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
| November 9 | Student Apparel Ordering (REOPENED) | | November 10 | Board Meeting (rescheduled from 11/3) | | November 11 |
Return to In-Person Learning
End of First Trimester
Veterans Day
| | Nov 11-Dec 9 | Raise Craze School Fundraiser | | November 12 | First Day of Second Trimester | | November 18 |
Spirit Wear Day
Spirit Night at Chipotle 5pm-9pm
| | November 23-27 | Thanksgiving Break | | November 30 | Last day to order WCA Apparel for 2020/2021 School Year | | December 1 |
Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm
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Administrator Note
Dear World Compass Academy Community,
Thank you for your support with our temporary remote learning! We appreciate your flexibility and partnership to support students.
We are excited to see you back on campus soon!
Warm Regards,
Bethany, Krista, and Amanda
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Raise Craze: School Fundraiser
Raise Craze is an online platform enabling students to set up secure, custom websites where they request donations via email. During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others.
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
Please look for more information coming on November 11th for how to register your student for this fundraising event.
Questions? Contact Wendie Sanders
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Ordering Student Apparel is Back for a Short Time
November 9th-30th is the last time this year to order your student apparel. With the cooler days coming stock up on approved apparel today.
Student Apparel, these Classic Styles will remain the same for the next 5 years 2020-2025! All prices for 2020 school year only. Order Website: Order here School Contact: Lisa Carpenter
All School (K-8) Crew Neck Sweatshirt →
- Adult and Youth Sizes Available
- Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
- $25.00 (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
- Names on the back are NOT available
 ← All School (K-8) T-shirt - Adult and Youth Sizes Available
- Worn only on designated School Spirit Wear Days
- $12.00 (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
- Names on the back are NOT available
5th-8th Grade Middle School Only Hoodie →  - Adult and Limited Youth Sizes Available
- Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
- $35.00 (Front and Go Anywhere Do Anything) (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
- Additional $4.00 for LAST name on back. (No first names allowed)
- Additional $4.00 for unlimited school activities on sleeve. See Blackbird website for full list of available activities.
- DO NOT ORDER FOR K-4 grade, this is a Middle School Only item.
*All previous year sweatshirts can be worn on SPIRIT DAYS ONLY
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Share Our Amazing School
New students wishing to attend WCA for the 2021-2022 school year can now go through the Open Enrollment Process. If you have friends or know families interested in attending WCA for the 2021-2022 school year, please share our enrollment website page with them. This first step in the process runs from November 2-December 1, 2020.
Eighth graders who plan to open enroll outside of their assigned neighborhood school should visit the district open enrollment website and select schools between November 2-December 1, 2020.
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Join us for Spirit Day
Please support our WCA PTO while enjoying Chipotle from 5:00pm-9:00pm on November 18th. You must show this flyer for participation.
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Nurse Notes
Stefanie Bender, BSN, RN, SSP-SN
School Nurse Consultant, World Compass Academy
Office - 303-814-5262
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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, 5) or Sydney Corbisiero (2, 3, 4)
Middle School: Charity Bray (Math), Joseph Scotten (Science), Lisa Geier (ELA), or Andrea Peters (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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Covid-19
This link includes frequently asked questions and answers surrounding returning to school with Covid-19 precautions in place.
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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
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
Scholastic Read At Home: FREE program
Exciting places to Visit: 30 Virtual Tours
PBS Kids: PBS KIDS
Disney "Imagineering" in a Box: Theme Park Design: |
Announcements
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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