Class lists will be posted on Monday, August 13th on the front doors of the PYP building at 3:00 PM.
What do I do with my school supplies?
If you would like to bring your school supplies to school early, feel free to stop by either Monday or Tuesday (8-3). We will be accepting them in the front PYP Office and there will be sharpies available to write your student's names on them. We will then deliver them to the classrooms.
When is Back to School Night?
Primary (Grades K-5): Monday, August 13th, 6:00 - 7:30 - Gym
Secondary (Grades 6-12): Tuesday, August 14th, 6:00 - 7:30 - Gym
All parents should report to the Gym for the Back to School Presentation promptly at 6 PM. Following the presentation, teachers will be available in their classrooms to visit with parents and students. If you are in PYP and are bringing school supplies, you may bring them earlier in the day on Monday or Tuesday to the PYP front office OR you may bring them to the classroom following the presentation in the Gym.
Important Note about Back to School Nights: We will be open early this year so you can take care of "business" before our presentation begins. Our HOC Resale and Spirit Shops will open at 4:00 PM Monday and noon on Tuesday in the Dining Hall. Starting at 5:00 PM, in the hallway next to the Dining Hall, we will have tables set up where you can: sign up for pizza days, sign up for ice cream days, purchase parking permits, learn more about the Westlake Academy Foundation and the Westlake Academy Athletic Club. For students in grades 6-10, you may pick up your schedule in the Performance Hall at this time. For students in grades 11 and 12, you may pick up your schedules in the Arts and Science Commons.
When is the first day of school?
The First day of School is Wednesday, August 15th. School hours are 7:55 - 3:10. Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 2:00 PM each day until September 5th at which point they will begin a regular full day schedule.
Where do I go when I arrive at school on the first day, August 15th?
PYP (K-5) - When your PYP student arrives to school every morning, they will enter through the front door. Front doors will open at 7:30. PYP Staff will be at the front doors greeting the students and directing them to their classrooms. For the safety and security of your students, the side doors of the PYP building will not be open.
MYP/DP (6-12) - Secondary students will report to their first period class. Wednesday, August 15th is an A day. Students who do not have a schedule should report to Mr. Tippen (grades 11 and 12) or Ms. Phillips (grades 6-10) in the Arts and Science Building. Students who need assistance finding their first period classes should report to the Secondary Front Office.
I heard that there is a uniform resale shop. When/where does that take place?
Our HOC will be selling gently used uniforms in the Dining Hall from 4-8 PM on Monday, 8/13 and noon - 8 PM Tuesday, 8/14. On both days, they will be closed from 6-7 PM to allow for parents to attend the presentation in the Gym.
I'm new to the school. Are there any special events just for me?
Yes! The HOC is hosting a welcome breakfast for new families on August 31st from 7:30 - 9:30 AM in the Dining Hall. On Tuesday, September 11th, there will be a new WA Parents Dinner Reception from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at the home of School Board President, Mayor Laura Wheat. Please mark your calendars and be looking for an email invitation in early September. If for some reason, you do not receive the invitation, please contact Ginger Awtry.
What do I wear on the first two days of school (and beyond)?
All students should report to school in casual uniform (polo shirt with khaki/navy bottoms). Please click here to view the uniform policy as it has changed this year.
First dress uniform day: Monday, September 24th (this is also Picture Day)
Spirit Wear Fridays: Every Friday, students are permitted to wear spirit OR house shirts with uniform bottoms.
How will my new student get their "house" shirt?
Our House committee will deliver house shirts to all new students the first few weeks of school.
Is the cafeteria open on the first two days of school?
Yes! Our fabulous cafeteria will be serving lunch as always. (Click here
to view our lunch menus by month.) Kindergarten students should plan to bring a sack lunch every day as they eat in their classrooms.
On Thursday, August 16th, a
ll students will be treated to lunch in celebration of WA's birthday (vegetarian option will be available). If your student has special dietary needs, please provide a sack lunch.
When will my student receive his/her schedule (Grades 6-12)?
All students who have been successfully enrolled by August 10th will receive their schedules at Back to School Night, Tuesday, August 14th. For students in grades 6-10, schedules will be available beginning at 5 PM in the Performance Hall. Students in grades 11 and 12 can pick up their schedules in the Arts and Science Commons area at 5 PM. For those who are unable to attend Back to School Night, schedules will be available on the first day of school.
Where/When is carpool pick-up?
Pickup for Kindergarten will be at 2:00 pm adjacent to the front office (through Aug. 31; then 3:10 pm). At regular dismissal (3:10 pm) all students grades 1-5 will be dismissed at the PYP car line. All other students (grades 6-12) will be dismissed at the Secondary car line (see attached map here). If you have students in both Primary and Secondary programs, please have your older student meet up with your younger student in their classroom and escort them to the Secondary car line.
My student is going to drive to school. Does he/she need a parking permit?
Yes. You will be able to take care of this prior to the Back to School Night presentation in the first floor of the Gym Building. We will need a copy of the student's drivers license, a copy of the insurance card with the student listed as a driver, the license plate number and $100.
Nurse Update:
If you need to drop off any medication or Epipens, please stop by the nurse's office at your earliest convenience.
For Grade 7 Parents Only:
Remember to provide immunization records to the School Nurse for all Grade 7 students. Please note that incoming Grade 7 students are required by state law to have two additional vaccinations prior to starting school: Tdap booster and Meningococcal. Questions? Contact the nurse at 817-490-5778
For all grades:
**Please note that registration documents are due. Please be sure to complete all the steps outlined in the email sent to you on July 31st from Ange Bumgarner. If you are having any problems or need assistance, please contact her at abumgarner@westlakeacademy.org.
As always, please know you may call us at 817-490-5757 if you have any other questions or need further assistance.
Aug 15
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First Day of School 7:55 am - 3:10 pm.
The Cafeteria will be serving lunch. Please click
here
to see the lunch menu for August.
Kindergarten parents: join the HOC at 8am in the PYP Commons for "Tears and Cheers" - a special gathering of Kindergarten parents on the first day of school.
Aug 16 -
Birthday Picnic Lunch
Aug 17, Aug 24 and Aug 31
- Spirit Wear: wear your spirit OR house shirts and uniform bottoms
Aug 28 - K/G5 Curriculum Night (6-7:30 pm; K - MPH, G5 - classrooms)
Aug 29 - G1/G4 Curriculum Night (6-7:30 pm, classrooms)
Aug 30 - G2/G3 Curriculum Night (6-7:30 pm, classrooms)
Aug 31 - HOC New Family Welcome Breakfast - Dining Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Sept 3
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Labor Day Holiday: School closed
Sept 4 - Teacher Professional Day, Student Holiday
Sept 5 -
Secondary Curriculum Night (G6-G8: 6-7 pm Gym; G9-G12: 7-8 pm Gym)
Sept 6
- Danish and Dialogue - 8 am Fieldhouse Classroom, Topic: "Academic Excellence: IB, AP, State scores - review our results with us and celebrate the gift of an IB Education"
Sept 11 - New WA Parents Dinner Reception, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, home of School Board President, Mayor Laura Wheat
Sept. 20 - North Texas Giving Day
Sept 24
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Picture Day (grades K-11);
First day to wear dress uniform!
Oct 1 - Senior Picture Day
