World Compass Academy engages and inspires learners in a safe, challenging, and individualized learning environment, which cultivates and fosters character, a lifelong love of learning, and the skills to engage in the global community. | |
Cougar Calendar Reminders
Blue: Elementary Green: Middle School Black: All Students
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Dec now-22
December 19
December 20
December 21
December 22
Dec 23- Jan 9
January 10
January 12
January 16
January 19
January 20
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Winter Sports Session 2 Girls Basketball & Coed Cheer Registration opens in Myschoolbucks
Girls Basketball Link to register
Coed Cheer Link to register
Free Dress Day (Thank you for filling out the SAC Survey)
Spelling Bee 2:20pm Cafeteria
Ugly Sweater Dress Day
8th Grade Field Trip (Bring Formal Uniform)
Holiday Character Dress Day
PJ Day
Winter Break
Students return from Winter Break
PTO Meeting 5:15pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
8th Grade Castle View HS Course Registration @12:40pm at WCA
No School: MLK Day
SAC Meeting 7:45am
School Chinese New Year Celebration 2:00pm
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Dear World Compass Academy Community,
Thank you for your participation in our SAC survey. We had 395/522 families participate! THANK YOU! This means we met our 75% participation goal and will have a free dress day Monday, December 19, 2022.
We appreciate every family who took the time to respond. Our goal is to have a safe and challenging learning environment that creates productive global citizens and life long learners. Feedback is critical in helping us to know what is working and where we need to focus our improvement efforts moving forward. Thank YOU!
SAC Survey results are published each year on our SAC website. You can view this year's results here. These results and all comments are reviewed by our SAC committee of administration, parents, and teachers.The SAC Committee makes formal school improvement recommendations informed by these surveys. Your voice matters and makes our school better!
Respectfully,
Bethany Merkling
World Compass Academy, Principal
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Chinese New Year Event 2023 | |
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WCA Middle School trimester one elective class World and Cultural Dance completed a video audition and were selected to participate in Highlands Ranch Community Association & Great Wall Chinese Academy Celebration Chinese New Year Celebration. All WCA families are invited to attend this community event. Congratulations Yu Laoshi and World and Cultural Dance Class!
Time: Saturday, Jan 21, 2023, 2-3pm stage performance, 12-4pm Culture Fair
Address: Highlands Ranch's Southridge Recreation Center
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Co-Hosts: Highlands Ranch Community Association & Great Wall Chinese Academy
Tickets: The ticket sale is online now Ticket Link It is $10 plus a $2.05 service fee.
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Register for Spring Music Clubs | | |
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Join WCA in Disney's Beauty & the Beast Jr. Musical
Auditions Dec 8-20 (K-8th)
Deadline to register for Cast or Crew
Welcome Meeting Jan 17 3:30-5:30
Rehearsal Start Jan 19
Performances May 11, 12 & 13 (Location TBD)
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Middle School Trip 2023 France & Spain | |
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Adventure Seekers,
As many of you know, we are planning a summer 2023 France & Spain trip! We have a fantastic group of travelers enrolled already, and there are still a few spots available! I would love for YOU to join us!!
Explorica is offering a $100 discount for anyone who signs up by Wednesday, December 21. Just use voucher code Travel100 upon enrollment to receive this discount. This tour is open to current students grades 5 through 8, as well as parents/siblings of students. To reserve your spot(s) on our trip, visit www.explorica.com/WCA-2023 and click “sign up now.”
Don’t wait! There are currently only 8 spots left, so this tour may fill up before the 12/21 deadline. Therefore, it is suggested to sign up as soon as possible!
Meeting Announcement:
Dear Future Travelers,
Thank you for your interest in our 2023 France & Spain in the summer of 2024. This trip offers a wealth of opportunities for learning outside the classroom and for personal growth, and this will be a fun, safe, and easy way for students to see the world with their friends. I hope you can join us! I will be hosting a parent meeting so you can learn more about our tour itinerary, the sign-up process, and payment options: Date: to be determined in Jan. 2023. Time: to be determined in January 2023. Location: Virtual
If you would like a sneak peak of the itinerary before the meeting, please visit our trip website. We’ll keep you updated about this incredible trip, including parent meeting details and deadline reminders, so you won’t miss a thing.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Sra. Garcia or Mme Maurice.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need additional details.
Cordially,
Sra Garcia and Mme Maurice
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Explorers Club: Enrichment Club Sign-ups | |
8th Grade: High School Information | |
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Check out Colorado Early Colleges – charter high schools where students can earn college degrees for free!
About Colorado Early Colleges (CEC): CEC is a network of public, charter schools where students earn a 2-year college degree or industry certificate for free in high school. We have three campuses in Douglas County: Castle Rock, Inverness, and Parker. At CEC, we offer accessible, flexible, and individualized education. All of our schools have small class sizes, robust student supports, and highly qualified teaching staff.
Sign up for Colorado Early Colleges Shadow Days!
About Shadow Days: We know what a big decision choosing a high school can be, and we want to help students pick the right school. The CEC Shadow Program will give students the opportunity to experience a day as a CEC Lion! This is an opportunity for students interested in CEC Castle Rock, Inverness, or Parker to visit campus and accompany a student ambassador to their classes for a full day. Sign up using the links below: Castle Rock- Click here to sign up
Inverness- Click here to sign up Parker- Click here to sign up
The registration is first-come, first-serve and students must be current 8th-11th graders. Please make your reservation early. You can cancel through the confirmation email that you received after you book your reservation or call us at 720.638.6824 if you have to cancel. This is important in order to make room for other students who may be on a waiting list for that day.
Sign up for a Family Information Meeting/Tour!
These opportunities are a great chance to get to meet with our leadership team, learn about our award-winning school model, and understand our school culture. You can use the links below to sign up for a meeting/tour at one of our campuses.
CEC Castle Rock CEC Inverness CEC Parker
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Download the app (School News by Edlio) to submit an absence form, stay up to date on all school events and news, and much more. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
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World Compass Academy School Accountability Committee (SAC) is seeking parent volunteers. The committee will meet 7:45am-8:35am on:
- January 19
- March 30
- May 25
Participants may join the meeting via Google Meet or in-person. The school accountability committee acts as an advisory group to both administration and the Board of Directors on matters of school improvements, safety, and budgeting. All WCA community members are welcome.
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Yearbook Pictures & Orders | |
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Help us make this year's yearbook amazing! We would love to include your photos of school events, sports and school memories in our yearbook! Please send your photos to yearbook@worldcompassacademy.com. Please list the names of students in the photo(s) (if possible), the event and/or grade(s) and the date the photos were taken. Please add a comment to your email that states you give WCA permission to use your photo(s) in the school yearbook for the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Graham.
Click on the link and enter our school’s passcode: 1015027251121021
Regular Price: $30.00
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If your family would like to participate in the "Culture Corner" please fill out the survey, we look forward to learning about you and your family! Culture Corner Survey | |
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World Compass Academy asks that each family volunteer 15 hours per school year. The volunteer requirement needs to be completed by the end of the school year. WCA will be using Track It Forward to log all volunteer hours completed this school year. Look for information on Track It Forward Accounts to be sent out soon.
LUNCH & RECESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in volunteering to come in for lunch and recess please sign up here. Lunch & Recess
PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PTO has upcoming events and fundraisers that need your help. Please visit our ongoing sign-up for options to earn your hours through PTO
www.WCAPTOVolunteering.com
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WCA Board of Directors is seeking a new members to act as the marketing liaison for the school. Anyone with a background, in marketing, public relations, advertising, or social media who is interested in being a pivotal member of our school community and organization is encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and our board will reach out to you to set up a time to connect. | |
Tutoring is Available at WCA. Here is the list of who is available, rates and subjects. WCA Tutors | |
Encourage youth in your life to take a mental health survey and sign up for free and confidential therapy sessions at IMatterColorado.org. #IMatterColorado | |
NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. The School District's Compliance Officer is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 720-433-108. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. | | | | |
