Back To School Night Advisory

2025-2026

Welcome!

Welcome Back Class of 2028!

Ms. Goldstein

I have worked as a classroom teacher K-12 (in traditional public, private, and charter schools), curriculum designer, Writer’s Workshop presenter, WASC Coordinator, homeschooling consultant, mindfulness mentor, project manager, camp creator, and tutor for adults and children. I love spending time with my family (two-legged and four-legged), flying with my favorite pilot, and spending time in nature.

I am looking forward to developing the dual enrollment program at Westlake, creating a study skills class set to launch in the spring, and supporting the class of 2028 as an Advisory teacher.

~ Ms. Goldstein

Tonight’s Schedule

Welcome Video

Help us Dream about What is Next for WCS!

Share your voice and help us develop the 2026 Westlake Charter School Strategic Plan

Scan the QR code or click the link in the Westlake Weekly to share how you’d like to participate.

Please Support Joyful Learning

Purpose

Advisory serves as our students’ “home base,” where they will connect with the same peers and class Advisor for the duration of their high school career here at Westlake. It is a space for community support, intra- and interpersonal growth, and social emotional learning. The Advisor helps guide and support student development to ensure a meaningful experience from 9th-12th grade. ~ TKM

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What to Expect

• Community Building, celebrating, and having fun over 4 years

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• Academic Support and 4 year planning (making sure that everyone is on track to meet their academic goals)

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• Planning for Flex Blocks each week

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• College and Career Planning and Preparation

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• Social Emotional Learning

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• Exploring Core Values

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• Friendly competition between Advisories

Weekly Advisory Routine

Core Value Monthly Focus

9th Grade Beginning of Year Photo

Communication

How to stay in touch with classes and activities on campus?

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• Teacher Newsletter that comes out Each Friday at 4PM
• Personalized for your student
• Let’s you know what is happening in your student’s classes

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• Westlake Weekly every Sunday night
• Let’s you know what any campus wide events

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If you aren’t receiving the Newsletters, please email: Admin@WestlakeCharterSchool.com

Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is our Student Information System:

• Grades, transcripts, attendance, student information

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Action: If you have not signed up for the parent portal in Infinite Campus please do so now. Need support? Reach out to admin@westlakecharter.com and we will be sure to support you!

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Learning Lab

What?

• The Learning Lab is an academic support option where all students are welcome.
• A staff member who can support with academics will be there.

When?

• At lunch: 12:13-12:43
• After school: 3:37-4:15

Closed on Wednesdays

Where?

• Room 150

Ms. Luna

Last names: A-K

sluna@westlakecharter.com

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Ms. Salvador

Last Names: L-Z

csalvador@westlakecharter.com

(916) 347-0759

Your school counselor can help you with:

• Academic concerns
• Mental Health/Social-Emotional Support
• College/Career Planning

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We do all of this through:

• Classroom lessons
• Schoolwide events
• Small groups
• 4 Year Planning
• Family Nights
• Individualized support

Connect with us!

via phone, email, or visit our website at

bit.ly/wcscounseling

Meet your Counselors!

WAVE

VOLUNTEER

• WAVE supports Westlake by hosting:
• School events - Festivals, Themed Nights
• Family Fundraisers - OT, school events
• WAVE meetings - Coffee Talks, Mixers
• Classroom Engagement

Contact Information

Schoolwide questions can be directed to admin@westlakecharter.com

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Karen Goldstein

(She, Her, Hers)

Teacher, Dual Enrollment Facilitator

Westlake Charter High School

Phone: Google Voice 916-234-6876

kgoldstein@westlakecharter.com

Let's Explore!

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Goldstein’s Website

Questions?