August 2, 2024
Upcoming Events
Summer Serve
Summer Serve provides an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of capacities to make an impact on the presentation of our school facilities and help with projects that allow for a smooth transition into the fall. Since most of the academic building will continue to be under construction throughout the summer, we will need some help in early August to get spaces cleaned and ready for the school year to begin! Summer Serve is happening August 5-7. You can sign up for just a day, or come for more. Sign up using this form.
General News
Textbook Acquisition for the 2024-2025 School Year
Families are responsible for purchasing or renting books for their student(s). Wheaton Academy has worked with our bookstore company, eCampus, to provide each family a convenient option to purchase or rent books.
Families can shop for each student’s books using eCampus’ “Shop by Schedule” option on their website. Then, eCampus will ship the purchased or rented books directly to each family’s home. Here are some important things to note:
- New families – If you have not yet received your student’s Dell Latitude or student email address, you may visit Student Services Monday-Thursday from 8 AM – 4 PM to pick it up.
- All books must be shipped to your home, not Wheaton Academy.
- Please order books by August 14 to ensure arrival before school begins on August 26.
- You must use your student’s Wheaton Academy email (lastname@walearner.org) to order books.
- If you have more than one student at Wheaton Academy, you will need each student’s email and must log in separately for each student, as their schedule information automatically populates the customized booklist through their email.
For details steps on how to order books, click here.
Important Back-to-School Information
To see an email that was sent in the end of June to all school families regarding important Back-to-School information and checklists. If you are a new family, you may click here to read the letter. If you are a returning family, you may click here to read the letter.
Excel Driving School
In an effort to accommodate student schedules and extracurricular activities, Wheaton Academy offers after-school and summer driver’s education courses by hosting Excel Driving School. This year’s Driver’s Education Class Schedule can be found on the Families page and has a class starting in August.
The Center for Lifelong Learning
For all the following, you can access course descriptions, pricing, and sign-ups on our website; contact thecenter@wheatonacademy.org with any questions!
Test Preparation. Equip your student for success on critical standardized tests! The Center for Lifelong Learning will be offering both ACT and SAT group courses this August. Course registration is $550 per student, which covers 12 hours of instruction. Sign up soon, as registration deadlines are approaching, and space is limited.
SAT Group Course
Dates: Monday Nights (8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/9, 9/16, 9/30)
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Main Academic Building
Registration Deadline: 8/9
ACT Group Course
Dates: Saturday Mornings (8/17, 8/24, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 10/5)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Main Academic Building
Registration Deadline: 8/14
Wheaton Academy Testing Dates
Wheaton Academy administers one standardized test each semester to students at no additional cost. The testing schedule is as follows:
*Fall, 10/23 Grades 9-11: PSAT; Grade 12: ACT
*Spring, 4/16 Grades 9-10: PSAT; Grade 11: SAT; Grade 12: None
Life Coaching. Take advantage of this exciting new offering, which will provide John Maxwell certified coaching and curriculum to individuals who want to achieve their full potential, both personally and professionally. This offering is designed for upper-level high school students through adults. Customized coaching with free, thirty-minute phone consultations is available now while the program debuts! Contact htaritas@wheatonacademy.org for more information.
Student Success Coaching. Schedule a one-on-one student success coaching session to support your child’s academic and personal growth this school year. These offerings will be a game-changer for all levels of high school and college students who want to develop their executive functioning skills such as planning and prioritization, organization, time-management, and task initiation. Contact htaritas@wheatonacademy.org for more information.
Subject-Specific Coaching. Set your student up for a strong start to the school year with one-on-one academic coaching in any core subject area! Learning Center coaches provide high-level, individualized instruction that will support your student’s academic success this year.
Host an International Student
The International Department is looking for families to host international students this fall. Hosting can be a wonderful experience to learn about other cultures and have a ministry as a family. Host families receive a monthly stipend and lots of support from our school. If you are interested or have questions, contact Julie Grant (International Student and Host Family Coordinator) at jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.
Athletics
Fall Athletic Season Begins August 12!
Students will not be able to try out for fall sports if their paperwork has not been completed in August Schools. Here are the times and places each sport will begin their tryouts:
Girls Tennis: 8-10:30a m at the tennis courts
Cross Country: 6:30-7:30 am at the West Soccer Field
Football: 7-11 am on the Performance Trust File
Cheer: 3-6 pm in the Fieldhouse
Girls Volleyball: 8:00 am in the Warrior Dome
Boys Soccer: 3:30-6 pm on the Performance Trust Field
Boys Golf: 7 am Meet at Klein Creek Golf Course
Girls Golf: 7:30 am at Villa Olivia Golf Course
Coaches will communicate the following days and times with the athletes at this first tryout.
SWIMMING at Wheaton Academy
Although Wheaton Academy does not have swimming practices, we do go to the Sectional Meet with students who practice and participate on club teams. Girls swimming is in the fall (sectional meet is usually the first Saturday in November) and Boys swimming is a winter sport (Sectional Meet is usually the 3rd Saturday in February.) If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please contact Mr. Mack at kmack@wheatonacademy.org