WSU Charter Academy FAQ

There are no costs or fees associated with the Charter Academy. It is a free public education.

Extended Day (before and after care) is available onsite for the WSU Charter Academy students through the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School in the McKay Education Building on the WSU campus. For more information, contact Sally West at 801-626-6277 or visit weber.edu/childrensschool. 

“Extended day is not run, or sponsored by the WSU Charter Academy.”

A typical morning session will look something like this. Afternoon sessions are similar, except they start at 12:30 p.m. and dismiss at 3:30 p.m Monday through Thursday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

• 8:30 a.m. — Arrival: hang belongings, return take-home library book, change to slippers
• 8:45 a.m. — Journal, Arrival Work Station, Books, Puzzles
• 9:15 a.m. — Calendar, Large Group Direct Instruction
• 9:35 a.m. — Small Group (Centers)
• 10:35 a.m. — Clean-up
• 10:45 a.m. — Read Aloud
• 11 a.m. — Music & Movement
• 11:10 a.m. — Gather belongings to go home
• 11:15 a.m. — Outside Time
• 11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Friday  — Dismissal

The WSU Charter Academy serves kindergarten age students only. There is both an a.m. session and a p.m. session available.

All children must turn 5 years old before Sept. 1 to attend the WSU Charter Academy.

WSU Charter Academy’s enrollment is open to students from communities near and far, transportation, of any kind, cannot be provided by Weber State University or the Academy. With the exception of field trips, parents will be responsible for the transportation of their children to and from the Academy.

Thirty minute parking stalls are available for all those enrolled in the WSU Charter Academy. Parking is for drop off and pick-up only

The WSU Charter Academy is a learning lab, providing a setting where WSU students learn about and practice teaching, curriculum development, program management, or gain experience observing children so that they are better prepared for their future professions.

The open enrollment period for each upcoming school year is January 1 through February 28. Families should submit the electronic application for their child during this period. Application submission does not guarantee admission. Once the open enrollment closes the school administrators determines if a random lottery will be held.

The kindergarten teacher is required to have a current teaching license through the State Board of Education.

Maximum group size is 22 children, classes typically range from 16-20. A teacher and at least one classroom assistant make for a 1:11 ratio.

The WSU Charter Academy is currently seeking accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation holds the WSU Charter Academy accountable for high-quality teaching through appropriate NAEYC Standards. These Standards include: Relationships, Curriculum, Teaching, Assessment of Child Progress, Health, Staff Competencies, Preparation and Support, Families, Community Relationships, Physical Environment and Leadership and Management.

Special Education services are available to all individual students who qualify.