Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we enter this new phase of unprecedented instructional change, our teachers and staff have been working to develop remote learning opportunities for our students for the coming days and potentially weeks. Counselors, social workers, and teachers will be engaging with students through Google Classroom, email, and/or virtual office hours. Click here to enter the Secondary WG Online Learning Portal. Contact information for our teachers and professional staff is provided here organized by department. Any questions or concerns relating to online instruction should be directed to the teacher of the course.
While we know that many of our teachers are already checking in with students, starting on Monday, March 23, students will receive lessons/activities in their Google Classroom accounts. We know that families are dealing with numerous challenges, so students should expect only one to two 40 minute lessons/activities each week per class at this time. Teachers will be providing instructional feedback to all students on each assignment. Our primary goal is to maintain our connections with students and to continue developing their secondary academic skills and proficiency. Participation is expected, as teachers will be monitoring student involvement via comments, emails, and Google Classroom activity. Participation is the key to success!
At this time, college level courses will continue to hold the expectation of the affiliated college or university. All of our college level courses will continue according to their initial syllabi. Any updates or changes to that expectation will be shared through the course’s Google Classroom site. Currently, all Advanced Placement courses and their exams are still scheduled for completion in early May.
We ask that you continue to look for updates in the following ways:
- West Genesee Central School District website
- WGHS Executive Principal Blog
- Student and/or parent or guardian emails
- Twitter: @WestGeneseeCSD, @ExecWGHS, @MrsKlefbeck, @MrsMHWhite, @tvaughanWGHS
In addition, we would like to recognize all of the WGCSD staff who have been working tirelessly to organize and deliver meals and technology. Also, our incredible custodial staff who continue to work to keep all of our staff and volunteers safe. Thank you to Gloria Francisco and the PTSA for arranging for volunteers and creating our first virtual spirit week!
Our current plan of distance learning is based on a return to school on April 14, 2020. Due to the unforeseen nature of this virus and the caution that we will exercise to protect the West Genesee family, our plans may change. These changes will be guided by both New York State and Onondaga County. Any updates, should we need to make them, will be communicated on our District website, through the blog, and through email. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Wayne Ackles
