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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

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For more information and how to enroll contact:
Tami Prescott 
WDM Home School Coordinator
515-633-5095
prescottt@wdmcs.org

2024-2025 Enrichment Classes
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

We offer classes in the areas of writing, PE, Spanish, science, art and drama to enrich what you are doing at home. 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:

  • Kindergarten

  • 1st Grade

  • 2nd & 3rd Grades combined

  • 4th & 5th Grades combined

  • 6th & 7th Grades combined

TUESDAYS

Classes:

  • Kindergarten

  • 1st Grade

  • 2nd & 3rd Grades combined

  • 4th & 5th Grades combined

  • 6th & 7th Grades combined

WEDNESDAYS

Classes:

  • 1st Grade

  • 2nd & 3rd combined - Group 1

  • 2nd & 3rd combined - Group 2

  • 4th & 5th combined - Group 1

  • 4th & 5th combined - Group 2

  • 6th & 7th Grades combined

THURSDAYS

Classes:

  • 2nd & 3rd combined - Group 1

  • 2nd & 3rd combined - Group 2

  • 4th & 5th Grades combined

  • 6th & 7th Grades combined 

  • 8th Grade

FRIDAYS

Classes:

  • Kindergarten

  • 8th - 9th Grades combined

  • 10th - 12th Grades combined

CONTACT US

(515) 633-5095           
Tami Prescott            

prescottt@wdmcs.org 

HSAP Coordinator                         

Supervising Teacher                       

(515) 633-5038

Carol Kramer

kramerc@wdmcs.org

Supervising Teacher

Enrollment, Testing & Technology Coordinator

LEGO CLUB GROUP 1:

Semester 2:

Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 11

12:00-1:00 2-3rd Grade LEGO Club

1:00-2:00   4-5th Grade LEGO Club

Sign-ups were in August

LEGO CLUB GROUP 2:

Semester 2:

Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 25

12:00-1:00 2-3rd Grade LEGO Club

1:00-2:00   4-5th Grade LEGO Club

Sign-ups were in August

BOOK CLUB:

Semester 2:

January 10 & 24

February 7 & 21

March 7 & 28

April 11 & 25

11:30-1:00 6-8th Grade Book Club

(No Friday 8th graders)

Sign-ups were in August

DRAMA PROPS CLUB:

Semester 2:

1:00-4:00 March 7

1:00-4:00 March 28

1:00-4:00 April 11

1:00-4:00 April 25

Sign-ups were in August

1st Semester Field trips:

Watch your email for

field trip sign-ups!

Feb. 14 - Grades 4-7

Folk Dancing in Rex gym

Feb. 28 - Grades K-2

Reptile and Amphibian Presentation at Rex

Mar. 7 - Grades 6-7

Terrace Hill Tour

Apr. 2 - Grades 8-12

John Deere Factory Tour

May 16 - Grades 6-7

Engeldinger Marsh

May 16 - Grades 8-12

End of year party

Location tbd

2024-2025 IMPORTANT DATES

We do not always follow the

WDMCS district calendar. 

Please check HSAP dates below:

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We DO have classes at Rex!

Friday, April 18

Other WDM schools do not have classes, but we WILL have classes at Rex! Students who are dual enrolled MUST stick to their regular schedule at Rex, meaning they cannot attend Rex classes that they do not regularly attend.

3rd-11th Optional ISASP Testing

April 21 & 22 OR 23 & 24

NO CLASSES AT REX THIS WEEK!

Watch your email to sign up your 3rd-11th grade student for the optional ISASP Testing.

Testing will be M/T or W/TH

Friday Students WILL have classes

April 25

Drama Dress Rehearsal for 6-12th Grades

May 2

Friday students do NOT have classes.

Dress rehearsal for all drama students in grades 6-12.

Mon., Tue. and Fri. classes will meet in the morning.

Wed. and Thur. classes will meet in the afternoon.

2nd Semester Drama Dates for

2nd-12th Grades

May 2nd - Dress Rehearsal for grades 6-12

May 6th -  Tuesday classes perform

May 9th -  Wednesday/Friday 10-12th classes perform 

May 12th -  Monday classes perform

May 15th -  Thursday/Friday 7-9th classes perform

Last week of classes for 2nd Semester

May 12-16

K-3rd Optional FAST Reading Testing

May 19 at Rex Mathes

Watch your email to sign up your K-3rd grade student for the optional FAST Reading Testing.

Share Fair - Grades K-12

May 20 at Rex Mathes

Watch your email to sign ups.

Field Day - Grades K-8

May 21 or 22 at Rex Mathes

Watch your email to sign ups.

Rex Closed

May 26 - Rex Mathes is closed

Memorial Day

Last Week!

May 27-30

Last week to complete meetings and return materials.

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