Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy

Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to Week 2 of Quarter 3! We are excited to continue this journey with you and are confident this quarter will bring many opportunities for growth and success.

Attendance and Achievement Expectations
Attendance is a critical factor in student success. We encourage all students to be present, on time, and ready to learn every day. This week, attendance is especially important as we will be administering the NWEA exam. These assessments help us measure progress and identify areas for improvement, so please ensure your student is present and prepared.

We also want to remind everyone of our expectations regarding classroom behavior and procedures. Students must remain in their assigned class unless they have a written pass from their teacher. Passes are required to leave class and to visit any other classroom, which also requires the receiving teacher’s written permission. These guidelines help us maintain a focused and orderly learning environment.

Important

Students with 1st Period Virtual Classes have the option to take this class remotely. They are NOT required to report to the building for their 1st period class. However, if they choose to come to the building, they MUST attend their virtual class in the media center and are not permitted to roam the building.

Similarly, students with 4th Period Virtual Classes have the option to take this class remotely. They are NOT required to be in the building for this class. However, if they choose to stay in the building, they MUST attend their virtual class in the media center and are not allowed to roam the building.

Early Check-Outs

Parents who wish to check their child out of school early MUST come into the building and sign them out with the secretary. Parents must show ID, and the adult must be listed in our MiStar system.

Important Information for Seniors
To our seniors, this is a crucial time to review your credits and ensure you are on track for graduation. Students planning to graduate this year must have a minimum of 14 credits if they are in-person or hybrid learners. If you are a virtual students on the "Semester Track", you must have a minimum of 19 credits to be considered "On Track" for graduation.

If you have any questions or concerns about your credit status, please reach out to your counselor as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s work together to make this week productive and successful for all our students. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Wishing everyone a fantastic week ahead!

Educationally yours.

Dr. K. Rosser

Principal, WWIA

Mid-Winter Break is February 17, 2025-February 21, 2025

School Resumes on Monday, February 24, 2025

• 01/28 - Reading NWEA (ALL Students)

• 01/30- Math NWEA (ALL Students)

• NWEA Make-Ups: 1/31-2/7 - During Class

• Please Note: Dates 1/28 & 1/30 will be modified schedules with testing taking place after 2nd period

This year, students will be placed in one of two designated tracks. Students will be placed in either the 18 credit or 22 credit track.

Working in conjunction with the counseling team, our leadership team will determine which credit track your child will be placed in, depending upon their current grade and number of credits.

Greetings,

The 2025 Rosa Parks Scholarship ($2,500) application is now available on our website: rosaparksscholarship.org

This is an annual scholarship, and we would encourage your school to ensure that our scholarship (and website) is included on your master list of scholarships. This scholarship is open to all Michigan high school seniors.

The application is also available (you can copy/paste into your browser) at:

Apply | Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

The deadline for filing is March 1, 2025. Scholarship winners will be announced in mid-May.

All students with last names beginning with letter A-H will receive counseling services from Mr. Booker

All students with last names beginning with letter I-Z will receive counseling services from Ms. Horgan

Senior Info:

• Schoolcraft is hosting a virtual information night about "How to pay for college." Here is the link to register.

• If you are looking to send transcripts anywhere, please remember to make an account at parchment.com. This is how colleges, universities, NCAA eligibility centers, and scholarship applications are accepting official transcripts. Once you make an account, assign yourself to Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy and request that WWIA send your transcript to the colleges, universities, trade schools, NCAA eligibility centers, etc.

• Fill out your FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Daily Schedule

• 1st Period: 7:10am - 8:40am

• 2nd Period: 8:45am - 10:15am

• 3rdA Period: 10:20am - 11:00am

• Lunch: 11:00am - 11:30am

• 3rdB Period: 11:35am - 12:25pm

• 4th Period: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Any student that is taking 1 or more virtual classes are expected to engage in Weekly Two Way Communications. You will receive an email from your teacher mentor every Wednesday, that requires your response. When responding to this email, you must directly answer the question(s) that are posed by the Virtual Mentor.

Please let us know if there are any questions.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school on time every day and stays throughout the whole day. Consistent attendance throughout the school day allows your child to engage in learning and maximize their educational opportunities fully.

Illness: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please notify us immediately. Students who are ill should not attend school to prevent the spread of illness to others.

Excused Absences: We understand that there may be instances when your child needs to be absent due to illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons. Please notify the school in advance whenever possible to classify the absence as excused.

Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences negatively impact your child's education. Absences without valid reasons will be considered unexcused, and appropriate actions may be taken per district policy.

Timely reporting of absences helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensures that your child's absence is properly documented. Absences must be reported within 24 hours.

There are two convenient methods for reporting your child's absence to facilitate efficient communication and accurate attendance records.

• You can notify your child's school through the dedicated attendance line. Please leave a detailed message stating your child's name, grade, and reason for absence.

• You can report absences directly through MiStar, our secure online portal for student information. MiStar provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to submit absences.

Thank you for your ongoing support in creating a positive and productive learning environment for all our students.

Please click this link to access past WWIA Promotional Videos

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