Frequently Asked Questions
Does World Compass Academy offer Special Education (SPED) services?
Yes. World Compass Academy offers SPED services for children with Mild/Moderate needs.
Does World Compass Academy have admission policies? Can they "pick" who attends?
Charter schools are public schools and cannot “choose” which students attend. Like other public schools, charter schools are nonsectarian and nondiscriminatory in admission and employment practices. World Compass Academy uses the DCSD Open Enrollment process to enroll students.
How is World Compass Academy held accountable to state educational standards?
Public charter schools are required to meet all state and federal education standards, just like traditional public schools. In addition, they are judged on how well they meet student achievement goals established by their charter contracts. A quality public charter school must meet rigorous academic, financial, and managerial standards. World Compass Academy is no exception and will exceed the state and federal education standards.
How old does my child need to be to attend Kindergarten?
A child may enter Kindergarten if he/she is five years old on or before October 1 of the year of enrollment.
Do you have before and after care?
Yes! We offer both before and aftercare. The Explorers Club before care opens at 6:30am. The aftercare program ends at 6:00pm. Click here for more details.
Yes. World Compass Academy offers SPED services for children with Mild/Moderate needs.
Does World Compass Academy have admission policies? Can they "pick" who attends?
Charter schools are public schools and cannot “choose” which students attend. Like other public schools, charter schools are nonsectarian and nondiscriminatory in admission and employment practices. World Compass Academy uses the DCSD Open Enrollment process to enroll students.
How is World Compass Academy held accountable to state educational standards?
Public charter schools are required to meet all state and federal education standards, just like traditional public schools. In addition, they are judged on how well they meet student achievement goals established by their charter contracts. A quality public charter school must meet rigorous academic, financial, and managerial standards. World Compass Academy is no exception and will exceed the state and federal education standards.
How old does my child need to be to attend Kindergarten?
A child may enter Kindergarten if he/she is five years old on or before October 1 of the year of enrollment.
Do you have before and after care?
Yes! We offer both before and aftercare. The Explorers Club before care opens at 6:30am. The aftercare program ends at 6:00pm. Click here for more details.
What are the school hours?
Preschool AM: 8:00 - 11:00
Preschool PM: 12:15 - 3:15
K - 8th grade: 8:00 - 3:30
Do you have elementary specials?
Definitely! Our specials are held weekly and include music, art, tech, library and PE/gym
- Pre-K: </= 20 students
- K-2: </= 25 students
- 3-8: </= 28 student
Do you currently have buses?
At this time, we are unable to offer busing.
Do you have a homeschool enrichment program?
No, we do not have a homeschool enrichment program. We do offer a dual enrollment option for families interested in part-time enrollment. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
What happens if a parent is late for pick-up?
Do you have a homeschool enrichment program?
No, we do not have a homeschool enrichment program. We do offer a dual enrollment option for families interested in part-time enrollment. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
What happens if a parent is late for pick-up?
Parents are expected to pick-up their students as soon as school has ended. At the end of pick-up, any remaining students will be brought to the office to contact parents and/or emergency contacts listed in Infinite Campus. A second attempt to reach parents will be made 15 minutes later. If after the second attempt, no responsible party is reachable, law enforcement and/or the Department of Human Services will be called.