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
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.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Semester 1:
Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 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
Semester 1:
Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 15
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
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
Semester 1:
1:00-4:00 October 11
1:00-4:00 October 25
1:00-4:00 November 1
1:00-4:00 November 15
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!
Grades 6-7
Jester Park
September 13th
Grades K-3
Fall Hike at Jester Park
October 4
Grades 4-5
Metro Waste Bus Trip
November (Day TBD)
Grade 8
World Food Prize Hall
November (Day TBD)
Grades 9-12
TBD
CONTACT US
(515) 633-5095
Tami Prescott
HSAP Coordinator
Supervising Teacher
Carol Kramer
Supervising Teacher
Enrollment, Testing & Technology Coordinator
Semester 1:
September 6 & 20
October 11 & 25
November 1 & 15
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
2024-2025 IMPORTANT DATES
We do not always follow the
WDMCS district calendar.
Please check HSAP dates below:
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3rd & 6th Optional CogAt Testing
October 21 OR 22
Watch your email to sign up your 3rd & 6th grade students for the optional Cognitive Abilities Testing.
School Pictures at Rex
November 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 at 9:00 AM
Individual and class pictures will be taken at Rex.
Watch your email for more details.
Drama Dress Rehearsal for 4-12th Grades
November 22
Friday students do NOT have classes.
Dress rehearsal for all drama students in grades 4-12.
Mon. and Tue. classes will meet in the morning.
Wed., Thur., and Fri. classes will meet in the afternoon.
MONDAY STUDENTS HAVE CLASS
November 25
NO CLASSES
September 26, 27, 28, 29
Thanksgiving Break
1st Semester Drama Dates
Nov. 22nd - Dress Rehearsal
Dec. 3rd - Tuesday classes perform
Dec. 6th - Wednesday/Friday 10-12th classes perform
Dec. 9th - Monday classes perform
Dec. 12th - Thursday/Friday 7-9th classes perform
Last week of classes for 1st Semester
December 9-13
Classes resume for 2nd Semester
January 6-10
K-3rd Optional FAST Reading Testing
January 17 at Rex Mathes
Watch your email to sign up your K-3rd grade student for the optional FAST Reading Testing.
NO MONDAY CLASSES
January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Spring Break - NO CLASSES
March 14-21
No classes at Rex Mathes during Spring Break.
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 4-12th Grades
May 2
Friday students do NOT have classes.
Dress rehearsal for all drama students in grades 4-12.
Mon. and Tue. classes will meet in the morning.
Wed., Thur., and Fri. classes will meet in the afternoon.
2nd Semester Drama Dates
May 2nd - Dress Rehearsal
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
May 20 at Rex Mathes
Watch your email to sign ups.
Field Day
May 21 or 22 at Rex Mathes
Watch your email to sign ups.
Last Week!
May 27-30
Last week to complete meetings and return materials.