Welcome We will begin promptly at 5:00 Scan the QR code or use this link to submit any questions: https://bit.ly/WCCyberOH
Why WC Cyber?
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Will I be able to transition back to my building during the year? Yes! While we would like families to commit to the WC Cyber Program for one year, we know that these are not normal times. Because of that, if / when you are ready to return to your building we will be able to transition you back to your building. We would aim to do this at a natural point, such as a marking period transitions or vacations.
Grades 6-8 Cyber Program Overview Scan the QR code or use this link to submit any questions: https://bit.ly/WCCyberOH
WC Cyber Leadership Team Dr. Kristen Barnello Dr. Mary Beth Clifton Mr. Chris Cromwell Mrs. Ashley Melanson WC 6-12 Cyber Program Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Instructional Technology Administrator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator kbarnello@wcasd.net mclifton@wcasd.net ccromwell@wcasd.net amelanson@wcasd.net
How is WC Cyber difgerent than Emergency Remote Learning? The WC Cyber Program is part of the WCASD Strategic Plan and has been in development for quite a while. This extensive planning has enable the district to build a strong foundation that includes teachers who have applied to be part of the program. These teachers have received extensive professional development, specific to teaching in a cyber environment.
What if we have another Extended Emergency Closure? In the event of another extended closure, students in the cyber program will remain in their cyber classes, undisturbed by the need to close our buildings. Students who are in our buildings will need to transition to online learning as well, rostered in their existing classes with current teachers and peers. As compared to the Spring 2020 Closure, our students will experience more synchronous learning, with higher expectations. Teachers will continue their instruction and meet all curricular expectations and students will receive grades.
Th� Cyber Center NOTE: This is an architectural rendering, not an actual photo of the Cyber Center.
Cyber Student Orientation Cyber Time Schoology Building Community Management Your Information Check into Schoology Kick ofg Picnic ● ● ● Center Daily Aug 25 3:30 - 5:30 ○ Practice Modules Create a Space to East Goshen Park ● ● Badges Complete Your Work Support of Cyber ● ● Be Mindful of Coach and Counselor ● Workload Safe 2 Say ● Reach Out for Help Cyber Center ● ● When Needed Field Trips ● For more information about our Cyber Student Orientation Process, please contact WCCyber@wcasd.net
Parent Support Parent Orientation Night Parent Support Website Review of Your Student’s Video Tutorials for Schoology ○ ○ Courses and Other Tools Review of Schoology Technology Support ○ ○ Learning Management Infrastructure System ITCs ■ Review of Parent Support WC Help Desk ○ ■ Website Student Software Center ■
Who will be my child’s counselor? The middle years can be hard for students, and they benefit from consistency as much as possible. Students will remain enrolled in their building, and will therefore have access to the support of the same counselor they have had in previous years.
Middle School Curricular Overview Scan the QR code or use this link to submit any questions: https://bit.ly/WCCyberOH
Middle School Course Progression 6th Grade Classes 7th Grade Classes 8th Grade Classes English Language Arts English Language Arts English Language Arts Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Math 7 or Algebra 1 Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry Science Science Science World Cultures American History I American History II Health & PE Health & PE Health & PE Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Unified Arts: Art, Child Unified Arts: Art OR Music, Varied Elective Options , including Development, Computer Science, Computer Science, Family & Music, Art, Computer Science, Music Consumer Science, Tech Ed Family & Consumer Sciences, etc.
Why is Spanish the only World Language ofgered? For the 2020-21 School Year, we received the following Course Requests: Spanish - 848 ● French - 140 ● German - 34 ● Latin - 28 ● Based on this data, we developed Spanish to meet the needs of most of our students. We are exploring partnerships with other organizations to meet the needs of students interested in studying French, German, and Latin online.
How will Honors / Accelerated Honors courses be difgerentiated? In courses, such as Social Studies, where students are learning the same content, but provided difgerent learning materials and assessments, they will be heterogeneously grouped. Students who display their learning above grade level will be able to earn Honors / Accelerated Honors credit. Other courses, such as mathematics in 8th grade, are more homogeneously grouped, based on the sequencing of those courses. Students who display their learning above grade level will be able to earn Honors / Accelerated Honors credit.
How will science labs be conducted? The WC Cyber Program will include student activities and laboratory explorations that engage students in the process of science and the scientific method. These processes are an integral part of the K-12 WCASD science curriculum and will be facilitated in the online environment in a variety of formats. Physics Educational Technology (PhET) - University of Colorado ● Gizmos - Explore Learning ● Additional Open Education Resources for online labs ●
WC Middle School Cyber Faculty Scan the QR code or use this link to submit any questions: https://bit.ly/WCCyberOH
WC Cyber MS Faculty Mr. Jefg Mashbitz Ms. Kelsey Morrow Mr. Jefg Ferguson Ms. Amberlee Haggerty Ms. Karen O’Neill Mr. Kolby Gonzalez Algebra 1 Geometry, Math 6 English Science Social Studies Computer Science Ms. Brenda Florence Ms. Grace Malizia Ms. Caitlin Bellucci Ms. Erika Seaman Mr. Ramon Gadea Child Development Spanish Visual Art Health & Phys. Music Ed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the balance between “live” and “self-paced” instruction? EX: English Memoir Writing Self-Paced ● Small Group Instruction ● Extension & Enrichment ●
How many students will be in my child’s class? WC Cyber classes will mimic our class size in our buildings. Most classes average about 25 students, but that can be lower based on the course and student need. In the WC Cyber Program, most interactions will be in small groups and 1:1 with the teacher, allowing us to personalize the learning experiences of our students.
What are the next steps to enroll in WC Cyber? Please refer to the emails from Dr. Sokolowski to register for our Middle School Cyber Program. You will receive a follow up communication from your building to confirm the cyber course requests.
Questions & Answers If you have other questions not addressed here, please send them to WCCyber@wcasd.net
WC Cyber Program For more information, please contact WCCyber@wcasd.net
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