HOME SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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WELCOME
West Des Moines Community Schools began their Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) in the 1980s. Throughout the years, the program has grown and changed.
We currently have 14 teachers who work in our program. Supervising teachers are provided to assist families in home schooling. We also offer enrichment classes and a variety of field trips and activities.
It is our goal to help families in their homeschooling endeavors, and we will do our best to serve you in any way we can!
REX MATHES
1401 Vine Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-633-6785
WDM HSAP General Secretary:
Sophie Delahaye
For more information and how to enroll contact:
Tami Prescott
WDM Home School Coordinator
515-633-5095
prescottt@wdmcs.org
Enrichment Classes
To enrich what you are doing at home, we offer classes in the areas of:
KG-1st Grade:
writing, PE, Spanish, science, art
and Legos & Literature
2nd-12th Grades:
writing, PE, Spanish, science, art
and drama
Each student may sign up for one day.
Rex Mathes
1401 Vine Street
WDM 50265
Hours
Monday - Friday Classes:
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Doors open at 8:50 a.m.
Classes start promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Classes end at 2:30 p.m.
MONDAYS
Classes:
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Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd & 3rd Grades combined
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4th & 5th Grades combined
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6th & 7th Grades combined
TUESDAYS
Classes:
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KG & 1st Grades combined
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2nd & 3rd combined - Group 1
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2nd & 3rd combined - Group 2
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4th & 5th Grades combined
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6th & 7th Grades combined
WEDNESDAYS
Classes:
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KG & 1st Grades combined
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2nd & 3rd combined - Group 1
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2nd & 3rd combined - Group 2
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4th & 5th combined - Group 1
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4th & 5th combined - Group 2
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6th & 7th Grades combined
THURSDAYS
Classes:
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Kindergarten
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1st Grade
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2nd & 3rd Grades combined
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4th & 5th Grades combined
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6th & 7th Grades combined
FRIDAYS
Classes:
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8th & 9th combined - Group 1
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8th & 9th combined - Group 2
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10th - 12th Grades combined
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Sign up will be in August
Semester 1:
Group 1
September 5
October 3
October 31
Group 2
September 19
October 17
November 14
Sign up will be in August
Semester 1:
September 12, 26
October 10, 24
November 7, 21
1st Semester Field trips:
Watch your email for field trip sign-ups.
September 5
Grades 6-7
A Day at Jester Park
Kayaking, Archery, and Climbing
September 12
Grades KG-1
Legion Park Get Together
October 3
Grades KG-3
Fall Hike at Jester Park
November 7
Grades 4-5
Iowa Capitol Tour
CONTACT US
(515) 633-5095
Tami Prescott
HSAP Coordinator
Supervising Teacher
Carol Kramer
Supervising Teacher
Enrollment, Testing & Technology Coordinator
IMPORTANT DATES
We do not always follow the
WDMCS district calendar.
Please check HSAP dates below:
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Open Houses for HSAP at Rex Mathes
August 25-28 - 9:30-11:00 a.m. each day
Friday students may attend any day during August 25-28 for Open House. Watch your email for more details.
First Days of Classes at Rex Mathes
Tuesday students - September 2nd
Wednesday students - September 3rd
Thursday students - September 4th
Friday students - September 5th
Monday students - September 8th
Optional FAST testing at Rex Mathes
September 26 - A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their KG-3rd grade students for the FAST Bridge Reading testing.
Here is more information about the test: FAST Testing
Team Spirit Days at Rex
Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2, & 3
Students may wear their facorite team gear to classes!
Hats may also be worn this week.
Optional 2nd grade CogAT testing at the LRC
Oct. 6 or 7 - A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their 2nd grade student for the Cognative Abilities Test
Here is more information about the test: CogAT Testing
Optional 6th grade CogAT testing at the LRC
Oct. 10 - A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their 6th grade student for the Cognative Abilities Test
Here is more information about the test: CogAT Testing
School Pictures
November 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7
Individual and class pictures will be taken during classes at Rex. Parents will be able to view the pictures online and purchase them online if they desire.
Monday Students WILL have Classes
November 24
NO CLASSES at Rex
November 25, 26, 27, & 28
NO CLASSES at Rex
December 5
1st Semester Drama Dates
Rehearsals:
Students enrolled in HSAP drama classes rehearse their lines at home, during drama classes at Rex, and during the following dress rehearsals at Rex:
2nd-3rd Grades: Dress rehearsals during class at Rex
4th-5th Grades: Dress rehearsals during their day at
Rex the week of December 1-4
6th-12th Grades: Dress rehearsal on Friday, December 5th
(There is a morning session and an afternoon session. More details will be emailed as we get closer to this date.)
Performances:
Students enrolled in HSAP drama classes perform at the end of each semester during the evening of the following dates:
Tuesday Students - December 9th
Wed. & 10-12th Grade Fri. Students - December 12th
Monday Students - December 15th
Thur. & 8-9th Grade Fri. Students - December 18th
Last Week of 1st Semester Classes
December 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
NO CLASSES at Rex
December 22 - January 9
Optional FAST testing at Rex Mathes
January 7 - A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their KG-3rd grade students for the FAST Bridge Reading testing.
Here is more information about the test: FAST Testing
Classes Resume at Rex
January 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
NO CLASSES at Rex
January 19 - MLK Jr. Day
NO CLASSES at Rex
March 13-20 - Spring Break
Optional ISASP testing at Rex Mathes
April 20/21 or 22/23 **TENTATIVE DATES
A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their 3rd-11th grade students for the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress standardized testing.
Here is more information about the test: ISASP Testing
Friday Students WILL have Classes
April 24
NO CLASSES at Rex
May 1
2nd Semester Drama Dates
Rehearsals:
Students enrolled in HSAP drama classes rehearse their lines at home, during drama classes at Rex, and during the following dress rehearsals at Rex:
2nd-3rd Grades: Dress rehearsals during class at Rex
4th-5th Grades: Dress rehearsals during their day at
Rex the week of April 27-30
6th-12th Grades: Dress rehearsal on Friday, May 1st
(There is a morning session and an afternoon session. More details will be emailed as we get closer to this date.)
Performances:
Students enrolled in HSAP drama classes perform at the end of each semester during the evening of the following dates:
Wed. & 10-12th Grade Fri. Students - May 8th
Tuesday Students - May 12th
Thur. & 8-9th Grade Fri. Students - May 14th
Monday Students - May 18th
Last Week of 2nd Semester Classes
May 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Optional FAST testing at Rex Mathes
May 22 - A sign up and details will be emailed
Parents will be able to sign up their KG-3rd grade students for the FAST Bridge Reading testing.
Here is more information about the test: FAST Testing
Share Fair
May 26 - A sign up and details will be emailed
All students can sign up to share a talent or project.
Field Days
May 27 or 28 - A sign up and details will be emailed
KG-7th grade students can sign up for a morning or afternoon time of games and activities to wrap up the school year.
End of School Year
May 29, June 1-3
Last week to complete meetings and return materials.