In order to maintain consistency across WASD at the elementary and secondary levels and provide teachers and learners consistency, WASD is establishing the following parameters in place to ensure the continued success of every key stakeholder within the WASD school community. While we encourage each of our learners to follow their First Choice and the learning path that is best for them, we also need to be mindful that being successful in education requires consistency and a strong partnership with WASD and the families we serve. The October conference times will be utilized to evaluate the overall engagement of all our learners and may require additional recommendations for future success. Although we are committed to providing the VERY best to all our learners in both the traditional and hybrid format, it is apparent that some of our learners are really struggling within the hybrid learning model. Parental partnerships are essential in education but especially important if your child has elected a hybrid learning model.
In regards to our hybrid learning option and our traditional classroom option, as a district we are putting the following measures in place after the October 7-9, 2020 conferences:
● August 31st – October 23rd - WASD learners will be committed to the option selected by the parent. Requests can be made to switch options but will not be honored until October 24th.
● October 24th – January 13th - WASD learners will be committed to the option selected by the parent. Requests can be made to switch options but will not be honored until January 14th.
● January 14th – March 23rd – WASD Learners will be committed to the option selected by the parent. Requests can be made to switch options but will not be honored until March 24th.
● March 24th – June 2nd – WASD Learners will be committed to the option selected by the parent. We will not honor any requests to switch options during the final marking period of the 2020/21 school year.
WASD encourages all families to keep the lines of communication open in regards to what is the best learning option for your child. It is important to remember that all WASD policies in regards to learning are adhered to whether the hybrid option or traditional classroom instruction is chosen. We, as a district, are here to support you and help you make the best decisions for your child, but also keep in mind that we are establishing these parameters in place to offer consistency for all stakeholders.