HOME SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Cancellations will be posted here...
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 twelve 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 During school hours
For more information and how to enroll contact:
Tami Prescott - WDM Home School Coordinator
515-633-5095
prescottt@wdmcs.org
2023-2024 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 - Thursday 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.
Friday Classes:
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
September 15 & 29
October 13 & 27
November 3 & 17
Sign-ups will be in August
11:30-1:00 6-8th Grade Book Club
12:00-1:00 2-3rd Grade LEGO Club
1:00-2:00 4-6th Grade LEGO Club
2023-2024 Dates
1:00-4:00 October 6
1:00-4:00 October 27
1:00-4:00 November 3
TBD November 21
Sign-ups will be in August
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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Kindergarten
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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
THURSDAYS
Classes:
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2nd & 3rd Grades combined
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4th & 5th Grades combined
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6th & 7th combined - Group 1
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6th & 7th combined - Group 2
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8th Grade
FRIDAYS
Classes:
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8th & 9th Grades combined
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9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades combined
2nd Semester Fieldtrips:
Watch your email for more information and for sign-ups
2023-2024 Field Trips
Coming soon...
CONTACT US
(515) 633-5095 (515) 633-5039
Tami Prescott Carol Kramer
HSAP Coordinator Supervising Teacher
Supervising Teacher Enrollment, Testing & Technology Coordinator
2023-2024 IMPORTANT DATES
We do not always follow the
WDMCS district calendar.
Please check HSAP dates below:
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Open House
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
August 28, 29, 30, 31
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Try to attend on your assigned class day.
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Friday students can attend any day.
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If you have students in your family who attend on different days, you can choose the day that best fits your schedule.
NO CLASSES - Labor Day
Monday, September 4
Enrichment Classes Begin
Tuesday, September 5
Wednesday, September 6
Thursday, September 7
Friday, September 8
Monday, September 11
Optional K-3rd FAST Reading Tests
Friday, September 22
Watch your email for sign-ups
Monday Students DO Have Class
Monday, October 9
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
Monday Students DO Have Class
Monday, November 6
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
Monday Students DO Have Class
Monday, November 20
(Make-up from having to miss on Labor Day.)
NO CLASSES - Thanksgiving Break
November 21-24
December Drama Productions
Friday, Dec.1 - Dress Rehearsal for 4th-12th grades
NO CLASSES for Friday students on Dec. 1
Tuesday, Dec. 5 - Tuesday Classes Perform
Friday, Dec. 8 - Wed. & Fri. Classes Perform
Monday, Dec. 11 - Monday Classes Perform
Thursday, Dec. 14 - Thursday Classes Perform
Watch your email for more details as we get closer to performance dates.
NO CLASSES - Winter Break
December 18 - January 5
Optional K-3rd FAST Reading Tests
Thursday, January 4
Watch your email for sign-ups
Friday Students DO Have Class
Friday, January 12
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
NO CLASSES - MLK Jr. Day
Monday, January 15
Friday Students DO Have Class
Friday, February 16
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
Monday Students DO Have Class
Monday, February 19
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
NO CLASSES - Spring Break
March 8 - 15
April - Optional ISASP Testing for 3rd-11th grade students
April 15-18
NO CLASSES - April 15-18
Friday students WILL have classes on April 19
Friday Students DO Have Class
Friday, April 26
(HSAP will have classes even though other WDM schools do not have classes.)
May Drama Productions
Friday, May 3 - Dress Rehearsal for 4th-12th grades
NO CLASSES for Friday students on May 3
Tuesday, May 7 - Tuesday Classes Perform
Friday, May 10 - Wed. & Fri. Classes Perform
Monday, May 13 - Monday Classes Perform
Thursday, May 16 - Thursday Classes Perform
Watch you email for more details as we get closer to performance dates.
Last Week of Classes
May 13-17
Optional K-3rd FAST Reading Tests
Monday, May 20
Watch your email for sign-ups
Share Fair
May 21
Watch your email for sign-ups
K-5th Field Day at Rex
Wednesday OR Thursday, May 22 or 23
Watch your email for more information
Rex Closed - Memorial Day
Monday, May 27
HSAP Teacher In-Service
May 28-31
Last week to finish up supervising meetings, turn in curriculum and/or chromebooks.