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: In-Person Students Green: Remote Students  Black: All Students
August 24
First Day of School Remote Learning
First Day of Pre-School M-TH PM M/W/F AM
August 24-26
Kindergarten Staggered Start Days
August 25
First Day of Pre-School T/TH AM
August 27
All Kindergarten Start
August 28
Last Day to Order NEW Student Apparel (Sweatshirts)
Virtual Back to School Night
September 1
Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm
September 7
No School: Labor Day
September 10Freddy's Spirit Day
School Spirit Wear Day: Students are encouraged to wear WCA shirts or school colors: navy blue or kelly green

ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT to Order Your Student Apparel 

Introducing New Student Apparel, these Classic Styles will remain the same for the next 5 years 2020-2025! All prices for 2020 school year only.  
Website: Order here 
School Contact:  Lisa Carpenter        
Available Order Dates for 2020 School Year: July 24-August 28 & November 9-30

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)




← 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)




Middle School Only Hoodie →
  • Adult and 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 activities on sleeve. See Blackbird website for full list of available activities.

*All previous year sweatshirts can be worn on SPIRIT DAYS ONLY

Important Remote Learning Information

Attention remote learning families.  We have created a facebook page just for you. Join here. Remote Learning Facebook

Please reference this recorded training session for remote learning. If you have additional questions please reach out to your remote learning teacher. Remote Learning Training
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)

Walk Up Drop-off & Pick-up Now Open

Walk up for both drop-off and pick-up are now open.  If you are participating in this, please park at the church. Walking in from the cul-de-sac is not permitted.  
  • All students must be walked to the school entrance by a parent or guardian (this is not a car drop-off zone)
  • Face masks are required for walk up this includes; all parents, guardians, and siblings
  • Please cross at the cross walk only by waiting for a crossing guard to assist you
  • Each household should stand together 6 ft apart from other families while waiting for your student(s)
  • You must show your student(s) carline number card during pick-up

Please be safe!!

 
Join us for Spirit Day       


Come join us for Spirit Night at Freddy's on September 10th.  

Please show this digital flyer for participation. We hope you see you there!!

PTO News   

The PTO wants to welcome all new and returning families to the 2020-2021 school year. PTO Welcome Video will introduce your PTO board, their duties, and what the PTO oversees. 
SAC Volunteers Needed

Calling all interested community members and parents. The SAC (School Accountability Committee SAC Details ) is pleased to announce an opening. The purpose of the SAC is to inform, encourage, and provide opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school's instructional program and quality improvement process. If interested please Community Email.

Covid-19

This link includes frequently asked questions and answers surrounding returning to school with Covid-19 precautions in place.   COVID19



Return to In-Person Learning Videos

We have created some videos for you to share with your student(s) about what to expect when they return to school. These videos are not all in compassing, but will give your student(s) an idea of what they can expect. 
WCA Outstanding Alumni
 
Formal & Informal Uniform Update

The Board has reviewed both the formal and informal uniform dress policy for the 2020/2021 school year.  There are currently no changes to the uniform with the exception of the new sweatshirts (see information above). All previous year sweatshirts can only be worn on Spirit Days only. These new sweatshirts can be worn on every informal uniform day.

Formal uniform days are the first day of school and the first Tuesday of each month. Here is the link for you to review the policy. Dress Code Policy. You can purchase new formal uniforms from French Toast or Educational Outfitters.  There is on specific vendor for casual uniforms however, they are available through the vendors above.

Please remember there is a Buy/Sell Uniforms page as well to assist you in buying or selling your uniforms. 

School Lunch Services
 
Beginning with the 2020/21 school year, WCA has made the decision to switch to Douglas County School District (DCSD) Nutrition Services for our school lunch program. DCSD Nutrition Services will offer lunches at a lower cost to families and will comply with all school sanitation guidelines. Students are always welcome to bring their own lunch from home, but if you or your student prefer, you may choose to purchase a DCSD lunch instead. At this time, WCA is not offering a breakfast program. For any questions related to school lunch, please call DCSD Nutrition Services at 303-387-0320.
 
MySchoolBucks
 
In order for students to participate in the DCSD lunch program, parents must first  create a lunch payment account for each student on MySchoolBucks (MSB). You will need to know your student(s) six-digit DCSD Student Number, which can be found in your Infinite Campus parent account in the upper left corner next to the student picture. The account must be preloaded with money (a credit card is required). Once their lunch payment account set-up is complete, students may purchase a DCSD lunch on any school day. It is helpful if students know their six-digit DCSD Student Number, but if they don't know it, we can look it up. If you encounter a problem while setting up your MySchoolBucks account, please call DCSD Nutrition Services at 303-387-0320 or email Paula Wilson.
 
You may also contact MySchoolBucks directly by calling 855-832-5226. 
 
If you are experiencing issues adding money to your student's MSB account, it may be because you are new to DCSD and MySchoolBucks will not "open" your child's account until WCA's first day of school. You may send in checks or cash on the first day of school (to be given to the kitchen staff), or add money later in the day.

For more information including details about financial assistance please go to the link on our website. WCA School Lunch.
 

School Lunch Available for 100% Remote Learners

For WCA families who have enrolled in 100% remote learning, you may still purchase lunch through MySchoolBucks from DCSD Nutrition Services. These lunches are called "eLearning Weekly Meal Bags." Families will be able to pick them up at any neighborhood elementary or middle school of your choosing (pick-up is not available at WCA.)

For all the details and to complete the order form, view the Weekly Meal Bag Flyer or call 303-387-0306.

Language Immersion Program

We are excited to head into our 2nd year of our Language Immersion Program.  We offer immersion for students in Mandarin History, French and new this for the 2020/2021 school year, Spanish. There is no cost to participate in language immersion.

Days: Monday-Friday beginning the first day of school
Hours: 7:20am-8:00am
Open to: Students in Grades 5-8 with a minimum of three years of instruction in the target language
Academic Credit: Participation will be noted on the student transcript
Grading: Students will be graded Pass/Fail.

   
Opening on the WCA Board of Directors

Calling all interested community members and parents: The Board of Directors is pleased to announce openings on the governing board for World Compass Academy. We are seeking to fill a director position with an individual who has experience in education. This is a great way to share your talents and help to grow WCA. Please click on the link for details on the position and how to apply.  Board Member Position
Carpool to School

We understand with new possible schedules some families may need to carpool to school in the fall.  Here is a link to assist you in finding a car pool for your precious cargo.  CarpooltoWCA
   
Fall/Winter Campaign #wcaachievement


Snap photos of your students in school uniforms, doing remote learning, or studying. Share them with us at 

We would love to feature your students with our hashtag #wcaachievement

Please tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook. 

Use the hashtag #wcaachievement and thank you for sharing your WCA academic achievements. 


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
National Geographic Kids: National Geographic
National Park Services Junior Ranger Program: National Parks
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.

PTO Facebook Page. Meet other WCA parents by joining the PTO Facebook Page and please email the PTO with PTO related questionsPTO Website


WCA Honors

 

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.  


2490 S. Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Main Phone: 303-814-5200
Attendance:  303-814-5280

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