Odyssey Academy of Virtual Learning
March 23rd, 2020
Be well,
Rebecca Miller
No ACT Make-Up or ACT ASPIRE TEST
The ASPIRE test for 9th and 10th graders has been cancelled.
FORWARD- We are awaiting further information from DPI regarding this test.
Here is a message that was communicated from the DPI:
“It is increasingly clear that it will not be possible to complete testing this year due to the pandemic. The DPI will aggressively pursue a waiver request to the United States Department of Education (USDE) from this requirement and will work with the legislature and governor’s office around suspending the state test requirements this spring. In addition, we will continue discussions around the impact on report cards with all parties. We will keep you updated on this progress as we move forward.” Forward and DLM test windows will not open as planned on March 23 due to the Governor’s executive order to close schools for the duration of the public health emergency. We will keep you updated as the situation progresses, and thank you in advance for your patience."
CANCELLATIONS
Student Government Day
Timber Rattlers Game- May 6
ART Class at Home
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Follett/Destiny Discover Resources
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The Big List of Children's Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities27 Free (Low Cost) Reading Websites
Looking for more music, phy ed and art resources for at home learning.....
Enjoy!
Important Dates-
April 7 & 8- Aspire- ASPIRE CANCELLED & Forward Testing in Brookfield
April 13 & 14- Aspire- ASPIRE CANCELLED & Forward Testing in Ripon & Merrill
April 22- Student Government Opportunity- CANCELLED
April 23- Marsh Haven Field Trip
May 6- Timber Rattlers Game for participating students- CANCELLED
How does this affect Odyssey?
Odyssey will resume our normal instruction on Monday, March 23rd after Spring Break. There will be little to no effect on our families and students, however, we will not be able to physically meet for any upcoming events. This will include: speech services, art classes, state testing, Timber Rattlers Game, Student Government Day and more in the future..... Students WILL continue to be accountable for their attendance, participation and work completion.
Please see the below information provided to us by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction:
The order does not prevent a school from providing virtual instruction to pupils. See the attached K-12 FAQ from the Governor’s office.
Virtual Charter Schools may remain open and continue their regular online curricular instruction. Any physical attendance requirement would be prohibited under the DHS order.
Virtual Charter Schools -students will continue to be subject to attendance and/or failure-to-participate requirements, even if their resident district bricks-and-mortar schools are closed.
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Want to learn more about Odyssey Academy?
Odyssey Parent Information Nights for Prospective Families
Virtual Meetings:
Monday, February 3rd- 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 20th- 6:00 pm
Monday, March 9th- 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 1st- 6:00 pm
Connection Link to meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9419279498
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021
Many questions have arisen regarding Open Enrollment from current Odyssey families and interested families. Please read through the following information carefully. Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year begins February 3rd. The application will be available starting February 3rd, the link is provided below.
Enrollment Process for 2020-2021
Current Resident Families: In July, information will be sent out to families on how to complete the online registration process. This is the process where you verify and make any updates to your contact information. Please know that you do not have to partake in open enrollment.
Current Open Enrolled Families: Please do not complete the open enrollment process again to our district. The best part about open enrollment is that you only have to complete it one year. If you do complete the open enrollment process again for Odyssey we will ask that you please log back in to DPI and remove your application to help prevent duplication. In July, you will get information on how to complete the online registration process. This is the process where you verify and make any updates to your contact information.
New Interested Open Enrolled Families: Please complete the open enrollment process between February 3 and April 30. Once the open enrollment window is complete we will contact you with the next steps.
We will continue to accept new students for THIS school year (2019-2020), that is done through the 'Alternate Open Enrollment' form. If there are any questions, please contact us.
or dropped off at the Ripon School District Office: 1120 Metomen St., Ripon, WI
CONTACT US
Email: odyssey@ripon.k12.wi.us
Website: www.odysseyacademyofvirtuallearning.com
Location: 1120 Metomen Street, Ripon, WI, USA
Phone: 920-748-4625
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Twitter: @AcademyOdyssey