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 11


January 13


January 14


January 17
Town Hall Community Meeting 5:30pm
Board Meeting 6:30pm (Rescheduled from Jan 4)

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 4-5:30pm & 6-7:30pm (look for sign-up genius from teachers)

Parent Teacher Conferences
No School for Students

No School MLK Day
Athletic Basketball/Cheerleading Calendar
January 19



January 20
Home vs Aspen View Academy
Varsity 4:15pm
JV after Varsity approx. 5:00pm

AWAY vs Littleton Prep
Varsity 4:15pm
JV after Varsity approx. 5:00pm
*All athletes who sign-up for a sport will have the opportunity to participate in sports. Team selections are to ensure your athlete is placed on the appropriate team based on skill level to continue to develop their skills. WCA does not cut any athlete wishing to participate. Weekly eligibility is based on academic grades.
Town Hall Community Meeting Details
When: Jan 11, 2022 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Passcode: a4t42c. Or One tap mobile : US: +13462487799,,89555725172#,,,,*965051# +16699006833,,89555725172#,,,,*965051# 
Or Telephone: Dial: US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 
Webinar ID: 895 5572 5172. Passcode: 965051

Town Hall Schedule and Topics:
5:30-5:50- Presentation on Traffic and Special Guest Speak Councilman Tim Dietz
5:50-6:00- Questions on Traffic
6:00-6:20- Restorative Justice: What is it? How is it used at WCA?
6:20-6:30- Questions on Restorative Justice
Your Input Matters
Please check your email for the WCA mid-year parent survey sent out on January 6, 2022 and due January 13, 2022. Survey results are carefully reviewed by a committee of administration, teachers, parents, and even a community member and are used to shape practices, identify trends, allocate resources, and set goals. Please take time to participate. Your feedback is important to us!
Meet the Cougar Committee
Meet World Compass Academy's newly elected Cougar Committee. 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.
Girls Basketball & Cheerleading
Please visit the Middle School Athletics Website for practice and games schedule.
Spelling Bee
The World Compass Academy Spelling Bee was held on January 6, 2022. Congratulations to all of the students who qualified to participate in the Spelling Bee. We are proud of all of our spellers. The winner was a WCA 7th grader, Blake. The runner up was Ryan. Ryan is a 5th grader at WCA. Third place was another 5th grader, William. The winner will compete at the district Spelling Bee at Castle Rock Middle School on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Good Luck!
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.
WCA Artists
World Compass Academy students had artwork selected for the Colorado Region Scholastic Art Awards. These students now advance to the state-level Scholastic Art competition. The Scholastic Art Awards is only open to 7th-12th graders.

Congratulations to 7th & 8th Graders Elizabeth, Kyleigh, Jayden, and Levi for their technical skill and artistry in the areas of drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. The work of these students is judged alongside 7-12th graders from all over the State of Colorado, with no knowledge by the judges of the grade level, school, or age of the students.

The Colorado Region Art winners will be announced on January 21, 2022. Check coloradoartawards.org for the winners.
Mental Health New Speeds
Encourage youth in your life to take a mental health survey and sign up for free and confidential therapy sessions at IMatterColorado.org. #IMatterColorado 
Slow down in the WCA school zone! The new school zone speed limit signs on the frontage road are changed from 30mph to 20mph. Please be careful driving in the WCA school zone.
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.
Cougar Alumni
Cougar Essentials #wcaachievement
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/
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 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