UCSD schools and Adventuretime will have a 2-hour delay Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
2-Hour Delay Start Times / Status:
Adventuretime (before school program): 8:30 a.m.
Preschool: No AM and no PM half-day preschool
All elementary schools: 10:50 a.m.
Urbandale Middle School: 9:55 a.m.
Urbandale High School: 10:00 a.m.
Metro West Academy: No morning classes
Bus routes will run approximately two hours later than your child’s normally scheduled pick-up time
Activities: All before-school Activities are canceled; for further updates and information regarding Activities, please visit j-hawks.com or @UrbandaleJhawks on social
Regular Schedule: 8:50am to 3:40pm; outside supervision starts at 8:35am, doors open at 8:40amLate Start every Monday: 9:55am to 3:40pm; outside supervision starts at 9:35am, doors open at 9:45am
Karen Acres is a year-round school of choice which means families choose to attend Karen Acres no matter where they live in the district or community. Read More...
Karen Acres Belief Statements / Philosophy We believe children learn best when:
> Students, families, schools, and community work together to form strong partnerships and hold high expectations of success
> Students are in a safe learning environment that promotes mutual respect, trust, and caring
> Students are actively engaged in learning experiences that are challenging, meaningful, and designed to meet individual differences and needs.
> Students are encouraged to be reflective and creative thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators, and life-long learners
> Students’ academic, social, and emotional needs are supported
