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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Cougar Calendar Reminders
Blue: In-Person Students Green: Remote Students Black: All Students
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November 20
November 23-27
November 30
December 1
December 3
1December 8
December 17
Dec 18-Jan 4
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Last Day to Order Original Art Work
Thanksgiving Break
Last Day to order Student Apparel
Students return to in-person learning
Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Douglas County IB Program Meeting (8th Graders) 6:00pm
Colorado Early Colleges Webinar (8th Graders)
Spirit Day Bricya Coffee
Winter Break
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Administrator Note
Dear World Compass Academy Community,
One of the things that we most value about WCA is our community. As many of you are aware, last night, we came together to determine our response to the rising COVID numbers in our county. The decisions that have to be made are not easy. Over the past several days, our administration team and school nurse have spent many hours thinking about what is best for our community. Considering the myriad of perspectives is a lot like looking through a kaleidoscope. There are numerous different vantage points through which to view, most having clear validity when viewed through that specific lens, but put together those lenses create a fragmented view.
At a time when there is great dissension, our community was able to come together and engage in civil discourse. It takes great strength to truly listen to perspectives that vary from our own. Last night, that happened. Numerous viewpoints were shared. All were valid and an important piece of the puzzle worthy of consideration.
Thank you to all who had the courage to share their thoughts. Thank you to all that were willing to listen. Most importantly, thank you to our community who was willing to engage in a respectful discussion together. Together we will take care of our kids. We are exceedingly grateful for our community.
As a result of the discussion and decisions made at the board meeting last night we will be moving forward as follows:
- World Compass Academy will remain learning in-person.
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The window to change into the remote learning program has been extended to Friday, November 20 at noon. The form to fill out can be found here.
- Due to the rising COVID cases and to mitigate outbreaks in the World Compass Academy Community, the student mask policy has been revised:
- All students in kindergarten-8th grade must wear a face mask, gaiter, or full face shield (partial shields are not permitted) in the building at all times.
- From November 30-December 18, K-8 school will release at 2:30 pm.
- The 8-3:30 school schedule will resume following winter break.
- Explorer’s Club will be available to families needing childcare.
- The cost for after school care is $14.50/daily
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To register for Explorer’s Club please email kacie.strohman@worldcompassacademy.com
- This temporary schedule change will allow our specials teachers to support core subject instruction, when core subject teachers are absent.
- We are seeking two permanent building substitutes.
Please look for more information in IC. For the rest of the administrator note please click here.
Warm Regards,
Bethany, Krista, and Amanda
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Raise Craze: School Fundraiser |
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Raise Craze fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others. Now through December 9th.
- REGISTER Simply visit MyRaiseCraze to set up your account.
- SELECT AOKs Select at least 3 Acts of Kindness as a way of giving back. Everyone can spread a little kindness!
- ADD EMAILS Enter the email addresses of friends and family who will be supportive of your cause. Raise Craze will take it from there!
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WE'RE FUNDRAISING FOR...
- Safety - important elements that keep our kids safe at school
- Staff - resources to train and improve our staff capabilities
- Sound - cafeteria and gym sound systems to improve all assemblies and meetings
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Hello Parents!
Thank you for your support in partnering with Original Works this year! I wanted to continue this tradition so we could see how life is still moving forward with some normalcy this school year.
Go here to see the entire school's Gallery! Use the password "Wcacad" Order Here
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Your student received the flyer last week along with his/her artwork. You have a special code to enter if you choose to order products. This is a fundraiser for the WCA Art Department, but mostly I'm interested in you having a great gifting opportunity! The quality of the products is astounding! Plus they will arrive by Dec 10th.
Deadline to order is extended through today Friday, Nov. 20th at midnight. Thanks again for your unending support this year! I love teaching your student!
-Tifaney Wollert, Art Teacher
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Douglas County IB Program |
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8th graders interested in attending Douglas County IB Program next year, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that The Douglas County School District offers only at Douglas County High School in Castle Rock and at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch. The IB program provides our students an outstanding preparation for college success.
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They develop thinkers, inquirers, risk-takers, principled, caring, knowledgeable, reflective, and balanced communicators. The curriculum and dedication has been adjusted to our present conditions, and as always, will continue to give our students one of the world's best educational programs. This is a no-cost program available for students who are accepted into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Douglas County High School will be having a virtual information night on December 3rd at 6:00pm. Please click on the flyer attached for additional information and a link to the DCHS International Baccalaureate (IB) website. The link will be active the day before the meeting.
Please enjoy this video created by Douglas County High School about Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and how it plays a special role in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP), by providing an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge.
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8th graders interested in attending Colorado Early Colleges next year please sign-up for the Webinar. Registration Sign-Up. The meeting is schedule for December 8th, time TBA.
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The Colorado department of public health publishes daily updates to
Let's work together to protect ourselves and others.
- Wash your hands OFTEN for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid close contact, stay 6ft apart (arms length for both parties is a good rule of thumb)
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Wear a mask that covers your MOUTH and NOSE.
- ALWAYS wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your house.
- A mask IS NOT a substitute for social distancing; you must do both.
- Only interact with members of your household - no social interactions, no parties
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces DAILY.
- Monitor your health daily
- Be alert for symptoms
- Take your temperature if symptoms develop
I know this seems like common sense, but this virus is not going anywhere unless we do our part to prevent the spread. We all have an important role to play to protect our community. Doing these things WILL make a difference and we can get back to our lives sooner.
Stefanie Bender, BSN, RN, SSP-SN
School Nurse Consultant, World Compass Academy
Office - 303-814-5262
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We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break November 23-27.
We hope to see you back on campus on November 30th.
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Each year the DCSD community celebrates its outstanding teachers and staff through the annual Apple Awards. Our teachers and staff have shown extraordinary efforts this year to help ensure student's success and we are very excited to announce the opening of this year's Apple Awards nomination process! So...nominate your favorite teacher or staff member today and let them know they are making a difference...through 12/20/2020!
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Important Remote Learning Information |
Attention remote learning families: We have created a facebook page just for you. Join here!
If you have additional questions, please reach out to your remote learning teacher. The Remote Learning Facebook group is not monitored for questions; please email remote learning teachers directly with questions. The purpose of the group is for social connection only.
Elementary: Dawn Morris (K-1), Sydney Corbisiero (2-3), Kristie Carney (4-5)
Middle School (6-8): Charity Bray (Math), Joseph Scotten (Science), Lisa Geier (7 & 8 ELA), Andrea Peters (6th History) or Nicolas Hauser (6th ELA, 7 & 8 History)
Spanish K-3: Joyce Campino Hall
French K-3: Annie Maurice
Mandarin K-3: Yue Ling Yu
Spanish 4-6: Maura Gonzalez
Spanish 7-8: Maite Oluma
French 4-8: Kara Nikanorov
Mandarin 4-8: Rui Rui Zhang or Mike Stern
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Fall/Winter Campaign #wcaachievement |
Snap photos of your students in school uniforms doing remote learning or studying. Share them with us at
Please tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook.
Use the hashtag #wcaachievement and thank you for sharing your WCA academic achievements.
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Online Additional Learning Resources |
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Here are some additional resources to help you keep your child's thirst for knowledge and desire to do activities thriving when doing remote schooling.
Stories in different languages
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2020-2021 School Calendar School calendars for the 2020/2021 school year have been posted to our website here.
Follow WCA on Social Media
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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 Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0067. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.
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2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance: 303-814-5280
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