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
For more information and how to enroll contact:
Tami Prescott
WDM Home School Coordinator
515-633-5095
prescottt@wdmcs.org
2024-2025 Enrichment Classes
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:
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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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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
WEDNESDAYS
Classes:
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1st Grade
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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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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
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8th Grade
FRIDAYS
Classes:
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Kindergarten
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8th - 9th Grades combined
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10th - 12th Grades combined
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
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
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
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
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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Drama Dress Rehearsal for
6-12th Grades
Friday, 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
9:15-10:20 Acts on stage (2 minutes/act)
10:20-11:30 Displays in gym
11:30-12:30 Acts on stage (2 minutes/act)
Watch your email to sign up.
Field Day - Grades K-8
May 21 or 22 at Rex Mathes
May 21 - KG-5th grade Session #1 - 9:15-11:30 AM
May 21 - KG- 5th grade Session #2 - 12:45-3:00 PM
May 22 - KG-5th grade Session #3 - 9:15-11:30 AM
May 22 - 6th-7th grade Session - 12:45-3:00 PM
Watch your email to sign up for a session.
Rex Closed
May 26 - Rex Mathes is closed
Memorial Day
Last Week!
May 27-30
Last week to complete meetings and return materials.
CONTACT US
(515) 633-5095
Tami Prescott
HSAP Coordinator
Supervising Teacher
Carol Kramer
Supervising Teacher
Enrollment, Testing & Technology Coordinator