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
| August 10 |
Class Assignments will be sent out to parents
| | August 13 |
Drive-Thru Drop-off Supplies 7:45am-5:30pm (please come at your grade level time)
| | August 14 | Last Day for all students to complete EXPRESS CHECK-IN | | August 19 |
First Day of School In-Person (1st-8th graders)
Formal Uniform Day
1st Grade Meet Teachers on the Field
2nd Grade Meet Teachers in the Gym
3rd-8th Grade Meet Teachers in the Classroom
| | August 19-21 |
Kindergarten Readiness Testing by Appointment
(Look for email sign-up information week of Aug 10)
| | August 19 |
Remote: Parent/Student Virtual Training (Choose Session 9:00am,11:00am or 6:30pm)
| | August 20 |
Remote: Chromebook Pick-up 8:30am-10:30am
Spirit Day at Dairy Queen 3:30-9:00pm (Must show flyer) This is not a spirit wear dress day to school, our first spirit dress day will be in September.
| | August 24 |
First Day of School Remote Learning
| | August 24-26 |
Kindergarten Staggered Start Days
| | August 27 |
All Kindergarten Start
| | August 28 |
Last Day to Order NEW Student Apparel (Sweatshirts)
Virtual Back to School Night
| September 1
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Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30pm
| September 7
| No School: Labor Day |
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Express Check-In: In-Person & Remote Learners
Please complete the Express Check-in process by Friday, August 14th. Express Check-In
Express Check-In is the process all parents (includes in person and remote learning students) must complete to verify that your child's school has the correct contact information, emergency contacts, current school year forms completed, etc. It is very important! If you do not complete Express Check-In, you will not have access to electronic grades/report cards for the 2020-21 school year.
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Grade Level Supply Drop Off
August 13th is drive-thru supply drop off. Please drop off your student(s) supplies in a sealed garbage bag with your child's first and last name and grade level during their specified drop-off time. MS SUPPLIES: please keep anything you would carry in your backpack on a day to day basis.
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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.
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Order Your New 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.
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 →
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Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
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$25.00 (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
← All School (K-8) T-shirt
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Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn only on designated School Spirit Wear Days
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$12.00 (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
Middle School Only Hoodie →  -
Adult and Youth Sizes Available
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Worn with everyday casual uniform (not on formal uniform day)
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$35.00 (Front and Go Anywhere Do Anything) (2XL-3XL $3.00 additional)
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Additional $4.00 for LAST name on back. (No first names allowed)
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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
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Covid-19
This link includes frequently asked questions and answers surrounding returning to school with Covid-19 precautions in place. COVID19
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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.
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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 casual and formal uniforms from French Toast.
New uniforms can be purchases at French Toast or Educational Outfitters. Please remember there is a Buy/Sell Uniforms page as well to assist you in buying or selling your uniforms.
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New School Lunch Services
Beginning with the 2020/21 school year, WCA has made the decision to switch to DCSD Nutrition Services for our school lunch program. With the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen an increase in the number of families experiencing financial hardship and increased regulations and recommendations surrounding school sanitation. DCSD Nutrition Services will offer lunches at a lower cost to families and will comply with all school sanitation guidelines. We are also excited that they have agreed to offer cultural themed lunches for Hispanic Heritage Month, Chinese New Year, and Mardi Gras. We have enjoyed working with My Kids Lunch the past five years, and we know our students will miss seeing Ernest as much as we will. With the transition to DCSD Nutrition Services, meal payments will be made through MySchoolBucks. my school bucksIf you have a remaining balance in your account with My Kids Lunch, please contact them directly for a refund at 303-778-0916 or [email protected]. Credit card refunds will take about 5-7 business days to process, and check refunds may take around 2 weeks. We are excited about this transition and appreciate your patience during the process.
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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.
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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
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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
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Return to School Town Hall Meeting Information
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020. If you were not able to attend or would like to review the meeting, the meeting recording link is below.
Access Password: 3f^l24HE
This presentation includes 2 options: 1) Return to in person learning (also includes if virtual learning is mandated plan) 2) Return to remote learning (will not change if rest of school goes to mandated virtual learning)
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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.
PTO Facebook Page. Meet other WCA parents by joining the PTO Facebook Page and please email the PTO with PTO related questions.
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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, [email protected], 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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