Edmonds eLearning Academy

Happy New Year Students and Families!

I hope that you had a wonderful winter break. I was able to spend most of my break with my best friend and her family. We met in 1998 in driver’s ed. so this year will mark 26 years of our friendship. Because of my lovely visit with her, I find that I have come back rejuvenated and ready for the new year. It’s amazing what these types of positive relationships can do for our outlook. I hope that you were able to spend time with people that bring you joy over the break.

I also hope that you are feeling rejuvenated as well because we have a few weeks to put our best in before reaching the end of the semester. Here are the big items.

• Last day to turn in written work (like essays) - Wednesday, January 24th

• Last day of the semester - Friday, January 26th

• Remember, this is an early release day so the deadline for your teacher might be 12:35 pm

• Things to think about:

• To earn full credit (0.5) for a semester long course, you need to complete 100% of the course with a passing grade

• The goal is to finish a semester long course in the semester you start them but we know life doesn’t always work out that way. To earn partial credit (0.25) for a semester long course, you need to complete 50% of the course with a passing grade

• If your course has a final exam, it’s a good idea to take it ahead of time so that you have time for a retake if needed. I would recommend a goal of Friday, January 19th.

• While we would normally cancel the morning Campus Resource Center next week, January 8-11, for Student Led Conferences, we will be leaving it open this time so that it doesn’t get in the way of end of semester needs. Help Hub will be closed in the morning, opening at 1:00pm.

• If you have questions about Semester 2 courses, please contact your counselor

Keep up the great work and let’s finish this semester strong!

January 1: Winter Break (No School)

January 8-11: The Help Hub will be closed in the morning, opening at 1:00pm to make time for Student Led Conferences (SLCs). CRC will remain open so students can come in an take tests.

January 15: Martin Luther King Day (No School)

January 24: Last day to turn in writing assignments

January 26: End of Semester 1 (No Parliament)

January 29: No School

Diversity is defined as the condition of having or being composed of different elements; the inclusion of different types of people in a group or organization. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, we hope you will gain a deeper understanding of each other.

Check out the District Website for more resources.

Winter break is a great time to apply for post secondary scholarships!

We encourage seniors to take time over the break and check “apply for scholarships” off their to-do list. Last year the Foundation for Edmonds School District provided $254,100 in scholarships for our students! Here's the great part: just fill out one application, and you're in the running for several different scholarships! Don't miss this opportunity - Apply today!

Learn more about the Foundation for Edmonds School District: www.foundationesd.org

Reminder: Before you can access your class in Edgenuity, make sure you log into your Maestro dashboard and click on the "Launch Your Class" button. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team in the office. We can help if you are having difficulty accessing your classes.

Our on-campus support classroom is open Monday through Thursday from 9:45am-4:00pm. Students can drop in at any time to ask questions, get one-on-one help from teachers, or just have a quiet place to work.

*CRC will be closed in the morning the week of January 8-11

The CRC will follow district holiday and half-day schedules.

Prefer to meet virtually? You can also access academic support on Zoom. Drop in anytime between 9:45am-4pm, Monday through Thursday.

Links to virtual support sessions can be found on our school's Google Calendar, which will be included in students' welcome emails from their teachers or accessed through the student's dashboard.

*Help Hub will be closed in the morning the week of January 8-11

Help Hub will follow district holiday and half-day schedules.

Did you know that you can drop into the eLearning Writing Center to get help with your essays or other writing assignments? You can also submit drafts to get teacher feedback before turning in your final draft! Take advantage of this great, free resource every Monday through Thursday from 9:45-12:15 and 1:00-3:30.

https://sites.google.com/edmonds.wednet.edu/elearningwritingcenter/home

Our goal at Edmonds eLearning Academy is to partner with families to ensure that students are meeting their attendance requirements. One of the most powerful ways to prepare a student for success in life is through regular school attendance.

How do we take attendance at EeLA?

Attendance is monitored through weekly contact. Our weeks start on Sunday and end Saturday at midnight. To be marked present, students are required to make two-way academic contact with at least one teacher, one time per week. Academic progress in classes is not the same as weekly contact, and parent/guardian contact does not count towards weekly contact.

Examples of weekly contact include but are not limited to:

• A student discussing feedback with their teacher to improve a writing assignment or a student meeting with their teacher in a Zoom session to gain a greater understanding of mathematical concepts.

• A student messaging their teachers through Maestro Message Center to discuss their goals for the week in their EeLA class(es).

• A student/teacher phone call to check in about progress, goals, or any questions the student has.

If a student has valid justification for missing weekly contact, as defined by the Edmonds School Board, a guardian must contact the attendance office within two school days, and provide valid justification and documentation to excuse the missed contact. The attendance office phone number is 425-431-3908. Alternatively, guardians can complete the Absence Excuse Form.

Attendance is a mandatory requirement and must be fulfilled as part of your student’s enrollment at EeLA. Consequences for missed weekly contact without valid justification are as follows:

• One week of missed contact - Student and guardian are notified of an unexcused absence by email address on file.

• Two consecutive or three cumulative weeks - A mandatory student and parent conference will be scheduled by email. The student’s needs will be evaluated and a written improvement plan will be established.

• Four cumulative missed contacts: A letter will be mailed home informing parents/guardians that the student is at-risk of a truancy referral.

• Five consecutive or six cumulative weeks - EeLA is required to refer the student and parent for truancy as stated in WAC 392-550-040.

Email: coffmank965@edmonds.wednet.edu
Website: https://elearning.edmonds.wednet.edu/
Location: 7501 208th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
Phone: 425-431-7298