FAQs

Schedules are typically mailed out during the third week of August.

On the first day of school, teachers will hand out a course syllabus that will contain all required school supplies for that specific course. Students enrolled in a math class during the fall semester can find information regarding the required calculator for the course in the Program of Studies under the Mathematics section.

Yes! The Guidance Office tracks all student courses to make sure they are meeting all WA graduation requirements. In addition, we advise students regarding courses that would help to best prepare them to attend a four year college or university.

WA does have an attendance policy, which is outlined in our student handbook on our Student Life page. Students are allowed to miss ten (10) school days in each semester. Anything beyond the ten (10) days results in the student attendance record being reviewed at the end of each semester by an attendance committee. Parental notes are required to prevent any impact to quarter grades.

No, we only pick up and drop off students in Bangor at the airport or the Concord bus station.

No, all cooking must be done in the common room area of your dorm.

Yes, you do. However, upon arrival new students will have a set of bedding provided until they have the opportunity to purchase their own. So there is not need to arrive with bedding.

Yes. Res Life runs a bus every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month that takes students into Machias. In town there is a Hannaford (groceries), Walgreens (pharmacy), various other stores and a few restaurants. On Saturdays, there are field trips that usually include a stop at Walmart or the Bangor Mall.