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Dear WHS Students and Parents/Guardians,
I hope this email continues to find you all safe and healthy. As we head out of our "spring break" and into eLearning, I want to share with you the Wayzata High School Distance Learning Plan and a few thoughts about this school year.
Distance Learning will begin in all Wayzata Public Schools on Monday, April 6. High school teachers and staff have created a distance learning plan that is based on the regular school day but does not replicate it. Students are expected to still complete course work, take assessments and engage in active learning activities just as they would in a traditional setting. Parents/guardians should report absences in Skyward Family Access if their student won't be able to participate in distance learning on any given school day. Skyward Gradebook will be active and a transcript will be produced at the end of the term/semester.
As you might imagine, there will be significant differences between the in-person school day and the distance learning school day. Please be sure to read through the entire Wayzata High School Distance Learning Plan to familiarize yourself with eLearning responsibilities in preparation for April 6.
I understand this new adventure in distance learning only adds to what has already been a challenging school year. This is not the first time our school community has faced significant adversity and a level of uncertainty that has totally disrupted our normal way of life. What continues to be clear, however, is that our students are incredibly resilient. They are determined not to be defined by racist graffiti or a pandemic health crisis. Our students are committed to building an even stronger school culture – one that will carry-on for years to come.
This video is an example of how our students came together before the COVID-19 health crisis to create a new narrative around student culture, where all students belong regardless of race, class, gender, or ability. In addition, they have created more ways to have a stronger voice within our school community. As a result, we will begin to see more diversity in our curriculum and greater opportunities for members of our school community to be represented here at WHS. I am looking forward to continuing this work and finding new ways to ensure positive, healthy and rewarding experiences for all our students here at Wayzata High School.
Finally, as we look ahead, I understand the level of concern we are all feeling not knowing what the next day may bring. The Parent Connection newsletter will be resuming the week of April 6. Please use this resource as an up-to-date communication tool to stay current on upcoming activities such as prom, senior awards night, graduation and other important events.
In closing, our school culture continues to be strong. We are going to come out of this in a good place, I promise. Please continue to be patient, thoughtful and kind, and although it may be a while until we see each other in person, please continue to stay connected. It's never been more important for all of us to be there for each other. Look for more communication in the coming week, and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Take care of yourselves and stay healthy.
Sincerely,
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