Explorer Academy Newsletter

September Edition

What does "doing school at Explorer" mean?

Advisory

Advisory is a mandatory one hour a week on campus class. For high school students each semester you can earn credit. What do you need to do to earn it? Attend class every week, actively participate, and complete XELLO requirements.

What to do if you are sick and can't make it to school?

Parent/ guardian contact academic advisor via phone call/email/parent square.
Email/parent square your advisor and share where you are with your classes (ontrack, behind, grades) and your plan for work this week and where you are with your XELLO.
Go to your advisory google classroom for advisory slides & complete any action items and mark as done.
Email/parentsquare any on campus teachers to find out what you missed.

Weekly requirements

ONLINE

Your are logging into Pearson EVERYDAY (elementary K-12) and keeping current withn your expected progress (folling the online caendar) and submitting completed work when due.

On Campus

You are expected (and required) to attend and participate in your on campus classes (advisory, math, senior english) every class period. Three consecutive unexcussed absences is considered truant

Advisor Check in

Every week you are required to check in withn your advisor on progress made during the week.

Monthly Check in

Each month you and your parent will meet with your advisor and look over your progress for the month.

Important Dates

September 5th & 6th - On-Campus Classes Start (Math and Bridge classes)

September 9th - 10th - Advisory Starts - Attendance required - see advisor for assigned day/time

September 12th - Parent Night @ 6:00pm in Room 5

September 13th - Fiber Art club begins @ 2pm in Room 5 every Friday

September 23 - ASB Club begins @ 11am in Room 1

October 7th - Picture Day - 8:00am - 1:00pm - Held inside the office

October 8th - Adventure Guild club begins from 2pm-4pm in Room 2 every Tuesday

October 11th - 1/2 day for students

October 14th - No school for students

November 11th - No School

November 27th - 1/2 day for students

November 28th & 29th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 1st - 2025-26 FAFSA/WASFA applications will open

December 20th- 1/2 Day for students

December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break

Reminder: Important Forms to Complete

Please log into your Skyward Family Access and complete all required forms for each of your students. Remember, health forms must be filled out annually, along with the annual acknowledgment. This year, there's also a new Family Benefit form that everyone needs to complete. This form is essential for qualifying for free and reduced meals, among other benefits. Please go to https://www.skschools.org/departments/food-and-nutrition-services or if you need a paper copy come visit us in the office.

We appreciate you taking the time to complete these important forms. 📄

If you need help with your skyward log in please give me a call or email me at williamsm@skschools.orh

Thank you!

Parking Lot Safety

For everyones safety, please be extra mindful when driving through our small parking lot. Remeber that students will be getting in and out of cars, so be cautious and drive slowly. We ask that you follow all parking signs and guidelines to help ensure the safety of all our students. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our parking lot safe place for everyone!