacks, wash-wand-wear slacks, corduroys, denim trousers (excluding blue jeans),
leggings with long tops that cover the backside,
capri pants below the knee
Shorts: non-athletic shorts may be worn ONLY
between April 15 and October 15 (fingertip
length, no “short-shorts”)
Shoes: athletic shoes are the preferred footwear
because of safety on the playground
Outerwear: sweaters, vests, jackets, nice Collegiate sweatshirts with collared shirts underneath.
Dress Clothes
Boys: Dress slacks, dress shirt and tie or collarless dress shirts, socks, and non-athletic shoes
are required. A sweater or sports jacket is appropriate in cooler weather.
Girls: Skirts and blouses/sweaters or dresses and
non-athletic shoes are required.
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Important Dates 2016-2017
Monday, August 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Practices Begin
Wednesday, August 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day of Classes
Monday, September 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day - No School
Thursday, September 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS Parents’ Night
Monday, September 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inservice - No School
Friday, September 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Homecoming
Friday, October 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandparents Day (LS - US)
October 31 - November 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS Parent Conferences
November 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LS Inservice - No School
Friday, November 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of First Trimester
November 23 - November 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, December 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Day of Classes
Thursday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 3 . . . . Holiday Break
Wednesday, January 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes Resume
Monday, January 16 . . . . Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
February 2 - February 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LS Parent Conferences
Friday, February 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Second Trimester
Monday, March 20 - Friday, March 24 . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break
Friday, April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Friday - No School
Monday, April 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inservice - No School
Friday, May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Day of Classes
Sunday, May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baccalaureate & Graduation
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Alma Mater
“Dear Collegiate”
Dear Collegiate, may you always
Hold the staff of knowledge high.
May your vision and your wisdom
Glow across the prairie sky.
May the years bring truth and beauty
To each soul who’s touched your door
May we live for God and duty
Proba Te Dignum, evermore.