WCS News & Headlines

• 2013-2014 Budget Documents and Additional Information
    

• Upcoming Important Dates:

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2013:  (more info)

    • Blood Drive:   3pm-7pm

    • WCS Art Show:  5pm in the Cafeteria

    • John Geyer Instrumental Concert:  6pm in the Auditorium

    • Eagle Pride Taco Dinner:  5pm in the Cafeteria
      (sponsored by the Sports Recognition Club)

    • Ice Cream Social:  Immediately following the Concert in the Cafeteria
      (hosted by the class of 2016)

    • Budget Vote:  Outside the Auditorium 12pm-9pm

  • Cancellation of May 22^nd Early Release:  Wednesday, May 22^nd will be a regular school day.  All students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm.

  • Elementary Choral Concert:  Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 pm

  • "Adopt Our Town" Community Service & Spirit Day:  Thursday, May 23^rd (more info)

  • Unused Emergency Day:  Friday, May 24, 2013.  No School K-12

  • New York State Assessments:

    • 4 & 8 Science:  May 22^nd (performance) and June 3^rd (written)

    • Regents Exams:  June 11 - 20 (more info)

      

• Guidance Office Updates: Please visit the following sites if you are planning to take one of these standardized tests this June:
  ACT: Test date: 6/8/13 (must register by 5/3/13) late fees 5/4/13-5/17/13
  www.actstudent.org 
  SAT: Test date: 6/1/13 (must register by 5/7/13) late fees 5/7/13-5/22/13
  http://sat.collegeboard.org 
  Scholarships & College Visit information is available (more info)

• Arrival & Dismissal Times, Early Release Reminders

  During the school year, the building will be open daily for students beginning at 7:40 a.m.

  All students should arrive between 7:40 -  8:00 a.m.

  Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 7:40 - 8:00 a.m.

  Attendance will be taken promptly at 8:05 a.m.

  The school day officially begins at 8:05 a.m.  All students are expected to be in their assigned classrooms at this time.  Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. will be marked tardy as outlined in our Attendance Policy.

  All students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

  The main office will need to be notified in advance by a parent/guardian should there be a need to change the regular arrival/dismissal routine of a student (i.e.:  change in bus route, parent pick up instead of bus ride, early release, etc.).

  Documentation will be required for any absence, late arrival and/or early departure.
    

• Visitors During The School Day
  In order to be certain that all of our students are safe, we need to be sure parents, family members and other visitors are aware of and adhere to the sign in and out procedures. 
  Any person visiting the school during school hours (7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) for any reason must:

  Report directly to the main office.

  Sign the Visitor Sign In/Out Sheet.

  Obtain and affix a “Visitor Tag” if you will be entering the building beyond the lobby.

  Obtain permission to enter the building beyond the lobby.

  Wait in the lobby unless directed otherwise.

  Return Visitor Tag and sign out of the building when exiting.
   

• School Bus Safety
  Our students are expected to follow the three bus safety rules when riding our WCS buses: 
  Sit, Buckle, Stay in Your Seat. Please take a moment to review the School Bus Safety expectations with your child.  It is our intent to see that every school bus ride is a safe school bus ride.  For more information on School Bus Safety, please visit the National Safety Council's website.
   

• Westport Central School Honored: (click below to learn more)

  • U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Silver Medal Winner
     

• Attention Alumni:  Previous yearbook editions wanted for our WCS Collection.
  If you have a WCS Yearbook 1933-1984, 1993, 2001, 2002 that you are willing to donate to our collection, please contact Mr. Thompson.

Web Design Class Projects

•  Eagle Pride Award... and the WINNER is (find out here)

Additional Resources

WCS Information

  ●  Mission Statement
    
  ●  District Newsletter
    
  ●  School Report Card
    
  ●  Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan

  ●  Guidance Office
    
  ●  12-13 Student &
        Parent Handbook
    
  ●  Code of Conduct
    
  ●  Behavioral Expectations
   
  ●  WPTO

  ●  Westport Youth Commission

  ●  12-13 Supply Lists

   ●  Career Resource Center
    
  ●  Reading Connections Center
  
  ●  Tech Committee
    
   ●  Course Descriptions

  ●  WCS Alumni Page 

   ●  Year Book
    
  ●  Drama Club

  ●  Quiz Bowl
    
   ●  Archives

Special Education Information

  ●  IDEA Procedural
      Safeguards Notice
 
  ●  NYSED Assistance
      for Parents

  ●  Education Laws &
      Regulations

  ●  A Parent's Guide to
      Special Education