Back-to-School Guide
Welcome Back, Centaurs!
We can't wait to see our students in just a few days! Please be sure to read all the information below carefully and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Upcoming Dates & Events
New Student Day (New Students Only)
Monday, August 26 | 7:35 - 11:30 a.m.
Picture day for all new students
First Full Day (All Students) - Day A
Tuesday, August 27 | 7:35 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Picture day for all students
Early Dismissal - Day B
Friday, August 30 | 7:35 - 11:30 a.m.
FLIK Dining: Lunch Accounts
Students who wish to use their student ID to make purchases in the cafeteria must have an account with PaySchools, which is a system that manages account balances at the cafeteria during checkout. If you need assistance on how to create an account, please see our step-by-step guide.
After adding funds to your student's account, they will be able to use their Woodstock Academy student ID to make purchases in the cafeteria. You may also make purchases by using cash, credit card, debit card, and check. In addition:
- Please be advised that accounts are not permitted to go below a $0 balance. All student accounts that begin the school year with a negative balance will be locked. All purchases must be made with cash, credit or debit, or check until the balance has been paid off.
- Residential students will have breakfast and lunch in the North Dining Commons. Meal plans include 1 full meal for breakfast and 2 meals for lunch. Additional food items can be purchased by using cash, credit card, debit card, or check. Dinner is all-you-can-eat.
- Students who are eligible for the Free Meal Program will be provided with 1 full meal for breakfast and 1 meal for lunch. Once those limits are reached, additional food items can be purchased using cash, credit card, debit card, or check.
For any questions regarding lunch accounts, please contact flikdining@woodstockacademy.org.
If there is a need for financial assistance to help cover the food expenses from FLIK, we encourage you to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application, which can be found in PowerSchool. Please note that this application needs to be filled out and submitted each year as it does not transfer from previous years. Please contact our Director of Human Resources, Lori Carminati, at lcarminati@woodstockacademy.org with any questions regarding the application.
Set up your child's lunch account
Attendance Policy
DAILY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
The Academy provides parents & guardians access to reporting student absences through PowerSchool. Parents & guardians can report at any time, for any length of absence – from a partial day for an appointment, to multiple days due to illness or college visits. When reported through PowerSchool, the notification counts as written notice from the parent/guardian, which the State of Connecticut requires for the absence to be excused and not count toward student truancy. Reporting absences through PowerSchool allows information to be received and processed more quickly, so teachers and staff know earlier in the day what to expect.
If you have not created a PowerSchool account, please follow the step-by-step guide to create one.
How to report student absences in PowerSchool:
1. Log into Parent/Guardian PowerSchool on a web browser (reporting absences is not available in the mobile app).
2. Select "Attendance Monitor" from the left menu.
3. Select the "Report New Attendance" button to submit absence, early dismissal, or late arrival information.
5. Fill out the attendance report:
- If for one day only, input the first date. For multiple consecutive dates, input the first and last date.
- Select the reason the student will be absent.
- If the absence is not for the full day, select "No" and enter the start and end times that the student will be away from school.
- Give a short explanation for the absence.
- Select "Submit" to turn in the attendance report.
6. If the following reasons are selected, proof must be submitted to the main office on North Campus to be fully excused*:
- Illness, injury, medical or dental appointment: note from medical provider.
- Court appearance: copy of notice/court order.
- Dept. of Motor Vehicles appointment: proof of the appointment.
*These may be submitted in person, or by email to absences@woodstockacademy.org.
Please note that by State law, after nine days absent from school for the year, students can only be excused for limited reasons, and with official documentation received within ten days.
The entirety of the attendance policy is on pages 90 & 91 of the Student Handbook. Please take the time to review attendance expectations, truancy, and loss of credit due to excessive absenteeism.
Effective July 1, 2021, Section 19 of Public Act No. 21-46 requires local and regional boards of education to allow any student enrolled in grades kindergarten through twelve to take two non-consecutive days each school year as mental health wellness days.
Community Lunch Update
Community Lunch is a unique opportunity that allows students to schedule their own time for 60 minutes. During this time, the Commons, Bracken Memorial Library, and the athletic facilities are available for student use, although food is not allowed in the library or gym. During Community Lunch, clubs and activities may meet. Faculty will be available for extra help and specific rooms will be designated for various academic support.
Through the start of school and into September, all Freshmen will follow a different Community Lunch schedule. Freshman forums will be incorporated into this time slot, along with lunch, to provide additional onboarding and transition activities.
Seniors with privileges blocks 1 and 2 may not sign out for Community Lunch and are expected to stay on campus. Students with block 3 privileges do not need to return for Community Lunch; Students with block 4 privileges may sign out early. Dorms will remain closed during this time.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For any questions and/or comments regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Woodstock Academy, please contact Mr. Denzel Washington.
(860) 928-6575 ext. 1117
dwashington@woodstockacademy.org
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Maps
For safety and efficiency, we have designated drop-off and pick-up locations for cars, buses, and shuttles between campuses. Please carefully review the drop-off and pick-up locations linked below.
North Campus Morning Drop-Off Map
North Campus Afternoon Pick-Up Map
South Campus Drop-Off and Pick-Up Map
School Calendar
The online school calendar designates A days, B days, and Advisory/Activity days. Find the calendar on the woodstockacademy.org homepage by clicking "News & Events." This is also where the content from our weekly updates (sent every Friday) can be found at your convenience.
View the Full Academy Calendar
Student Handbook
Many questions about on-campus operations can be found in the Student Handbook. It can be found on each student's iPad as well as on woodstockacademy.org.
Student Parking & Privileges
Juniors and seniors who wish to drive to school must have a school parking permit. To be granted a permit, the student's account must be in good standing. The student parking application is now available to all juniors and seniors and can be accessed in the forms section of PowerSchool after logging in.
Privileges are available for seniors only. Seniors who applied for and were granted privileges will see it reflected on their schedule in PowerSchool in place of a study hall. Students leaving campus early or arriving late because of their privileges must sign in and out using the check-out and check-in form on the student dashboard or using the QR code posted at building entrances on campus.
Social Media
The Woodstock Academy is on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Vimeo, and YouTube! Be sure to follow our pages to stay up-to-date with school events, daily student life, and athletics.
Technology
For assistance with student devices or PowerSchool, please email or call our Information Technology office.
(860) 928-6575; option 8
technology@woodstockacademy.org
