Policies

Attendance:

Every child needs to come to school on time, every day. It matters, as early as kindergarten. By middle and high school, poor attendance is a leading indicator of dropout. Developing the habit of attendance prepares students for success on the job and in life.

Excused and unexcused absences add up fast – and equal academic problems. Students are at risk academically if they miss 18 days, or 10% of the school year. Even sporadic absences matter. Just one or two days a month can add up to a chronic problem that affects a student’s success in the present and the future.

 

School Uniform:

Grades K-5: gold or yellow shirt, black pants
Grades 6-8: any combination of khaki and black shirts and pants, but not ALL khaki or ALL black

 

School Pledge:

WE’RE THE WILLIAM DICK  SCHOOL

THAT’S FOR SURE

I’VE GOT PANTHER PRIDE

NOW HEAR ME ROAR

I’LL SHOW RESPECT

EVERY SINGLE DAY

IN HOW I TREAT PROPERTY

AND THE WORDS I SAY

I’LL TAKE OWNERSHIP

OF THE WAY I ACT

MY BEHAVIOR IS MY OWN

THAT’S A FACT

I’LL PAY ATTENTION

TO ADULTS IN MY SCHOOL

I’LL LISTEN, I’LL LEARN

I’LL FOLLOW THE RULES

I’LL BE READY

ON TIME AT THE DOOR

WITH MY UNIFORM ON

I’LL BE PROUD TO ROAR