August 22, 2025
Dear WAC Parents,
Our classes are officially underway, and we’re so excited to begin another school year with you!
At Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC), our mission is to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders. We do this by helping students take ownership of their learning, strengthen their character, and step into leadership opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
To help every student succeed, we follow our Rules of Engagement, which are showing up to class, participating respectfully, supporting others, and completing assignments with integrity. These are grounded in our Williamsburg Elevated Ethics:
Build: I build others because I want them to succeed. I build myself by doing hard things.
Serve: I use my time and energy for the benefit of others.
Go First: I am a leader. Leadership is making and keeping commitments.
Respect: I treat others with humility and humanity.
This week, please encourage your student to lean into these principles. Whether it’s contributing in class, helping a peer, or sticking to a commitment, every small action builds the habits and character of a principled leader.
We’re so glad you’re part of the WAC community. Here’s to a great year ahead!
Warmly,
Heidi Mitchell
Executive Director, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado
Action Items
Student Orientation and Benchmark Assessments: To gain access to their Canvas courses, all WAC students must complete Orientation coursework and Benchmark Assessments in Canvas. Orientation helps students get familiar with their classes, while Benchmarks allow us to personalize learning and improve our course curriculum.
If you or your student has any questions, please contact our Student & Family Engagement Coordinator.
Note: Your student will need an SIS login to complete these items. If they haven’t created one yet, setup instructions are on page 5 of the WAC Welcome Packet.
Announcements
August 29 is the WAC Add/Drop Deadline! Students have 14 days from the start of the semester to determine if they want to continue with, drop, or change a class. Please take note of this date as finalized schedules help students stay focused and on track in their classes.
Fall Teen Retreat Opportunity: There’s still time to apply for WAC’s free four-day Teen Retreat in Colorado, hosted in partnership with the international youth travel company Learning Brave. This unique experience blends outdoor adventure, leadership growth, and meaningful connection for high school students. Space is limited—see all the details and apply through our Fall Teen Retreat Application today.
Upcoming Events
August 29: Course Add/Drop Deadline
September 1: Labor Day—No Live Classes, Offices Closed
Please check the Parent Resource Center for links to view past Weekly Parent Updates, our Parent Video Library, and more!
Adventures course photos are available to view anytime in our Google Drive folder—take a look!
