Posted 8/19/2020, Updated 1/11/2020
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Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation and Parade
Click here to watch the Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony
5/23/2020
Parade pictures from Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Rangel
Virtual Electives Fair
5/12/2020
It’s time for all 8th through 11th grade students to choose their electives for next year!
1) Learn about the different electives offered at WLA in the Virtual Electives Fair
2) Use this form to choose your electives for 2020/2021
Harvest Festival
This Thursday is our Harvest Festival! Dinner will be provided by community restaurants and served by retired members of the Denver Nuggets. There are fun activities planned, including a basketball game in the gym. Middle and high school students will be recognized for demonstrating our core values of citizenship, scholarship and integrity, AND about fifty high school students will receive academic letters for earning an outstanding GPA last school year!
6:00 to 6:40: Dinner in the Cafeteria
6:45 to 7:05: Basketball in the Gym
7:10 to 7:30: Awards Presentation
Día de los Muertos
11/2019
We remembered and honored those who have passed on while learning more about our cultural roots by participating in Día de los Muertos. Students, staff, alumni, and community members created ofrendas, drank hot chocolate, ate pan muerto, got their faces painted, and listened to storytellers. We also enjoyed performances by Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca, Fiesta Colorado Dance Company, and Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra.
Week of 10/14
Student-Led Conferences:
All families are encouraged to attend during one of these times:
Thursday, October 17th from 4 to 7pm
Friday, October 18th from 7:30 to 11:30am
Homecoming & Spirit Week:
Monday: Twins Day
Tuesday: Sports Day, Soccer game vs South @ South
Wednesday: 70’s/80’s Day, Powder Puff Game, Volleyball Pack the House vs Sheridan, Campfire (campfire is only for high school students)
Thursday: Class Colors Day, 10th Period Pep Rally for high school students, Student-led conferences from 4pm to 7pm
Friday: No school for students, Student-led conferences from 7:30 to 11:30am, Homecoming tailgating @ 5pm, Homecoming game @ 7pm
Saturday: High School Homecoming Dance, 7-10pm
Monday and Tuesday (10/21 & 10/22): No school for students
Understanding the New Graduation Requirements (Class of 2021 and Beyond)
Beginning with the Class of 2021, Colorado high school students have new graduation requirements. There are 3 components students must complete in order to earn a high school diploma:
| Learn more about ICAP |
Learn more about Coursework |
Learn more about Competency Options |
First Week of 2019/2020 School Year
Welcome back students!
Our 6th Grade and 9th Grade Academies will be held on Monday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 20th. All 6th and 9th grade students are expected to attend both days.
The first day of classes for ALL students (grades 6 through 12) is Wednesday, August 21st.
Celebrating the Class of 2019 and Welcoming the Class of 2023
On Saturday, May 25th, West Leadership Academy celebrated our fourth graduating class. These students became the 136th graduating class from West High School. This year’s graduates were accepted to 21 different colleges and universities and received over $360,000 in scholarships!
On Thursday, May 30th, we held a continuation ceremony for our 8th graders who successfully completed middle school and are prepared to transition to high school. Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez was our keynote speaker.
Avoid Summer Learning Loss
Reading ability tends to decline over the summer months. The best way for students to avoid summer learning loss is to continue reading even when school isn’t in session.
Click here for summer reading opportunities – Las Oportunidades de Leer Durante el Verano
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