K-12 Announcements

Meet the Teacher: Our Meet the Teacher events will be held on each campus from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on Tuesday, August 11th.  This will be an opportunity  for families to come on campus to see their student’s classrooms. Class lists will be posted and schedules for Middle and High School students will also be available for pick up.

Class Lists & Schedules: CLICK HERE for K-5 Class Rosters.  Our Middle and High School schedules are available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To make sure you will have access to this information, please take the following actions:

1. CLICK HERE to log into the parent portal
2. If you have lost your password, CLICK HERE to request a reset 

The parent portal is a great way to see your student’s schedule, attendance, and more!

Grade Level Field Lesson & School Supplies Donations Drive: In the first 30 days of school, we’d like to raise at least 50% of our goal for each grade level! Using the links below, you can, 

1. Donate to your grade level, and
2. Fundraise by posting your grade level link on Social Media, or send the link to friends and family asking for contributions to your students’ grade level!

New Way to Contribute: CLICK HERE to refer a business that may be interested in sponsoring an Explorer! Our Explorer Partners team will reach out to every business that is referred by a family member and help the business to sponsor an Explorer! When they do, they will become a part of our Explorer Partners Program!

Free and Reduced Priced Meals: Good news! This year, we qualify to complete the SHORT form for Free and Reduced Priced Meals (FRPM). Each year it is incredibly important to our school that we are able to account for every student during this form collection process. We are authorized by the Natomas Unified School District and as a part of our partnership, we commit to collecting these forms from every family. This quick form plays an important role in determining how much funding our schools receive. Every completed form helps ensure Natomas Unified receives the full funding our students deserve. When forms are not submitted, schools can miss out on valuable resources. Even if you believe your family may not qualify, your response still makes a difference.

CLICK HERE to complete the 2026-2027 Educational Benefit Form.

K-8 Announcements

Sixth Grade Orientation: On Tuesday, August 11th from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, our WEB Leaders are hosting an orientation for all incoming 6th graders. This event is for 6th grade students only. As part of the orientation, we will provide pizza lunch for all 6th graders and their leaders. At 12:30 PM, families are welcome to join us on campus for Meet the Teacher! Email [email protected] with any questions about orientation.

Seventh Grade TDAP:  7th grade families – if you haven’t already turned in your proof of the TDAP immunization, please email it to [email protected] or turn it into the front office at Meet the Teacher. As a reminder, 7th grade students will not be able to attend school without this immunization.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders/FAQs: When dropping off or picking up students, please help keep our Explorers safe by pulling forward as far as possible and remaining in your vehicle.  Staff will help your student to and from your car if needed. We appreciate your support on this.  Please be respectful and mindful of others during our arrival and dismissal process.  Following traffic laws is an essential part of maintaining a safe environment for children. This includes parking in designated areas, adhering to the instructions of school staff, and obeying traffic laws. Traffic rules help to ensure that students are not in harm’s way when they are entering and exiting vehicles. When drivers obey traffic laws, they are less likely to be in an accident or cause a disruption in the flow of traffic. Additionally, traffic laws help to reduce congestion and provide a safe environment for pedestrians.

• CLICK HERE for the Arrival and Dismissal Quick Glance.
• Please Note:  The K-8 Parking Lot is for staff only from the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, as the number of staff has increased resulting in our allocated parking spots being fully occupied.  CLICK HERE to visit the parking section on our Ways to Westlake website for more information.
• Walking School Bus: Join our daily Walking School Bus! The adult supervised walk departs from Burberry Park, Monday-Friday, rain or shine. Students can be dropped off between 7:45 and 8am to allow plenty of time to safely walk to our K-8 campus. Not only do families avoid and decrease congestion near campus, but students also earn points to use towards prizes. We need volunteers to walk and check students in near our campus entrances. Please email [email protected] to get involved today!
• School Dismissal Manager: Please CLICK HERE for important information about setting up your student’s School Dismissal Manager account. Please set up your student dismissal settings before the first day of school. Teachers are instructed to release students according to the guardian-selected dismissal options only. If your student’s dismissal option is not set, the teacher is not authorized to release your student and will need to call you to verify the dismissal for your student. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

School Uniforms/Dress Code: Westlake Charter School has  adopted school uniforms as a means of enhancing positive interaction between students and eliminating issues surrounding attire. Uniforms are to be worn Monday – Thursday. On Fridays, blue jeans and a spirit shirt or college-logo printed shirt can be worn. Each student will be provided a spirit shirt at the beginning of the year. This dress code and uniform guideline applies during school hours and extracurricular events whereby the student is representing WCS. CLICK HERE for all the details. 

K-8 BASE Program: Our BASE staff has spent the summer preparing for the upcoming school year and they can’t wait to see our Explorers! BASE will be open before school from 7:00 – 7:45 AM and after school until 6:00 PM on school days and will accept drop-ins. CLICK HERE to register your child(ren) for the 2026-2027 school year. CLICK HERE to read through our BASE Family Handbook for additional information. Email [email protected] with any questions.

9-12 Announcements

Arrival and Dismissal Information:

• Families may enter the parking lot and drive to the end to drop off in the turnaround by the back of campus. CLICK HERE for the map
• Students dropped off here must enter the Commons when campus opens at 8:00 AM.
• The gate to the Commons closes at 8:30 AM. Students arriving after this time must enter through the front of campus to receive a late pass before going to class.
• For pick-up, families may use the turn-around at the back of campus or arrange to meet students in alternate locations, such as the parking lot by Sprouts or across East Commerce in the Denny’s parking lot.
• Choosing an alternate pick-up or drop-off spot can help avoid high-traffic areas near campus.
• Please drive safely and watch for other cars and students exiting vehicles.

Student Parking:

• Student parking is located near the entrance of the parking lot, in front of Mattress Firm.
• Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students will need to wait for the dismissal line to clear before they can exit their parking spaces.
• Students, families, and visitors may not park in the marked spaces in front of the Heroic store. These spots are reserved for Heroic customers.
• Students, families, and visitors may not park in staff parking. These spots are reserved for WCS staff only during school hours.

Safety Reminders for Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

• No drop-off or pick-up on East Commerce — cars travel over 50 mph here, making it very dangerous.
• Dropping off at the red light on East Commerce is also unsafe and not permitted.
• Please follow the designated traffic flow for arrival and dismissal to keep all students safe.

CLICK HERE to view the parking and traffic flow map.

Dress Code: The intention of the high school dress code is to create a safe learning environment for all individuals. All students are encouraged to dress in a manner that is comfortable and conducive to an active school day.  Please note, uniforms are not required at WCHS. CLICK HERE for all the details on the dress code. 

Chromebook and Charger Distribution: Student Chromebooks and chargers will be available for pickup in Advisory classes during Meet the Teacher. Before receiving your student’s device, please take a few minutes to review our Chromebook expectations. CLICK HERE to view the Chromebook Expectations at a Glance. Please Note: If your student did not return their Chromebook or Chromebook charger at the end of the last school year, they will not receive a device during Meet the Teacher. Our Technology Team will be available to assist families with paying any applicable replacement fees so students can receive a new device as quickly as possible, if needed.

New Student Orientation: We are excited to welcome our incoming 9th graders and 10th grade transfers to Westlake Charter High School for Orientation on Tuesday, August 11, from 8:00 AM–12:30 PM. Students should be dropped off at the roundabout in the parking lot and students will enter campus through the back gate. Students will be greeted by our Link Leader Crew and guided through activities designed to help them get to know the campus, connect with peers, and prepare for a successful start to high school. Pizza lunch will be provided during orientation. In the days leading up to Orientation, your ninth grader will receive a friendly phone call from their Link Leader to introduce themselves, answer any questions, and personally invite them to the event. Families should plan to pick up their student at 12:30 PM and are then invited to join us for Meet the Teacher. Questions about Orientation can be directed to Ms. Threadgill at [email protected].