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Walnut Creek Campus is a public alternative high school in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is an important educational option in its district. It is one of the best schools for non-traditional learning and has a diverse student body, with 46% of students being minorities. It offers a supportive and flexible environment for all students. The school is very important to the community because 52% of its students come from low-income families.The school's focus on specialized instruction is shown by the fact that only 45% of students are good at reading and only 19% are good at math, and it is one of the
. Walnut Creek Campus focuses on individual progress and credit recovery to make sure students graduate by using a unique approach to education. It is known as one of the best schools because it is dedicated to inclusive education and can help each student find their own way to success. The campus is still an important part of the West Des Moines area. It provides a great place for students to get the one-on-one help they need to reach their academic goals.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:15 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
165 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
168 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Walnut Creek Campus has successfully started a community-based internship program that pairs students with professionals in the area to give them real-world training in a variety of trades. The school just finished building a new wellness suite that has separate areas for student support services and mindfulness activities. Also, the campus has started a flexible credit-recovery program that uses new interactive learning software to let students move through core subjects at their own pace.
Q1. Does Walnut Creek Campus support learning through practical activities?
Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.
Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?
Ans. Yes, Walnut Creek Campus lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.
Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?
Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.
Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?
Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.
Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?
Ans. Of course! Walnut Creek Campus helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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