W-W Virtual Academy Newsletter

Contact Information

• WWIA Address: 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, MI 48184
• Email - swansonc@wwcsd.net,
• Text - 734-965-0561 or
• Call - 734-713-4355.

When corresponding please make sure to include:

• Your name
• Your student's name
• Your question or quandary

Please reach out with any questions you have.

April 9 - 11th Grade SAT Test Day 7:00-12:00PM

April 9 - Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting and Financial Aid Night 5:00-7:00 @ WWIA

Please RSVP your attendance

April 10 - 11th Grade ACT-WorkKeys Test Day 7:00-12:00pm - @ WWIA

April 11 - 11th Grade M-Step Day 7:00-12:00pm - @ WWIA

April 15 - 8th & 9th Grade PSAT Test Day 7:00-11:30am @ WWIA

April 16 - 10th Grade PSAT Test Day 7:00-11:30am @ WWIA

April 22 - Wayne Prom Contracts due to WWIA

April 22-24 - Middle School M-Step Days 7:00-11:20am @ WWIA

• Sign ups for testing transportation
• All April testing dates are mandatory for all virtual students per their grade level.
• All middle and high school student testing takes place at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, 48184.

May 5-23 - Spring NWEA Testing Window 2nd-12th Grade - signups will be available next week.

May 9 - Target End Date for all Senior's online classes

May 22 - Wayne Memorial Prom 6-10:00pm

May 22 - John Glenn Prom 6-10:00pm

May 30 - Target End Date for Quarter 4 and Semester 2 classes - for ALL virtual students 6th-11th Grade

May 31 - WWIA Graduation - Eastern Michigan University - George Gerwin GameAbove Center

• 4:30pm - Doors open
• 5:30pm - Ceremony starts

June 9 - All exams must be complete in Graduation Alliance

WAYNE MEMORIAL: May 22nd

The prom contract is attached below. Complete and return to WWIA to Ms. Gladden no later than April 22nd. Copies are available in the WWIA office to fill out also.

Ticket purchasing information is TBD. As soon as it is available it will be passed along.

JOHN GLENN: May 22nd

Ticket information still TBD. As soon as it is available it will be passed along.

Graduation Day information:

• Date: Saturday, May 31st
• Location: Eastern Michigan University - George Gerwin GameAbove Arena
• Doors Open at 4:30pm
• Ceremony starts at 5:30pm
• Please read the following information about EMU security measures.
• Security Measures
• EMU Packet

Other Important Details:

• The next mandatory Senior Family meeting will be April 9th at 5:00pm at WWIA. Please RSVP your attendance
• Caps and Gowns if they have not yet been ordered need to be ordered asap. Families can call/email Brittany - 734-419-2436 or GladdenB@wwcsd.net to reserve a cap and gown. The cost will be $45 as there is a rush fee now placed on orders.
• Payment was due April 1st. If you have not yet paid please make arrangements with Ms. Gladden asap. Payment must be mad via cash or money order (made out to WWCSD)
• A rehearsal for graduation will take place at WWIA the week of May 26th, date and time TBD.
• Click below for details on how caps can be decorated for graduation.

All students in 3rd - 11th grade (and some select 12th graders) are required to come in for state testing during the month of April. Middle and High School families please click on the link below to fill out the Google Form if you need bus transportation for your student to testing sessions. Students must live within the WWCSD boundaries to receive transportation.

11th Graders must attend all three days of testing.

All middle and high school student testing takes place at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, 48184.

Elementary students needing bussing please select one of the middle school M-Step times and your student will test at WWIA with Mrs. Swanson.

6th, 7th and 8th Graders - Choose one date to come in to take the M-Step assessments. All tests will run 7:00-11:20 and students will be fed lunch before being bussed home. The date you choose we will plan on your student attending. If you need to change the date, please contact Mrs. Swanson - swansonc@wwcsd.net to alert her.

If your student will need transportation on that day please complete the Transportation form

• Wednesday, April 23rd
• Thursday, April 24th
• Friday, April 25th

All secondary and WWCSD transportation provided student testing takes place at WWIA -

5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, 48184.

All virtual students in grades 2nd - 11th must come in three times a year to take the NWEA-MAP test. The spring schedule will take place, at WWIA, during the weeks of May 5th and May 12th.

• Elementary students* will attend Walker-Winter for testing for two separate testing sessions. Dates will come out on ClassDojo in the coming weeks.
• Middle and High School students will attend WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, for one testing session.
• *Families with children in elementary and secondary have the option to bring their elementary student to WWIA for testing.
• If you need bus transportation for your student there will be two AM sessions available where bussing will be provided. You must live within the WWCS district boundaries to qualify. Those dates will be Friday, 5/9 AM or Wednesday, 5/14 AM.
• Students must bring their Chromebook with them to the testing session.

Click on the button below to sign up for a date and times the week of May 5th - 16th.

Please click on the links below for the detailed letters for each level and test. A reminder that attendance at all testing is mandatory and part of the Virtual Learning Contract that all families signed. All middle and high school student testing takes place at WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne, 48184.

You must bring your fully charged school Chromebook with you to each testing session. If you did not check out a Chromebook this year one will be provided for you.

REMINDERS:

• Coming in for testing is a requirement to remain virtual for future semesters.
• 11th/select 12th graders - you MUST come in for all three tests as this is a GRADUATION requirement. All three tests MUST be taken in the SAME year.
• Bring your school issued chrome FULLY charged.
• Bus transportation is available for testing sessions if you live within the school district boundaries. Register here.
• If you need any medications administered during the test please alert Mrs. Swanson before the test and on the morning of the test(s).

WHAT TO BRING:

• Fully Charged School Chromebook
• Calculator
• Water bottle
• Snacks
• Charging cord

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME:

• Phone
• Smartwatch
• Hats
• Books, notepads, reference material of any kind.
• Headphones (exception will be on M-Step day)

As we enter the last quarter of the school year we begin looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year. The following information is available at this time regarding virtual programming.

• Wayne-Westland will not longer have synchronous virtual learning for elementary age students. All current virtual elementary students will be transferred back to in-person learning for the fall. A separate communication has been sent to all effected families.
• Innovative Academy's Virtual Program will continue support students in grades 6th - 12th grade.
• A form will be sent in the May 2nd newsletter asking all families to give input on whether your student will remain virtual or return to in-person learning. Based on this form your student will either be moved to in-person at the conclusion of the school year or families will be sent the Virtual Learning Contract for the 2025-26 school year.
• Virtual Learning Contracts should be submitted between mid-May and August 20th.

Students MUST have all lessons/quizzes/activities completed by the following dates:

• Seniors - May 9 (all seniors for Quarter 4 and Second Semester) exams must be completed by May 15.
• Quarter 4 and Second Semester - May 30th, exams must be completed by June 9.

All finals must be completed within a week of completing the last lesson/activity/quiz.

We are hosting a mandatory Senior Meeting and Financial Aid Night at WWIA on

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This event will provide valuable resources to help students and families navigate post-secondary opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.

Click to RSVP

Event Highlights:

• Meet with representatives from Michigan Works to explore trade school opportunities.
• Learn about the enrollment process for community colleges and universities in the state of Michigan.
• Participate in Financial Aid Workshops where students and parents can complete their FAFSA applications on-site with assistance from financial aid advisors.
• To prepare for this event, we ask that parents:
• Complete the pre-enrollment process for FAFSA.
• Bring necessary documents, including identification, current and previous year tax documents, and any other relevant financial records.
• This event is a crucial step in ensuring your student is on track for graduation and post-secondary success. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here are some detailed steps for for creating the Federal Student Aid ID, which needs to be done prior to the meeting:

To create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID for the 2025-26 FAFSA, go to studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch, choose "Create Account," and follow the prompts to register, including your name, date of birth, Social Security Number (SSN), and email address.

Here's a more detailed guide:

• Visit the Website: Go to studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.

• Choose "Create Account": Click on the button labeled "Create Account".

• Enter Your Information:

• Personal Details: Provide your first name, middle initial (if applicable), last name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN).

• Email Address: Enter an active email address.

• Username: Create a username and password

• Create a Username and Password: Choose a unique username (at least 6 characters) and create a strong password (at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers).

• Confirm Email: Confirm your email address.

• Security Questions: Select and answer four security questions.

• Review and Submit: Carefully review all information entered and submit your request.

• Verification: You may be required to verify your identity with TransUnion® knowledge-based questions.

• If you cannot verify identity: If you fail the TransUnion® process, FSA will automatically assign a case number to the individual and send a verification email with instructions on how to submit documentation to verify their identity.

• Multiple Accounts: All contributors - student, parent(s), and spouse (if applicable) - each need their own FSA ID.

• Accessing the FAFSA: Use your FSA ID (username and password) to log into the StudentAid.gov website and access the FAFSA form.

• Filling Out the FAFSA® Form | Federal Student Aid

Creating a StudentAid.gov Account Every contributor-anyone (you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse.

Bring to the event:

• Your FAFSA ID and login information
• Your 2023 federal tax return
• Pen and paper to take notes

Sign up to visit either in-person at WWIA, or virtually, the following colleges/universities:

Washtenaw Community College - Tuesday, April 29th @ 8:45am

Michigan families: Need help with food this summer?

SUN Bucks is the new name for the Summer EBT grocery benefit. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries over the summer.

Who is Eligible?

Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.

Note: Families not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly.

Deadline(s): Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible for the first issuance of benefits in May. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.

Check if your kids qualify for Summer EBT!

Get details and apply here: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page...

After completing the orientation and when logging into your Graduation Alliance Account remember the following:

• Make sure you are logged into the computer with your school Google email and password.
• Website: app.gradally.com
• Click on Login with Google
• Choose your class to work on. You can work on one class at a time until completion or the set week's lessons in each class.
• Look at and watch the Target End Date. All lessons MUST be completed with a 60% or higher before that target end date.

For more tips and trick consult your orientation packet.

If you have not yet participated in the orientation reach out to me to set up a time.

STRUGGLING WITH COMPLETING MATH ACTIVITIES: If you are having trouble with typing answers into the math activities pages make sure to do the following.

• Make a copy of the document into your Google Drive.
• Rename the document with the name of the class and the activity - Example: Algebra 2 Activity 1.1.3
• Type into the space below the question or print the activity and hand write the answers in the space provided.
• If you printed the activity and added the answers by hand you can use the phone apps PDF Maker, Adobe Scan, CamScanner, CutePDF Writer, Foxit Reader or Smallpdf to take a picture of the document, email it to yourself and then upload that pdf to Graduation Alliance to submit.

Is your Chromebook stating that the disk is full? If your Chromebook is stating that the disk is full, it won't let you download or upload a document to Graduation Alliance, or you can't get into Graduation Alliance it may be because your Chrome OS needs to be updated.

Steps to Update:

• Click on the button on the bottom left of the screen - it looks like a donut.
• Click on the Settings button
• Click on Choose Chrome OS
• Click on Update Chrome
• Reboot your computer and log back in with your school account.

Once this update is complete students have found they can complete all functions needed to complete their Graduation Alliance lessons.

TIPS:

• If you are new to Graduation Alliance, or if you have been stumped so far about a part of the dashboard watch the Student Dashboard Tour.
• If you have a question about a concept in a class you can text, email, or schedule a tutoring session with your Graduation Alliance Teacher. The information for instructors can be found under the "Need Help" tile on the dashboard.
• If you text make sure to include your name, the class, and the lessons you have a question about.
• If you are emailing include your name, the lesson, the class, and the question you have.
• If you are making a tutoring appointment check to make sure your email is spelled correctly and you add the meeting to your google calendar. The Meets Link, meeting date and time, will be sent to your email and your Google Calendar (your calendar can be found in your Google Waffle.)
• Reminder: You can retry any assignment as many times as you need to achieve the minimum 60% to pass the assignment. You can redo any assignment to earn the highest percentage you desire.
• Make sure to complete and redo all quizzes and activities for higher scores before submitting the last assignment. You MUST complete all assignments to get a grade and close the class.

NEED A SCREENSHOT TO POST TO AN ASSIGNMENT: Follow these steps -

To take a screenshot on a Chromebook, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Show Windows or the Screenshot key. You can also take a partial screenshot by pressing Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows.

For those interested in playing sports or participating in clubs at their school of residence I will include links to the middle and high school newsletters as they become available. If you are not sure what would be your school would be you can look it up at LOCATE MY SCHOOL

Some schools may not yet have a newsletter out to families. I will add and update schools as they become available.

We just received another delivery of non-perishable food for our pantry. If you or someone you know could benefit from some extra food or hygiene items please call the office or stop in to visit the pantry!

Please see the information below that can help you and your family have a smooth start to the new school year.

Family Resource Center

Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), offering free services to all students and families within our district. Among the services provided are basic needs assistance, access to over 700 local resources, and a Laundry Assistance Program. Additionally, the FRC offers essential items, such as emergency toiletries, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, and scarves, to those in need. School supplies and backpacks are also available year-round for any district student.

Please contact our Family Resource Center at 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. A Digital Request for Services Form is also available. If you have additional questions about their services, please contact the Family Resource Center directly.

• Back to School Hub

• Family Resource Center

• Parent Resources

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is proud to participate in OK2SAY, and to recognize their decade of serving as a resource for students, school employees and schools.

Since its launch in September 2014, OK2SAY has received over 56,000 tips identifying students in crisis and helping to prevent school violence. The top five cumulative tip categories have been suicide threats, bullying, drugs, other (anxiety, depression, harassment), and planned school attacks.

OK2SAY is available 24/7, and tips can be submitted in the following ways:

• Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
• Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
• Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
• OK2SAY website: Michigan.gov/OK2SAY
• OK2SAY mobile app: Available for download in the app store for iPhone and Android.

Do you or an adult you know still need to finish high school? The Michigan 23+ Adult Diploma & Training Program is your opportunity to earn a diploma and a career certificate — for free!

• 100% online and flexible — Work on classes anytime and anywhere.
• Personal support team to help you stay on track.
• 24/7 virtual tutoring so you can get homework help anytime you need it.

Learn more and see if you qualify at Michigan23.com.

Both cities of Westland and Wayne offer programming to support youth and their families struggling with challenging and/or negative youth behaviors, truancy issues and more. Some of the services offered through their programs include, but are not limited to: youth support groups, parent support, case management, referrals and more. Exact services will vary by program. To learn more, please reach out to these programs directly or let your child’s school know you would like to be connected through a school referral.

Westland Youth Assistance: 734-467-7904

Wayne Youth and Family Services: 734-721-7004

Wayne-Westland Community School District has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Wayne-Westland Community School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.

• Visit www.caresolace.com/wwcsd and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.