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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Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 20-24
Dec 1
Dec 4
Dec 5
Dec 6
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Gratitude with Grown-ups
Parent Portal Opens with Trimester 1 Grades- 4pm
Lost & Found Clean Out
Castle Rock Star Lighting: Community Event
WCA Cheerleaders Perform 2pm 3rd/Wilcox St.
Thanksgiving Break
Open Enrollment Closes @ 4pm
3rd Grade Field Trip Denver Museum of Nature & Science
No Classes K-4 Testing
5-8 Normal Schedule
Formal Uniform Day
Picture Retakes 8-10am
PTO Community Meeting 2-3pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Castle View High School Freshman Showcase 6-8pm
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Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award | |
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School Award
WCA was awarded the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award. The district honored WCA in a ceremony recognizing high performing schools in Douglas County and has given us two banners, the larger banner will be hung on the side of our building and the smaller in our gym.
The Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools "exceed" expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth at all grade levels. Here is WCA’s Academic Achievement data over time.
We are excited by our students' steady growth in academic achievement and are excited to continue this trend into the future. Congratulations WCA teachers and students!
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WCA has 77 Student Athletes participating this season in Boys Basketball and Coed Cheerleading. Our gym "ROCKS" during afternoon Home Games. Come see the new bleachers, watch the game, and stay for the half time performance with music mixed especially for the WCA Cheerleaders by Daniel Garcia.
Come cheer on the Cougars!!!
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Come see WCA's Performing Arts Fall Production of The Nightmare Before Christmas on Dec 8 & 9.
This production follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/wcanbctix
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Turkey Trot- WCA Team
The WCA community is welcome to join team WCA for the Castle Rock Turkey Trot. We are running to raise money for the Help & Hope Center of Castle Rock. All are welcome! Thank you to our Cougar Committee who proposed this initiative and Ms. Stefanski, our Cougar Committee Advisor, who set this up. We would love to WIN the "Fittest Flock" competition by having the largest registered team.
Thanksgiving Morning @ 7:30AM
November 23, 2023
Douglas County Event Center
500 Fairgrounds Drive
Castle Rock, CO
Team Name to Register under:
WCA Cougars Talan Stefanski
Sign -up Here
Use code WCA15 for 15% off your registration.
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Middle School Event 6-8 Grade
We are going to Italy this summer and you are invited!
Mrs. Marques, our 5th grade ELA & Writing teacher will be leading a tour to Italy this summer, and middle school students (rising 6th-exiting 8th graders) are invited. If you missed the information session, you can visit her STAFF WEBSITE and click on Italy Trip Information, or for more information email: Kristin.marques@worldcompassacademy.com
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and she would love to have your student join on this adventure.
There are limited spots on this trip, and we would love to have you.
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Check out the WCA Family Business Directory on our website.
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Middle School Families
High School Options & News
WCA welcomes many of the local high schools to our school each year for information sessions. These sessions inform students and parents on different options the high schools in our area offer. These sessions are recorded and published along with the slide deck presentation from each high school. Here is the link to view them. Expand the link to see new high schools as they are added.
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Board of Directors
The WCA Board of Directors is currently looking for two new members to fill open gaps. We are looking for parents or board members at large that have a background in policy & school compliance or children and public safety. These potential new members will fill roles on our compliance committee and safety committee. Those that are interested should fill out the board application located here: Board of Directors Application
Lunch and Recess
Consider volunteering during lunch and recess to assist with student supervision. Our students especially love when adults lead and play games during recess. You can sign up to help here.
Family Volunteering
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.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families who have completed their volunteer hours for the 2023-2024 School Year!!
Hertzler Family, Patel Family, Murphy Family, Atkins Family, Horning Family, Mcelhinney Family, and Lenihan Family
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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. | | | | |
