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2025-2026
Welcome Home, Trojans!
This is your guide to essential summer updates, upcoming new and returning student orientation events, and everything needed to prepare you for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
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MAIN ACADEMY OFFICE NUMBER: 336-884-3333
MAIN EARLY EDUCATION NUMBER: 336-884-3143
WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY APP
Need to see the school calendar, child’s grade, or lunch options in a hurry? Download the Wesleyan app by scanning the QR Code below. Or, visit the Apple Store or Google Play!
THIS WEEK AT WESLEYAN
Weekly e-newsletter emailed to families every Monday.
ELEMENTARY EXPRESS
Elementary e-newsletter that is sent at the beginning of each month.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Sent to parents on an as-needed basis.
THE WEE TROJAN
Early Education Center e-newsletter that is emailed to EEC families at the beginning of each month.
SOCIAL MEDIA
School Acronyms
ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
AGG – Annual Gift Giving
ASP – After School Program
AUD – Auditorium
CESA – Council on Educational Standards & Accountability
EEC – Early Education Center
ENR – Enrichment Center
FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FKC – Farlow Kennedy Center
HS – High School
TK – Transitional Kindergarten
K – Kindergarten
MIP – Moms in Prayer
MS – Middle School
NCAIS – North Carolina Association of Independent Schools
NCISAA – North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association
PTAC – Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference
PTO – Parent Teacher Organization
PreK – Preschool Kindergarten
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
WCA – Wesleyan Christian Academy
WEC – Wesleyan Education Center
WISL – Wesleyan Instructional Soccer League
ENSURING YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY
Explore our comprehensive school security page to discover how we prioritize safety through advanced technology, trained personnel, and collaborative partnerships with local authorities.
JULY 31, 6-8 PM: NEW FAMILY NIGHT | AUDITORIUM
All new parents and students are invited to attend our New Family Night. Parents will hear from our Head of School and Divisional Principals, while students will participate in fun fellowship activities with returning students. A School Information Fair will also be held.
AUGUST 7, Times TBD: TK-12 OPEN HOUSE | CLASSROOMS
New and returning parents and students are welcomed on campus to find their homerooms, drop off school supplies, meet their teachers, and walk an abbreviated schedule.
AUGUST 8, 4-6 PM: EARLY ED OPEN HOUSE | CLASSROOMS
Whether you’re joining our half-day or full-day program, our Early Education Center staff are excited to welcome new families and greet our returning ones!
AUGUST 11, 8 AM: EARLY ED FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Both our half-day and full-day programs will begin their first day of school on Monday, August 11, 2025.
AUGUST 12, 8 AM: TK-12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Important Note: Parents of TK and K students. You will follow a staggered entry the first few days of school. Please look for an email from the Elementary School explaining dates and times!
FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP
Wesleyan is pleased to partner with Flik Hospitality Group for our students’ breakfast and lunch needs. Our food service program is an optional service for parents, and the cost is not included in the annual tuition and fees.
Monthly menus can be found on our Dining Services page.
To add money to your family’s FLIK lunch account, please login to your Wesleyan Family Portal (the district code is wca-nc), then click on Financial. In the Prepay Accounts section, click on the ADD FUNDS button. Here you will be able to connect your debit/credit card or your checking account to add money to your family’s lunch account.
Teacher and homeroom assignments for grades TK-12 will not be available until the first week of August. Please log in to Wesleyan’s Family Portal Account to see your child’s information. If you’re having issues logging in, please call our School Registrar, Ashley Compton, at 336-884-3333 x258.
Early Education Center Assistant | Brandie Perry at 336-884-3143
Elementary School Assistant | Kristy Morrison at 336-884-3333 x215
Middle School Assistant | Cheryl Martin at 336-884-3333 x218
High School Assistant | Tammy Russell at 336-884-3333 x216
EARLY ED SUPPLY LISTS
Please click the link above to see individual classroom supply lists for our 2024-2025 school year.
HALF DAY PROGRAM SUPPLY LISTS
Please click the link above to see individual classroom supply lists for our 2024-2025 school year.
| Early Education Director | Casey Fowler | cfowler@wcatrojans.org |
| Early Education Assistant Director | Becky Charles | bcharles@wcatrojans.org |
| Half Day Program Supervisor | Andrea Fulk | bcharles@wcatrojans.org |
| Administrative Assistant | Brandie Perry | bperry@wcatrojans.org |
| Full Day Option A Infants – Pre-K4 | Monday-Friday | 7:00 – 3:30 |
| Full Day Option B Infants – Pre-K4 | Monday-Friday | 7:00 – 5:30 |
| Half Day Pre-K2 – Pre-K4 | Monday-Friday | 8:00 – 12:00 |
| Lunch Buddy Pre-K3/K4 Only | Monday-Friday | 12:00 – 2:00 |
We offer full and half day schedules to accommodate your family’s needs. Visit our Program Options page to learn more.
The Early Education Center at Wesleyan Christian Academy has partnered with Flik Hospitality Group to provide nutritious and child-friendly meals to your children. Each day, Flik provides a morning and afternoon snack, along with a well-balanced lunch to our Early Education Students. Each month, we will post the menu on our Food Service and Menu tab, as well as our Calendars page.
At Wesleyan, safety is our top priority. We will always take the proper measures in order to keep your child safe and protected. Please visit our Safety page to learn more
THE WEE TROJAN
This is an Early Education Center e-newsletter that is emailed to EEC families at the beginning of each month.
CLASS DOJO
Class Dojo is a safe and effective app that helps teachers and families. It fosters communication and involvement through messages, weekly photos and/or videos. Parents will receive instructions on how to get connected to the app the first week of school.
FULL DAY PROGRAM – OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 8th – 4:00-6:00 (Floating)
HALF DAY PROGRAM – OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 8th – 10:00-12:00 (Floating)
You may bring your child’s school supplies to Open House.
FULL DAY PROGRAM – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 11th
HALF DAY PROGRAM – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 12th
The first day of school at Wesleyan is always an exciting time for all! The start of a new school year brings new classrooms, new teachers, and new friends. We know that sometimes the new transition can bring nervous feelings, but rest assured that our teachers are prepared to welcome your little one with open arms, while making that transition as smooth as possible for all involved.
EEC FULL DAY
You can walk your child in and drop off beginning at 7:00 AM. We do recommend having your child at school by 8:30 AM to take full advantage of our program. You may drop off and pick up at the Early Ed entrance (Canopy B), or in the back parking lot connector entrance (located between the auditorium and Farlow Kennedy Center). Elementary students begin school at 8:00 AM, and they drop off in the same parking lot EEC uses. Please be mindful that our parking lot will be more congested at this time.
3:30 PM PICK UP – Pick up anytime before 3:30 PM. A late fee of $1.00/minute will be charged after 3:35 PM. Elementary school dismisses at 2:30 PM, so please note that our parking lot will be more congested at this time.
5:30 PM PICK UP – Pick up anytime before 5:30 PM. A late fee of $1.00/minute will be charged after 5:35 PM.
EEC HALF DAY
You can walk your child in and drop off beginning at 8:00 AM. We do recommend having your child at school by 8:30 AM to take full advantage of our program. You may drop off at the Half Day Program entrance (located directly in the back of Conrad Memorial Baptist Church).
12:00 PICK UP – Form a car rider line at the entrance, and a teacher will bring your child outside to you. It is your responsibility to then put your child safely in the car. To keep the line moving, please do not get out of your car until you have pulled up to the entrance.
2:00 LUNCH BUDDY PICK UP – Form a car rider line at the playground (weather permitting), and a teacher will bring your child to you. Otherwise, you will pick up at the entrance. It is your responsibility to then put your child safely in the car.
25-26 Elementary Supply List
Prepare your young learners for success with our elementary school supply lists, carefully curated to support their educational journey and classroom needs.
| Elementary Principal | Emily Orman | 336-884-3333 ext. 212 |
| Administrative Assistant | Kristy Morrison | 336-884-3333 ext. 215 |
| Guidance Counselor | Kendra Randazzo | 336-884-3333 ext. 234 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
| Elementary Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| Tardy Bell Rings | 8:10 AM |
| Regular School Day | 8:10 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Lunch | 11:00 – 11:51 AM (times range) |
| Recess | Time Range |
| Dismissal | 2:30 PM |
Optional Elementary Summer 2025 Reading List
Ignite your child’s imagination and foster a love for reading with our engaging elementary summer reading list, designed to inspire adventure and exploration during the break.
After School and Extended Care is for families needing care after school hours and/or during some teacher workdays and school holidays. This program is an optional service for students in TK-5th grade for an additional fee.
| One Hour Care | Monday – Friday | 2:30-3:30 PM |
| Three Hour Care | Monday – Friday | 2:30-5:30 PM |
| Daily Care | As Needed | 2:30-5:30 PM |
| All-Day Care | Holidays, Snow Days, etc. | 7:30-5:30 PM |
To register, please visit our After School Care page or contact Ashton Farlow at afarlow@wcatrojans.org.
Elementary Curriculum Specials include Art, Chapel, Media Center/Library, Music, Physical Education, STEM, and Technology. The schedule for these specials rotates weekly and is posted outside the Elementary Principal’s Office. Parents are welcome to attend our Chapels.
25-26 Middle School Supply List
Ensure your middle school student is fully prepared for the academic year by downloading the comprehensive supply lists for grades 5-8. Please note that these lists include traditional Academy and Resource classes ONLY. Please visit the Enrichment tab above if your child is enrolled in Enrichment classes.
| Middle School Principal | Brad Clodfelter | 336-884-3333 ext. 247 |
| Assistant Principal | 336-884-3333 ext. | |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 ext. 244 |
| Administrative Assistant | Cheryl Martin | 336-884-3333 ext. 218 |
| Guidance Counselor | Kendra Randazzo | 336-884-3333 ext. 234 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
| 6th Grade Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| 6th Grade Homeroom | 8:10 – 8:20 AM |
| First Block | 8:20 – 9:35 AM |
| Second Block | 9:40 – 10:55 AM |
| PE or Computers** | 11:00 – 11:40 AM |
| Lunch | 11:40 – 12:10 PM |
| Third Block | 12:15 – 1:25 PM |
| Curricular Electives | 1:30 – 2:15 PM |
| STEM or Intervention/Extension** | 2:20 – 2:55 PM |
| Pack-Up & Dismissal | 2:55 – 3:00 PM |
**These classes rotate on a three-week cycle.
| 8th Grade Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| 8th Grade Homeroom | 8:10 – 8:18 AM |
| Electives | 8:23 – 9:10 AM |
| Second Period | 9:14 – 9:51 AM |
| Third Period | 9:54 – 10:31 AM |
| Fourth Period | 10:34 – 11:11 AM |
| Fifth Period | 11:14 – 12:01 PM |
| Lunch | 12:04 – 12:34 PM |
| Sixth Period | 12:37 – 1:24 PM |
| Seventh Period | 1:27 – 2:14 PM |
| PE / Technology | 2:17 – 3:00 PM |
| Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
Middle School Summer 2025 Required Reading is The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Optional Middle School Reading List
The middle school summer reading lists for grades 5-8 offer a curated selection of engaging and age-appropriate books to inspire a love of reading and enhance literacy skills over the summer.
| 5th Grade Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| 5th Grade Homeroom | 8:10 – 8:20 AM |
| First Block | 8:25 – 9:35 AM |
| Curricular Specials | 9:45 – 10:25 AM |
| Intervention/Extension | 10:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Recess | 11:00 – 11:20 AM |
| Lunch | 11:30 – 12:00 PM |
| Second Block | 12:10 – 1:20 PM |
| Homework Review | 1:25 – 1:35 PM |
| Third Blcok | 1:35 – 2:45 PM |
| Pack-Up & Dismissal | 2:45 – 3:00 PM |
| 7th Grade Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| 7th Grade Homeroom | 8:10 – 8:18 AM |
| PE or Technology** | 8:23 – 9:10 AM |
| Second Period | 9:14 – 10:03 AM |
| Third Period | 10:05 – 10:53 AM |
| Fourth Period | 10:55 – 11:33 AM |
| Fifth Period | 11:35 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Lunch | 12:15 – 12:45 PM |
| Sixth Period | 12:48 – 1:34 PM |
| Seventh Period | 1:36 – 2:14 PM |
| Electives | 2:17 – 3:00 PM |
| Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
24-25 High School Supply Lists
Ensure your high school student is fully prepared for the academic year by downloading the comprehensive supply lists for grades 9-12, including Resource, Enrichment, Honors, and AP classes.
Homeroom Expectations & Reminders
While there are very few changes to our Parent / Student Handbook this year, we wanted to remind students of the expectations early. Each homeroom teacher reviewed these slides with our students during the first week of school.
| High School Principal | Leah Totel | 336-884-3333 ext. 232 |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 |
| Assistant Principal | 336-884-3333 ext. | |
| Administrative Assistant | Tammy Russell | 336-884-3333 ext. 216 |
| Guidance Counselor | Erika Lance | 336-884-3333 ext. 243 |
| College Counselor | Michelle Ledbetter | 336-884-3333 ext. 245 |
| Spiritual Life Director | Quintin Ayers | 336-884-3333 ext. 237 |
High School 2025 Summer Reading
Don’t forget to download the 2024 high school summer reading list to stay ahead and enjoy great books during the break!
STUDENT FELLOWSHIP & ACTIVITIES
New and returning Wesleyan students are highly encouraged to get involved in one or more of our various student clubs and organizations. For a full list of possibilities, visit our Student Clubs and Organizations page.
| High School Event | Time |
| First Bell Rings | 8:00 AM |
| Tardy Bell Rings | 8:10 AM |
| High School Homeroom | 8:10 – 8:20 AM |
| 1st Period | 8:25 – 9:15 AM |
| 2nd Period | 9:20 – 10:10 AM |
| 3rd Period | 10:15 – 11:05 AM |
| 4th Period | 11:10 – 12:00 PM |
| 5th Period | 12:05 – 12:55 PM |
| Lunch | 1:00 – 1:25 PM |
| 6th Period | 1:30 – 2:20 PM |
| 7th Period | 2:25 – 3:15 PM |
| Dismissal | 3:15 PM |
25-26 Enrichment Center Supply Lists
All Enrichment Center supplies for grades 2E-12E students can be found below.
Enrichment Supplies for Grades 2E-4E
| Enrichment Principal | Nadine Davis | 336-884-3333 x274 |
| Assistant Principal | Tom Penland | 336-884-3333 |
| Assistant Principal | Jaime Cebollero | 336-884-3333 x262 |
| Administrative Assistant | Cheryl Martin | 336-884-3333 x218 |
| Guidance Counselor (3-8) | Kendra Randazzo | 336-884-3333 x234 |
| Guidance Counselor (9-12) | Erika Lance | 336-884-3333 |
Enrichment Summer Reading List
If your student is enrolled in any of our Enrichment Center classes, please download this list for summer reading.
Enrichment Summer Reading Links & Questions
Enrichment students will follow the correlating division’s daily schedule (elementary, middle, or high school). Each day, Enrichment students will meet in their Academy homerooms and then attend the Enrichment classes assigned to them. All electives, curricular specials, lunch, and weekly chapels will be held with the larger Academy.