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.

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Feb 16 & 17

No School: MLK Day

8th Grade Douglas County HS Freshman Orientation 6-8pm

8th Grade Castle View HS Freshman Showcase 6pm

School Chinese New Year Celebration 2:00pm

Open Enrollment Round 2 Opens: New Students only

Kindergarten Graduation Pictures (formal uniform)

Coffee & Chat with Principal 7:50am-8:30am

Formal Uniform Day

Board Meeting 6:30pm

7th Grade Field Trip: International Towne

8th Grade: Douglas County HS Schedule Registration 12:40-1:25pm @ WCA

No School: Parent Teacher Conferences

Chinese New Year Event 2023: Off Campus

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.

Register for Spring Music Clubs

These music clubs begin the week of January 23rd. Please use these links to register.

Musical: MySchoolBucks Musical

Beginning Orchestra: MySchoolBucks Beginning Orchestra

Beginning Drums/Choir: MySchoolBucks Beginning Drums and Choir

Beginning Band: MySchoolBucks Beginning Band

Advanced Drumming: MySchoolBucks Advanced Drumming

Music Production: MySchoolBucks Music Production

Nurse News

It's Hearing and Vision screening time! We need your help! A full day commitment is required for this fun volunteer opportunity. Training will be provided prior to helping. As a helper you could be:

• gathering students
• assisting with the screening



Vision & Hearing Sign-up Link

Thank you,

Nurse Bender

Explorers Club: Enrichment Club Sign-ups

Sign-up for Enrichment Clubs using this QR code.

8th Grade: High School Information

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

New to App for WCA

WCA School News App Now Available (App Store-Apple and Google Play)

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.

Yearbook Pictures & Orders

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities

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

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.

Student Support

Tutoring is Available at WCA. Here is the list of who is available, rates and subjects. WCA Tutors

PTO. Meet other WCA parents by joining the PTO Facebook Page and please email the PTO with PTO related questions. Visit the PTO Website and read the PTO Newsletter.

2022-2023 School Calendar is posted here.

Follow WCA on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldCompassAcademy/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wcacougars/

WCA Honors

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.  

2490 S. Perry Street

Castle Rock, CO 80104

info@worldcompassacademy.com

Main Phone: 303-814-5200

Attendance: Absent Form