In-Person Education 2020-21: Group Assignments

For our students who will be learning in person for 1st Semester here is important information. We are starting the school year in the Yellow Zone of Operation and students will attend in-person on the following schedule:

Group A: 

• Students who have a last name that starts with A-L* will attend school in-person on Mondays and Thursdays. 
• First day is August 24th

Group B:

• Students who have a last name that starts with M-Z* will attend school in-person on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• First day is August 25th

Group C: 

• C Group (Specified Students) on the following schedule:
  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri for full days
  • AND a 1/2 day on Wed (elementary 9:15-12:25, secondary 7:50-11:00).
• First day is August 24th

*Families with students in the same household that have different last names will be contacted by phone starting on Friday, July 31st and Monday, Aug 3rd. We have assigned these in the same group according to households that are currently reported in our student management system. 

NOTE: Due to the complexity of scheduling students and keeping our A & B groups balanced, we will not be able to accommodate changes and special requests. In order to keep our building and classroom enrollment balanced, create new master schedules and busing routes, we are unable to take any special requests to move student schedules.

New Transportation Protocols and Procedures

Visit our Transportation page for important updates on WCS Transportation protocols and procedures for the 2020-21 school year. For the text version click here.

WCS Virtual Education Information

Please review our our Virtual Education documents if you opted-in to WCS Virtual Education:

 WCS Virtual Education Guide (doc) - Additional information for Virtual Education Option

 Virtual Education Parent Information (youtube)

 Virtual Education Supply List

State Guidance to Reset and Restart Education

On July 2nd the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released their guidance for re-opening schools for the 2020-21 school year. 

   Planning Guide for Ohio Schools and District 

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) released a companion document to aid schools in their safety planning.

   COVID-19 Heath and Prevention Guidance 

Please continue to check the Ohio Department of Education's Reset and Restart Education page for information and resources.

Zones of Operation: Planning 2020-21

(posted 6/30/20)

WCS Parents, we have important preliminary information for the opening of the 2020-21 school year. Please view our video presentation by the Sup. and review the planning document.

Zones of Operation: Planning 2020-21 (video)

Financial Planning for 2020-21

WCS 2020-21 Financial Planning information - Special updates regarding our plans for the 2020-21 school year to address projected shortfalls due to the pandemic. (posted 6/2/20)

See our FAQs document for more details and answers to many of your questions.

COVID-19 Resources for Families

We encourage our families to get factual information from reliable sources. Here are few that you might find helpul in keep you your family safe and healthy during this crisis.

Coronavirus Response Hub Clinton County, OH:
Covidcc.com - Local, State, and National Information and Resources

Ohio Department of Health:

• Call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH
  The Call Center is staffed from 9 a.m to 8 p.m each day, including weekends.

• Resources for Parents and Families - Ohio Dept of Health: Health information, talking to kids about COVID-19, At-home learning

• Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety - Ohio Dept of Health

• Resources for Economic Support - Ohio Dept of Health: Hiring, Unemployment, Food/Cash/Medical Assistance, Medicaid, Utility Assistance, and more.

CDC:
What You Need to Know 

Additional Educational and Activity Resources

We have gathered additional resources for families from a variety of outside sources*. (see disclaimer)

Resources for Parents and Families - Ohio Dept of Health, Activities for home learning for various grade levels.

Learning at Home and Homework Help - Common Sense Media, An extensive collection of resources for parents and students including: 

• Education apps that don’t require internet or data
• Free educational apps, games, and websites
• Free online events and activities
• Parent's ultimate guide to google classroom
• And more...

Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic:  CommonSenseMedia.org has an extensive collection of resources for Learning at Home, Family Entertainment, and Understanding the News.

Do you need internet access at your home? Charter/Spectrum has a special offer for households that have PreK-12th or college students with remote education needs. You can get the details at spectrum.net/support* or by calling 855-243-8892. 

WCS Student Supports

Our school guidance counselors have additional supports for students and parents during the closure.

• WHS Counseling Center (external site)
• WMS Guidance Department
• Elementary Student Support 

WCS Instructional Information

We've gathered our instructional resources in one spot for you.

• WCS Hotspot Information - (doc link accessible to WCS students)

• Chromebook Tech Support for HS Students
  
  
• How to Access Google Account/Classroom from home