Campus Procedures - Wayside Middle School

VISITING OUR CAMPUS

To ensure the safety and security of everyone in our community, all visitors — including parents and guardians — are required to check in at the front office upon arrival. Once signed in, a visitor badge will be provided and should be worn at all times while on school grounds.

On state assessment days, our campus is closed to visitors. Please refer to the testing calendar for scheduled dates.

Dress Code

Student & Parent Handbook | Code of Conduct

Arrival and Dismissal

Arrival Procedures

Students may be dropped off at the front entrance by the cafetorium doors.
- Please pull forward to the end of the drive to allow adequate space and traffic flow.
The front loading zone includes three one-way lanes:
- Outside lanes are for passenger loading and unloading.
- The center lane is for through traffic only and should remain moving to allow vehicles to merge from the outside lanes.
No unattended vehicles are allowed in the loading zone lanes between 7:45 am – 8:15 am.
If you need to enter the building, please park in the parking lot instead of the loading zone.

Dismissal Procedures

Car riders should be picked up at the front entrance by the cafetorium doors.
- Please pull forward to the end of the drive to maintain traffic flow.
Bus riders should report to the bus loading area for dismissal.
No unattended vehicles are allowed in the loading zone lanes between 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm.

North Back Entrance

(Bailey-Boswell Road)

Reserved for buses only.
No student drop-off or pick-up is allowed at this entrance.

Wayside Middle School Arrival and Dismissal Map

Attendance and Tardy Policy

Attendance
We value every student and believe that being present each day builds a strong foundation for learning and success! Regular attendance helps students grow academically and socially, and being in class on time ensures they don't miss valuable learning opportunities. For full details about attendance guidelines, please refer to our Student and Parent Handbook.

Tardies
Arriving to class on time is an important part of supporting a positive learning environment. Each campus has its own tardy procedures, including how tardies are tracked and what consequences may apply. If you have questions about your campus-specific tardy policy, please contact the school office for more information.

Enrollment, Withdrawals & Transfers

Enrolling a Student

We’re excited to welcome your student! Visit the EMS ISD Registration page for a list of required documents, how-to videos, an attendance zone finder, and step-by-step guidance to help you through the enrollment process.

Withdrawing a Student

If you need to withdraw a student, please notify the campus at least three school days before the student’s last day so that records and documents may be prepared.

For questions or to begin the withdrawal process, please contact the campus registrar.

Transfers

For questions or information related to student transfers, including transfer eligibility and application procedures, please refer to the EMS ISD Transfer Policy.