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
January 25


January 27


February 1



February 3




February 4

February 11

February 14

February 17


February 18-21
Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day (informal uniform)

Spirit Day SmashBurger (all day)
Spirit Wear Day

Formal Uniform Day
Board Meeting 6:30 pm
Happy Chinese New Year

Spirit Day Crumbl Cookie (all day)
Spirit Wear Day
Castle View High School 8th Grade Information Night
PTO Virtual Community Meeting 6:30-7:30pm (details below)

Chinese New Year Celebration (details to follow)

100th Day of School Celebration (see teacher newsletter for details)

Valentine's Day (see teacher newsletter for details)

Spirit Day Panda Express (11:30am-8:30pm)
Spirit Wear Day

Presidents' Day No School
8th Graders Attending Castle View High School
Please mark your calendars to attend the 8th Grade Information Night - February 2, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm (5:00 to 6:00 pm is Activities/Athletics Fair) Be prepared for your Freshman year.
PTO Virtual Community Meeting
February 3, 2022 6:30-7:30pm
Here is the zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/6288672123
Preschool Open Enrollment 2022-2023
Preschool & Pre-K Open Enrollment will begin January 24, 2022. Click here for information on our Preschool program.
 
First Round Open Enrollment: 1/24/2022-1/28/2022 at 4:00pm
Offers sent via email: 1/31/2022
Offers must be accepted by: 2/4/2022 at 4:00pm
Meet the Cub Council
Meet World Compass Academy's newly elected Cub Council. Cougar Committee is WCA's student government. The committee meets at school to discuss issues, problem solve, and organize student events in our middle school. Officers are 6th-8th graders and Cub Council allows our 5th grade representatives an opportunity to have their voices heard. We are excited to see the wonderful things Cougar Committee and the Cub Council does for the students.
Support PTO Spirit Nights
January 27
SMASHBURGER
All Day
Spirit Wear Day
February 3
CRUMBL COOKIES
All Day
Spirit Wear Day
February 17
PANDA EXPRESS
11:30am-8:30pm
Spirit Wear Day
Girls Basketball & Cheerleading
Please visit the Middle School Athletics Website for practice and games schedule.
CMAS Testing

CMAS English Language Arts and Math testing for 3rd-8th grade students at WCA will be taking place March 29, 30, and 31.

CMAS Science testing for 5th and 8th grade students will be taking place April 11th. 

To view a detailed testing schedule please visit the State Mandated Testing tab on the World Compass Academy website. 

If you have questions please email the school assessment coordinator, 
Clare Kiesel, for more information.

CogAT Testing

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).
 
2nd Grade Universal Screen
As part of this process, ALL students in 2nd grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of February 7th. 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. 

Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Gifted Identification Referral Testing 
If your child is in K or 1st grade and you believe he/she needs 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. For any questions or to refer your student, please contact Kate Parker at katherine.parker@worldcompassacademy.com.
Encourage youth in your life to take a mental health survey and sign up for free and confidential therapy sessions at IMatterColorado.org. #IMatterColorado 
Congratulations to 7th & 8th Graders Elizabeth, Kyleigh, Jayden, and Levi for their technical skill and artistry in the areas of drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. Check coloradoartawards.org for the Scholastic 7th-12th grade Art Award winners.
Explorers Club: New Clubs Now Open
Sign-up by 1/31/2022 for these fun Clubs. To register please email: explorersclub@worldcompassacademy.com All of these are 7 weeks sessions.
  • Kidzart
  • Sticky Fingers Cooking
  • Lego Engineering
  • Soccer Buddies
  • Chess Club
PTO Volunteers Needed
The PTO needs volunteers to help on committees for upcoming events. Some large roles and some small. Being involved with PTO is a wonderful way to learn more about the school and complete your required volunteer hours.
PTO. Meet other WCA parents by joining the PTO Facebook Page and please email the PTO with PTO related questions. Visit the PTO Website and read the PTO Newsletter.
WCA awards students monthly who exemplify character traits throughout the month. We want to encourage our students to be strong examples of great character in school and beyond. We celebrate these traits through our Cougar Awards.
Snap photos of your students this summer in the community. Share them with us at Community Email.  

We would love to feature your students with our hashtag #wcaachievement. Please tag @wcacougars on Instagram or @worldcompassacademy on Facebook using the #wcaachievement.
Additional Communication
2021-2022 School Calendar is posted to our website here. 
Follow WCA on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldCompassAcademy/
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.  
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