W-W Virtual Academy Newsletter
May 17, 2024
VIRTUAL PROGRAM NEWS - September 27, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS and FYIs:
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.
October 11 - For those students on quarters - all lessons must be completed by 11:59pm
October 18 - For those students on quarters - all exams need to be completed by 11:59pm.
November 15 - 8:30-11:00am Picture Retake Day.
Winter Break - December 23 - January 3rd
Mid-Winter Break - February 17-21
Spring Break - March 24 - 28
COFFEE AND COMMUNITY EVENT
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:15 a.m.
📍 Location: William D. Ford Career-Technical Center, 36455 Marquette, Westland
🎟️Please RSVP
PICTURE DAY - UPDATE
For students who need an ID for Homecoming you can use a previous year's school ID or you can come to WWIA and we can print for you the 1 pager emergency card from Mi-Star.
NWEA TESTING SIGN UP
MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS GRADES 2nd - 11th
All virtual students in grades 2nd-11th must come in three times a year to take the NWEA-MAP test. Session were held September 16-19. If your student was unable to attend a test session in the last week, or if you have newly enrolled in the program and have not taken your fall NWEA assessments please email or text me at time you can bring your student into WWIA - 5400 Fourth Street, Wayne on September 30th, October 2nd, 3rd, or 4th.
The series of tests take students 2-3 hours to complete and most students complete the two or three tests in one session. Students can arrive and begin the test anytime 7:00-8:30am to be completed by lunch time or 11:45-1:00 to be completed by 3:00pm.
A reminder that completion of the NWEA assessment is a required part of the Virtual Learning Contract.
UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Are you interested in learning more about college and trade school opportunities available to you? WWIA has scheduled reps from various universities and trade schools to come in to talk with students about their organization and options for higher learning. All virtual high school students are welcome to attend either in-person or virtually.
If there is a school/organization you are interested in attending please complete the appropriate link.
For the question that asks who your teacher of that hour is put SWANSON. That will alert the presenter that you are a virtual student and I will send you a calendar invite so that if you cannot attend in person you will have a google meets link to listen and participate.
10/3 - EMU - https://forms.gle/zezyUP8qN1X5JYtD6
10/7 - MUST Construction - https://forms.gle/8FJxPEBywXFG4oW3A
10/11 - Schoolcraft - https://forms.gle/oZN1RuvAKy1h3Fcv5
Still to come: Washtenaw Community College, Wayne State, Lawrence Tech, Madonna, and SEMCA.
HOW TO UPLOAD A DOCUMENT ON GRADUATION ALLIANCE
CHROMEBOOK UPDATE MAY BE NEEDED
Is your Chromebook stating that your disk is full?
Chromebook Tip: 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
Once this update is complete students have found they can complete all functions needed to complete their Graduation Alliance lessons.
TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS
Weekly two-way communications with your mentor teacher are a requirement of the program.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS
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.
GRADUATION ALLIANCE STUDENT GUIDE
6th - 12th GRADERS
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.
WE ARE HIRING
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is actively hiring school bus drivers! Join our team and make a difference in students' lives. We offer paid CDL training, competitive benefits, and a rewarding career helping students get to and from school safely. Apply here today!
Complete the Electronic Benefits Form to Secure Additional Funding for Students
The State of Michigan has included free breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2024-2025 School Aid Budget. All Wayne-Westland Community Schools students receive free breakfast and lunch.
In order for the district to continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, the completion of 2024-2025 Electronic Benefits Form is requested for all families, regardless of household income, in-person or virtual status.
In addition, the Michigan Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education allocate
additional need-based funding to local districts based on the results of the benefit forms. These funds support students who have diverse and qualifies students for potential benefits such as
- Resources for classrooms, teachers and students
- Before and after school academic and enrichment programs
- Health and wellness services
- Waived college application fees
- Reduced internet fees for students, and
- Electronic benefits transfer.
If there are any questions or concerns please reach out to our food service department at
734-419-2118 or foodservice@wwcsd.net.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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.
FREE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
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.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
WESTLAND YOUTH ASSISTANCE AND WAYNE YOUTH SERVICES
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
CARE SOLACE
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.
COREWELL SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Did you know we have 2 comprehensive clinics in our District, through Corewell Health? These clinics are open and able to offer services to students such as: sports physicals, sick care-acute illness visits, asthma evaluations and care, school immunizations, mental health/wellness and more. We have a clinic located at John Glenn High School (for students ages 10-21) and Adams Middle School (for students ages 5-21). Please reach out to our clinics to learn more, or make an appointment today!