Frequently Asked Questions for Waverly Belmont
What time does school begin and dismiss?
School begins at 8am each day. School doors open at 7:45am. All If students arrive in their classroom past 8am, they will be marked tardy.
Where are dismissal locations?
If you indicated that your child is a walker for dismissal, they are dismissed on the Caruthers Avenue side of the building. If you indicated your child is a car rider, your vehicle will enter the school grounds via 11th Avenue. All students will be issued a dismissal number to be used at all dismissal locations. For more information on dismissal, please see the WB Handbook. In zone students are eligible for bus transportation through MNPS. For more information, please visit the Find My Bus page.
Please avoid changing or having inconsistent dismissal schedules as much as possible.
What do I need if I am entering the school during school hours?
To enter the school building, you must go to the front of the school building (by the flagpole) and push the button on the door to be buzzed in. For your visit, you are required to bring your driver’s license to be scanned into Metro’s system.
What do I do if my child is absent?
Please fill out this Attendance Assessment form.
Does my child receive breakfast and lunch at school?
Breakfast and lunch are free to all students. Breakfast is offered to all students in the classroom each morning. Lunch runs from 10:23-1:30 with each class having a specific lunch time.
Can I come eat lunch with my child?
We do not allow parents to eat lunch in our cafeteria. If you would like to have lunch with your child, the student must be checked out of school. We do have outdoor picnic seating on campus that can be utilized.
Do students get recess?
Students will receive a scheduled recess daily, along with multiple brain breaks. During those brain breaks, students may move around the room or be at their desks decompressing - whichever they choose!
Can I walk my child to their class?
On the first day of school, we allow parents to walk their students to class.
When will I know which class my child is in?
Waverly Belmont has a Roster Reveal/Meet the Teacher event every year before school starts! You are encouraged to come to school, meet your student’s teacher and take a look around their new classroom! We suggest bringing school supplies that night so that you don’t have to worry about bringing them in the first day of school.
What is the procedure for bringing in treats for my child’s birthday?
We do not allow cakes/cupcakes/cookies or treats for birthdays.