K-12 Announcements

First Day of School: Our first day of school is Wednesday, August 7th. This will be an early release day for all students. First day dismissal times are as follows:

• Kindergarten:  11:30 AM for kindergarten conferences 8/7, 8/8, 8/9
• 1st-8th grades: 1:30 PM
• High School: 1:30 PM

Bell Schedules and Academic Calendar: 

• CLICK HERE for our K-8 Bell Schedule
• CLICK HERE for our High School Bell Schedule
• CLICK HERE for our 24-25 Academic Calendar

Back to School Shopping: We know many families are starting to think about Back to School shopping. Here are a few guidelines to help:

• School Supplies:   Each grade level has purchased all the school supplies that your students will need for the entire year. We get a great discount as a school, so we like to purchase everything in advance. We ask each student for a $35 donation toward school supplies. CLICK HERE to donate toward school supplies and grade level field lessons.

Class Lists & Schedules: K-5 Class Rosters are posted at www.westlakecharter.com and our Middle and High School schedules are available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. To access schedules, 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!

Meet the Teacher: Our Meet the Teacher events will be held on each campus from 12:30 – 2:30 PM on Tuesday, August 6th.  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.

Employment Opportunities: Have you ever thought about what it might be like to work at Westlake Charter School? Have you ever wanted a job where you could work flexible hours and days that worked best for you? If so, please read below to find out more about our current openings: 

• Substitute Teachers: Westlake is actively looking for substitute teachers; all that is needed to earn a substitute credential is a BA/BS degree and successful background check. Our team can help you complete the paperwork and welcome you into a classroom. Plus: All new substitute teachers will have one paid-day where they shadow one of our amazing teachers! CLICK HERE, complete the form, and a member of our team will reach out and get in contact with you. Can’t wait to see you!  Let’s Explore!

Substitute Instructional & Program Aides: CLICK HERE to apply to be an Instructional Aide at Westlake Charter School. Instructional Aides work with small groups of students, support teachers, help at recess and lunches, and more!

K-8 Announcements

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. 

Uniform Swap: Our WAVE team is coordinating a uniform swap during Meet the Teacher! If you have gently used or new uniforms that no longer fit your Explorer, bring them to Meet the Teacher! They will be available for all families at this event and throughout the school year.

7th 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.

6th Grade Orientation: On Tuesday, August 6th 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.

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 from 7:00 – 7:45AM and after school until 6:00PM on school days and will accept drop-ins. CLICK HERE to register your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year. CLICK HERE to read through our BASE Family Handbook for additional information. Email [email protected] with any questions.

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 remain 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 rules 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 will be 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!

9-12 Announcements

Important Parking Updates: We are so excited to begin our first year with seniors! With older students, comes more student drivers who need parking. As such, we have negotiated to be able to add student parking along the West Entrance Road, right next to our campus. There will no longer be student parking in the WCHS parking lot – this will be staff only parking during school hours. With the expansion of our 12th grade class comes more staff members, and our allocated parking spots are now completely full with staff. CLICK HERE to see a map of where students and visitors are able to park.

9th Grade and Transfer Student Link Orientation: Our incoming 9th graders and our 10th graders who are new to WCHS will be welcomed to our high school campus on Tuesday, August 6th, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Students can be dropped off behind the Commons and will be led through the day by our Link Leader Crew.  Lunch will be provided for students during orientation. At 12:30PM, families are welcome to join us on campus for Meet the Teacher! Questions about orientation can be directed to [email protected].

Upcoming Senior Events:

• Monday, August 5th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM: Senior Shirt Pick-up – Rm. 160 (Portables)
• Tuesday, August 6th, 5:20 – 7:00 AM: Senior Sunrise – North Natomas Regional Park (Gazebo area)

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. 

Fall Athletics: If you’re interested in receiving information about our fall sports programs, which include girls volleyball, boys soccer, and co-ed cross country, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to an exciting season and hope to see many of our students participating!

WAVE Meetings: WAVE meetings are a great time to meet other Westlake families, learn more about our parent group and upcoming events, ask questions, and find out how to get involved in our amazing community. Please join us on Monday, August 19th at 6:30 PM at the K-8 campus. We are looking forward to making this year great with you!

WAVE Facebook Group: WAVE has a private Facebook Group which is a fantastic resource for our families. The page is full of questions, ideas, pictures, and more. Please CLICK HERE to join the page. Facebook has added a new security feature which will require new group members to complete a questionnaire to be admitted to the group.

Class Ambassadors and K-8 Grade Level Liaisons: WAVE seeks Class Ambassadors and K-8 Grade Level Liaisons for the 2024 – 2025 school year.  Be the representative for your child’s classroom, helping WAVE to bridge the communication gap between parents, teachers, and the community.

• What is a Class Ambassador or Grade Level Liaison?
  • Class Ambassadors serve as the classroom liaison between the teachers, the parents, and WAVE. They are important members of the Westlake parent community, becoming the source of information for upcoming events and activities in their child’s classroom. We hope to have at least one ambassador per classroom. Class Ambassadors will report to a Grade Level Liaison for their respective grade levels.
  • Grade Level Liaisons will be the lead coordinator and communicator for the Classroom Ambassadors.
• What is the time commitment for the Class Ambassador or Grade Level Liaison?
  • Monthly WAVE Meeting – 1 hr/month
  • Communicating with other parents – 0-2 hrs/month

As a Class Ambassador, you will help to foster community at Westlake. Class Ambassadors can leverage relationships to make Westlake the best possible school for our kids (all while getting to know other parents in your child’s class better!).

CLICK HERE to sign up or learn more; or email us at [email protected].

Save the Date:

• Monday, August 19th @ 6:30 PM: WAVE Meeting – K-8 Library

Kudos: A major shout out goes to all the recent Kinder families who filled out a volunteer interest form at Kinder Screenings this summer.  We have nearly a dozen Kinder families ready to support Westlake.  Last year, our 1st grade families led the school with the most hours volunteered overall.  Could this be the year of the Kinder families? Let’s keep up the support for our awesome school!