K-12 Announcements

Westlake Weekly Podcast: CLICK HERE for this week’s Westlake Weekly Podcast.

First Day of School: Our first day of school is Wednesday, August 9th. This will be an early release day for all students. See grade level first-day dismissal times below:

• Kindergarten:  11:30am for Kindergarten conferences 8/9, 8/10, 8/11
• 1st-8th grades: 1:30pm
• High School: 1:30pm

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 23-24 Academic Calendar

Back to School Shopping: We know many families are starting to think about Back to School shopping. We wanted to give 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. 

Meet the Teacher: Our Meet the Teacher events will be held in person on both K-8 and WCHS campuses from 12-2 PM on Tuesday, August 8th.  This will be an opportunity  for families to come on campus to see their student’s classroom(s). Class lists will be posted and schedules for 6th-11th graders will also be available for pick up.

Class Schedules: Our K-5 Class Rosters will be posted on our westlakecharter.com website at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 4th. Our 6th-11th grade schedules will be emailed to each student’s primary contact starting at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 4th. The schedules will be emailed one grade level at a time, and should be completed by 4:00 PM on Friday, August 4th. 

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 AIDES, BASE, YARD DUTY: 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: The uniform policy of Westlake Charter School was adopted 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 families to use for their students for this 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 8, from 8:30AM-12:00PM, 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 12:00PM, 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 2023-2024 school year. CLICK HERE to read through our BASE Family Handbook for additional information. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Arrival and Dismissal: Check back next week for details about arrival and dismissal, including School Dismissal Manager! School Dismissal Manager emails will be sent on Friday, August 4th.

9-12 Announcements

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 8th, from 8:00AM-12:00PM. 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 12:00PM, families are welcome to join us on campus for Meet the Teacher! Questions about orientation can be directed to [email protected].

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. 

WCHS Girls Volleyball Tryouts: Tryouts for both our Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Volleyball Teams will take place on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st from 5-7:00PM at the gym on the K-8 campus at 2680 Mabry Drive.  CLICK HERE to view a flier with more information.  All athletics paperwork needs to be completed prior to trying out.  Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

WCHS Boys Soccer Tryouts: We are holding tryouts for our Boys Varsity Soccer Team from 4-6PM on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st at Tanzanite Park  at 2220 Tanzanite Ave. CLICK HERE to view a flier with more information.  All athletics paperwork needs to be completed prior to trying out.  Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Welcome to the Westlake parent group we lovingly refer to as WAVE. Every family is a member and there are no dues or applications to fill out. We work together with our school to build community, hold interactive events, fundraise, and support our students. Westlake encourages families to volunteer at least 30 hours a year, whether it is in the classroom, at an event, at home assembling kits, in a committee, or any other way that works for you. We have meetings throughout the year to discuss volunteer needs, upcoming events, fundraising, and so much more. Additionally, we host interactive Coffee Talks with WCS Administration once per month. The next Coffee Talk is coming up on Friday, August 18th at our K-8 campus at 8:30AM and we hope to see you there!

WAVE Meetings: WAVE meetings are a great time to meet other Westlake families, learn more about our parents’ group and upcoming events, ask questions, and find out how to get involved in our amazing community. Please join us on Wednesday, August 16th at 6:00PM at the K-8 campus. We are looking forward to making this year great with you!

WAVE Facebook Page: WAVE has a private Facebook page 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.

Kudos: A special thanks to Amber Hustead for her time and talent she committed to our school as President of the WAVE board. Part of what makes Westlake so amazing are the families that collaborate to make our children’s experience special. We look forward to what’s to come in our 23/24 school year as we welcome our returning families and meet our new ones. In the spirit of our WCS community… Let’s explore!