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
| |
|
Oct 2-20
Oct 16-20
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 30-Nov 9
Oct 31
Nov 1
Nov 3
Nov 7
Nov 9
Nov 10
| |
|
Winter Sports Registration in myschoolbucks
Boy's Basketball and Coed Cheerleading
Fall Break
7th Grade Field Trip International Towne
8th Grade: Regis Jesuit HS Information Session 8-8:30am Cafeteria
Student Apparel Opens Order Here
Halloween Parade K-5, 6-8 Dance
Last Day for 10% off Yearbooks
Open Enrollment for New to WCA Students and Siblings
Chick-fil-A Spirit Wear Day
Middle School Service Day
Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm
Early Release 12pm End of Trimester 1
Final Day to Order Student Apparel
No School Veterans Day
| |
Halloween Parade & Costumes | |
|
School Halloween Activities will take place on October 31
Halloween Costumes PK-8
Students may wear costumes to school on October 31 (no school uniforms are required). Costumes should be appropriate for school. Masks, weapon facsimiles, blood, gore, or costumes that are sexually explicit, reflective of graphic violence, or include references to drugs or alcohol are not allowed.
Parents Watching Parade K-5: 2:00pm
Parents are welcome watch the parade in one of the following locations:
- South side of the school building
- On the field
- We are asking that they NOT line the hallways inside the building
Class Parties:
Please see your students' teacher newsletter for Halloween Party details.
6th-8th Grade Dance /Party: 2:25-3:25pm Parents are welcome to attend
| |
|
Dear WCA Community,
WOW! What a Book Fair! A heartfelt thank you for your support in making this our most successful Book Fair in WCA's history!!! Because of your generosity, the profits from the Book Fair will be used to add hundreds of new books to our library circulation for our students to enjoy!!
I also must give a BIG thank you to our parent volunteers. The Book Fair would not have run as smoothly as it did without each and everyone of you who gave your personal time to come and help. You kept me going with latte's and soda's throughout each day!
It is my pleasure to spend library time with your children!
Fondly,
Mrs. Arghhhhh (My pirate name the students gave me!)
| | |
|
|
It's the final time to order sweatshirts for the 2023-2024 school year. These can be worn with the informal uniform. The hoodies are a new brand this year. Order Here
Important to remember these things:
-
Hoodies are for 5th-8th graders only (if you purchase one for a K-4 student, they aren't permitted to wear it at school). The crewneck sweatshirt can be worn by all students K-8.
-
Please double check the size (youth or adult) and spelling of name (hoodie only).
-
All orders are final sales, no returns or refunds
-
Please don't pay for shipping. Items will NOT be shipped to your home. All apparel will be shipped to the school and should be given to your student in homeroom
- The t-shirts can be worn on Spirit Days, we have approximately 2 per month.
| |
|
WCA would like to share a Family Business Directory on our website so our families can support WCA Family Businesses. If you have a business you would like to share with our community please complete the google form. WCA Business Directory
| | |
|
|
Capture Your Memories in this year’s Yearbook! 10% off purchase by October 31!
Customize Your 2 Free Pages: add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more. Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year. The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book. Want more pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99. Create Custom Pages by March 20, 2024.
Regular price: $32.00
| |
|
DCSD is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 6th grade (November).
5th/6th Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 6th grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of November 6th. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
If your child is already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. Your Gifted Education Facilitator will contact you directly with information about this process.
Gifted Identification Referral Testing
-
If your child is in grades 3, 4, and 5 and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.
- NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.
-
Please request CogAT testing for your child by reaching out to our gifted facilitator, Kate Parker, for more information and the referral form. All requests for CogAT testing must be received no later than Monday, October 23rd.
| |
Middle School: Interested in High School Options
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.
| | | |
Middle School Athletics
Congratulations to our JV Girls Volleyball team! These ladies are the Conference Championship Runner Up! Thank you to Coach Tripp and Coach Jaffee on an amazing season!!
| |
|
Mandarin Class
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. This evening celebration allows families to gather together to light lanterns, eat moon cakes and appreciate the round moon. The festival is a time to enjoy the reaping of rice and wheat with food offerings made in honor of the moon. Jing Xu's students created class art work based on this celebration!
September 29, 2023
| |
|
Congratulations to our new Cougar Committee!!
Cougar Committee is World Compass Academy's Middle School Student Council. Each year Middle School students run a campaign with posters and give a speech during an assembly stating why they should be voted into office. These students were elected by their peers to serve as officers in the Cougar Committee for the 2023-2024 school year.
| |
There are fun things happening during Hispanic Heritage Month at WCA. | |
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Senorita Weber's 3rd grade class drew Frida Kahlo inspired self portraits. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits that used bold & vibrant colors. | |
|
Our 1st graders are amazing painters. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Senorita Garcia's Class painted Amate Bark style paintings. Amate Bark is Mexican Folk Art that depicts brightly colored scenes of daily life, history or nature.
| |
Senorita Weber's 2nd grade class drew portraits of Frida Kahlo. These guided drawings of Frida Kahlo mimic her style of art using bold and vibrant colors. | |
|
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.
| |
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. | | | | |
