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Welcome

We will begin promptly at 5:00

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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

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WC Cyber Leadership Team

• Dr. Kristen Barnello

WC 6-12 Cyber Program Administrator kbarnello@wcasd.net

• Mr. Chris Cromwell

Instructional Technology Coordinator ccromwell@wcasd.net

• Dr. Mary Beth Clifton

Instructional Technology Coordinator mclifton@wcasd.net

• Mrs. Ashley Melanson

Instructional Technology Coordinator 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.

Cyber Center

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NOTE: This is an architectural rendering, not an actual photo of the Cyber Center.

Cyber Student Orientation

Schoology Cyber Time Management Building Community

• Your Information

Center

• Practice Modules
• Badges
• Check into Schoology

Daily

• Create a Space to

Complete Your Work

• Be Mindful of

Workload

• Reach Out for Help

When Needed

• Kick ofg Picnic

○ Aug 25 3:30 - 5:30 East Goshen Park

• Support of Cyber

Coach and Counselor

• Safe 2 Say
• Cyber Center
• Field Trips

For more information about our Cyber Student Orientation Process, please contact WCCyber@wcasd.net

Parent Support

Parent Orientation Night

○ Review of Your Student’s Courses ○ Review of Schoology Learning Management System ○ Review of Parent Support Website

Parent Support Website

○ Video Tutorials for Schoology and Other Tools ○ Technology Support Infrastructure ■ ITCs ■ WC Help Desk ■ 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

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Middle School Course Progression

6th Grade Classes 7th Grade Classes 8th Grade Classes

English Language Arts English Language Arts English Language Arts Mathematics Mathematics Math 7 or Algebra 1 Mathematics 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 Development, Computer Science, Music Unified Arts: Art OR Music, Computer Science, Family & Consumer Science, Tech Ed Varied Elective Options, including Music, Art, Computer Science, 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

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WC Cyber MS Faculty

• Mr. Jefg Mashbitz

Algebra 1

• Ms. Kelsey Morrow

Geometry, Computer Science

• Mr. Jefg Ferguson

Math 6

• Ms. Amberlee Haggerty

English

• Ms. Karen O’Neill

Science

• Mr. Kolby Gonzalez

Social Studies

• Ms. Brenda Florence

Child Development

• Ms. Grace Malizia

Spanish

• Ms. Caitlin Bellucci

Visual Art

• Ms. Erika Seaman

Health & Phys. Ed.

• Mr. Ramon Gadea

Music

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

For more information, please contact WCCyber@wcasd.net

WC Cyber Program