K-12 Announcements

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: On Friday, August 2nd at 1:00 PM, K-5 Class Rosters will be posted at www.westlakecharter.com and our Middle and High School schedules will be 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!

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 and Dismissal: Check back next week for details about arrival and dismissal, including School Dismissal Manager! School Dismissal Manager emails will be sent on Monday, August 5th.

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 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].

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!

Welcome to the Westlake parent group we lovingly refer to as WAVE. Every family is automatically a member and there are no dues or applications to join. We work together with our school to build community, fundraise, and support our students. We have meetings throughout the year to discuss volunteer needs, upcoming events, fundraising, and so much more. Additionally, we host mixers and info sessions to inform and engage our parent community.  Come on out and get involved at our next WAVE Meeting.

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.

Kudos: A special thanks to Toni Elmagiel and everyone on last year’s WAVE Board of Directors for their time and talent they committed to our school. 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 24-25 school year as we welcome our returning families and meet our new ones. In the spirit of our WCS community… Let’s Explore!