Edmonds eLearning Academy

As we close in on the end of the school year, we find ourselves in a time of transition and change. Many of our students are transitioning from high school into the “real world”. Our school is experiencing change in some of our structures and location. Staff are transitioning into new assignments and sometimes new locations. As we go through these transitions and changes I am grateful to have staff, students, and families that will work together to make this a positive experience for all. It’s a great time to set goals and think about what positive changes you might want to embrace in your life as we enter summer. Things might look a little different next year, but I am positive that eLearning will come together to make it a great school year.

~ Principal Kim

June 3-6: The Help Hub will be closed in the morning, opening from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to make time for Student Led Conferences (SLCs). The Campus Resource Center remail open from 9:45-4:00pm.

June 12: Graduation Ceremony at Edmonds Stadium

June 19: Juneteenth (No School)

June 25: Last Day of School

Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBTQ Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans. (Youth.Gov)

Congratulations to Sam Yalon-Clay! Sam joined EeLA in middle school and is having continued success here well into high school. Sam often completes courses before the end of the semester showing excellent achievement. The work Sam submits is thoughtful, original, and complete. Sam is also a good communicator and problem solver.

We are proud of you, Sam. Keep it up!

Part Time Students: Course end dates will be changed to June 21st. Part time students who complete all of their courses by June 13th can request to have a Semester 1 course opened if they did not earn full credit. Check your email for instructions on how to re-open your semester 1 class.

Full Time Students: SLAMS begin on June 10th. Make sure to connect with your parliament teacher the week of June 3rd to discuss which classes you would like to focus on during this time.

Last Day of Semester 2 Courses = Wednesday, June 5th

• All written work due Monday, June 3rd

• All finals and other work due Wednesday, June 5th

SLAMS = June 10th to June 21st

• Students switch to focusing on one or two incomplete courses at a time. These classes can be from Semester 1 or Semester 2. Students should focus on courses that are the closest to earning credit in first. Once a student finishes a course, they can move on to another.

• Parliament teachers will support full-time students in making plans for Slams. More information about getting your courses set up for Slams will come out in early June through Parliament.

• Participation in school is required during this time for 7th-11th grade students that have not completed all of their courses for the year.

• All written work due Tuesday, June 18th

• All finals and other work due Friday, June 21st

• Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 25th - High School and Beyond Planning and End of Year Activities

• Be sure to make weekly contact through the end of the year. Students who have completed all of their classes can connect with their parliament teacher.

Seniors

• For seniors who have completed all of their graduation requirements last day = Wednesday, June 12th

• For seniors who have not completed all of their graduation requirements, they will follow the same schedule as the 7th - 11th graders

The last day of Parliament will be Friday, June 14th

We hope that you utilize this unique opportunity to wrap up the end of the year with as much credit as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Attendance through weekly contact is still required through June 21st. Be sure to reach out to at least one eLearning teacher, once per week, in order to be marked as present.

Seniors: check your email for details on how to order your cap and gown and what final tasks need to be completed to graduate.

Where: Edmonds Stadium

7600 212th St SW

Edmonds, WA 98026

When: 5:00 pm

Seating will begin at 4:30 pm

A reception with light refreshments and photo booths for graduating seniors, family, and guests will take place following the ceremony in the Great Hall and Courtyard east of the stadium.

You are invited to join your fellow 2024 graduates for a stroll down memory lane. Don your cap and gown and return to the halls where it all began - your elementary school. Relive memories, reconnect with former teachers, and inspire the next generation. Check the list below for the dates and times.

Beverly: June 10 at 2:15

Brier: June 10 at 2:15, Check in with the office

Cedar Way: June 10 at 2:15, Sign in with the office

Chase Lake: June 20 at 9:15, Please email orstadk@edmonds.wednet.edu or silvers@edmonds.wednet.edu to let them know if you are planning to attend.

College Place: June 17 at 2:00

Edmonds: June 20 at 1:50, Sign in with the office

Hazelwood: June 11 at 3:00, Please don't park in the bus zone

Hilltop: June 20 at 9:15, Staff guided walking tour

Lynndale: June 17 at 2:00

Lynnwood: June 25 at 9:45, Check in with Kelly Christensen

Maplewood: Hosts a senior reunion. You can reach out to office staff for details

Martha Lake: June 25 at TBD

Meadowdale: June 12 at 2:30, Park at the Playfields. Meet in the Commons. Seniors will have the opportunity to speak briefly if you would like.

Mountlake Terrace: June 12 at 2:30,Check in with Theresa at the front office

Oak Heights: June 21 at 10:50, Check in at the office

Seaview: June 20 at 1:30, Check in at the office

Sherwood: June 17 at 2:30, Check in at the office

Terrace Park: June 18 at 2:40, Meet in the bus loop

Feel free to reach out to Katie, office manager, with any questions.

It’s not too late to get financial aid for college or training.

You may have heard that the FAFSA application is different this year. Despite initial delays, financial aid is still available and there are many great reasons to apply:

• The FAFSA form is shorter and easier to complete than ever before. Review these demonstration videos (in English and Spanish) that walk through the application process for students and families.
• Half of families in Washington qualify for financial aid through WA Grant. For many people, tuition could even be free! Learn more at org.
• WA Grant can help pay for college, career training, certificate programs, or approved apprenticeships. Washington offers many affordable options for education or training beyond high school.
• It’s never too late to apply for financial aid! State and federal aid is available year-round. Some colleges have specific deadlines, but others offer open admission.

Graduation is here, and you are ready for your next adventure. Financial aid can help you get there. Learn more and get help applying at WAgrant.org/fafsa.

Edmonds eLearning Academy will be moving to a new location this summer. Our new address will be 23200 100th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020. We understand that this transition may bring some challenges, and we are committed to making the move as smooth as possible for everyone.

Further details about the relocation process and how it will affect students will be emailed to families over the summer. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time of change.

Equipment Return

On your last day of school, return the following items to the EeLA office:

• The Chromebook and charger

• Hot Spot, if one was checked out to you.

End of Access to Google Account

As you prepare to graduate from high school or move to another School District,

• Seniors, all of the data in your school Google account (Google Drive, Gmail, Sites, etc.) will be archived in September and you will no longer be able to directly access it.

• Seniors, your account will be disabled 100 days after you graduate.

• Non-Seniors, all of the data in your school Google account (Google Drive, Gmail, Sites, etc.) will be archived 28 days after you have been withdrawn or leave the Edmonds School District, and you will no longer be able to directly access it.

• All of the data will be deleted 6 months after you graduate or withdraw from the Edmonds School District.

If you want to retain access to any of these files, you need to take action before you lose access.

Seniors: Please make sure you reach out to our registrar, Karen, with your personal email so we can reach out when your diploma is ready to be picked up.

If your student has a health condition that requires a health care plan or medication at school, Health Plans must be renewed at the start of every school year. To ensure that your student is safe, we will need the following items.

To ensure your student’s ability to start on the first day of school, the items listed below must be at your student’s school by August 22, 2024.

• Medical Authorization: Filled out by a Licensed Healthcare Provider and signed by the parent/guardian

• Medication and Treatment Needs: Accompanied by a prescription, in its original labeled container from the pharmacy and not expired.

• Authorization for Exchange of Medical Information: Signed by the parent/guardian

Important Information: For students with life-threatening conditions-all legal requirements have to be met prior to the first day of school (RCW.28A.210.320).

★ Students that self-manage, self-carry, and administer their medications still need the above information.

★ Appointments may take longer than usual, plan early with your student’s Healthcare Provider.

★ Our website has all the forms needed. Please use this link: https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/programs-services/student-health-services-school-nurses

As School Nurses, we are committed to the health and well-being of our students and the school community. We recognize this is a challenging time for families and want to assure you that we are continuing to look ahead and prepare for the health needs of your student at school.

If your student has new or changes to their health concern(s), or if you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse.

Teri Schmidt - School Nurse (425) 431-1915 schmidtt665@edmonds.wednet.edu

The Edmonds School District will be managing Summer School. If you have questions, please visit the district website for more information and details on how to enroll.

Credit Recovery or First Time Credit Grades 9-12

This will be a tuition-based online program for grades 9-12. Students will be enrolled in Graduation Alliance for their registered course. Students will have 3 weeks to complete their course assignments and 1 week to complete the final exam.

Registration opens May 1, 2024

Deadline for registration - June 26, 2024

Dates: July 8 - July 25, 2024, all assignments are due by July 26.

July 27- August 1, 2024 Finals Exams Only

Tuition

Credit Recovery Fee - $100.00

First Time Credit Fee - $300.00

Need Help with Housing, Food, Clothing, Mental Health, Healthcare and/or accessing the Parent Portal, Parent Square, other School and/or Community Resources? If so, contact our Edmonds eLearning Academy Family Resource Advocate Maria Garcia

at 425-431-7128 or garciam@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm.

Did you know that Edmonds eLearning Academy conducts home visits for students and families? We made over 100 home visits last school year. Our goal is to seek out students that we haven’t heard from, that we’re concerned about their academic progress, or that we think would benefit from additional support and resources and bring that support to their doorstep. If you find our smiling faces on your doorstep, we hope you will be open to talking to us about how we can support you and your family best.

Reminder: Before you can access your class in Edgenuity, make sure you log into your Maestro dashboard and click on the "Launch Course" 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.

The Help Hub will be closed in the mornings during the week of June 3-6, opening at 1:00pm to make time for Student Led Conferences (SLCs).

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.

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