DeSoto ISD Virtual Learning Experience Survey
Parents, we are grateful that you are a part of our Anywhere, Anytime Learning community for the 2020-21 school year.
During this time of virtual learning, we want to stay connected to our parents and students to help support your needs and to continually improve our processes and services.
We value your opinion and ask that parents and students take a moment to complete the survey links below regarding your recent DeSoto ISD Virtual Learning experience.
Thank you for being a DeSoto ISD Eagle!
Scan the QR codes below or click the links here:
English: http://ow.ly/Hmtk50BrjqB
Spanish: http://ow.ly/eXbn50BrjqC
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DeSoto ISD Extends School Day to Support Deeper Learning | Parent and Student Guides to Virtual Learning This year, we are introducing a parent component to the Anytime, Anywhere Learning model. Please see the infographic in this newsletter to access and navigate through the learning management system, Schoology. | Technology Distribution UpdateThis week, DeSoto ISD schools distributed devices to students and families who completed the Anytime, Anywhere Learning Survey before Tuesday, August 25th.
If you completed the AAL survey requesting a device AFTER August 25th, your device may not be ready at this time. We are continuing to process the requests and prepare devices for students.
You will receive an email from the Technology Department with a brief form to fill out when your device is ready for distribution.
If you have questions about whether or not your student has a device ready for pick-up, you can contact Joshua.Newton@DeSotoISD.org.
If you need to request a device, you may use the school survey link below to submit your technology request.
For technology help, parents can email helpdesk@desotoisd.org or call 972-223-3873. |
DeSoto ISD Extends School Day to Support Deeper Learning
Parent and Student Guides to Virtual Learning
Technology Distribution Update
This week, DeSoto ISD schools distributed devices to students and families who completed the Anytime, Anywhere Learning Survey before Tuesday, August 25th.
If you completed the AAL survey requesting a device AFTER August 25th, your device may not be ready at this time. We are continuing to process the requests and prepare devices for students.
You will receive an email from the Technology Department with a brief form to fill out when your device is ready for distribution.
If you have questions about whether or not your student has a device ready for pick-up, you can contact Joshua.Newton@DeSotoISD.org.
If you need to request a device, you may use the school survey link below to submit your technology request.
For technology help, parents can email helpdesk@desotoisd.org or call 972-223-3873.
Staff and Student Virtual Learning Expectations
WIth the goal of creating an optimal and effective virtual learning environment, DeSoto ISD has developed a guide for behavioral expectations for students and staff while engaging in Anytime, Anywhere Learning.
View learning expectations and classroom rules guides below.
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Hispanic Heritage Month DeSoto ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. | School Safety Meter Based on local health guidance and our monitoring of school district re-openings in other areas, DeSoto ISD has modified the district’s September 8, 2020, Reopening Plan as follows: On September 8, all DeSoto ISD students will begin the first four weeks of school via home-supervised learning through the Anytime, Anywhere Learning platform through October 2, 2020. During this period, the district will not offer the campus-supervised learning option as a result of recent trends related to COVID-19 cases in Dallas County. Read more: http://ow.ly/DWnx50AYI4N | WMS Parent Handbook and ReConnect GuidanceWMS has worked diligently to craft safety protocols for students and staff as we begin the 20-21 school year. West Middle School parents may view the Parent Handbook and Reconnect Guidance documents below for information regarding the steps DeISD is committed to taking to ensure the safety and well-being of our scholars. WMS Parent Handbook Reconnect Guidance for Middle Schools |
Hispanic Heritage Month
School Safety Meter
On September 8, all DeSoto ISD students will begin the first four weeks of school via home-supervised learning through the Anytime, Anywhere Learning platform through October 2, 2020. During this period, the district will not offer the campus-supervised learning option as a result of recent trends related to COVID-19 cases in Dallas County.
Read more: http://ow.ly/DWnx50AYI4N
WMS Parent Handbook and ReConnect Guidance
WMS has worked diligently to craft safety protocols for students and staff as we begin the 20-21 school year.
West Middle School parents may view the Parent Handbook and Reconnect Guidance documents below for information regarding the steps DeISD is committed to taking to ensure the safety and well-being of our scholars.
WMS Parent Handbook
Reconnect Guidance for Middle Schools
https://sites.google.com/view/desotoisdmiddleschoolreconnect/home?authuser=2
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Grab N' Go MealsDeSoto ISD and Chartwells are committed to serving happy and healthy meals to DeSoto ISD students this school year. Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2020, district students will be able to enjoy nutritious meals through contactless Grab N’ Go meal distribution at several DeSoto ISD campuses. | ATTENDANCE COUNTS!Wondering how your child will be counted present during home-supervised learning? We’ve got you covered. Students will only need to meet ONE of the below requirements to be counted as present for the day. View the attendance procedures here or scan the QR code below: http://ow.ly/buVx50Bqos3 | Questions? Hey Eagles, You have questions and we've got the answers. Be sure to frequent our Reconnect FAQ page for answers to questions regarding all things Back-to-School including tech distribution, after-school care, and more. Click here: http://ow.ly/EDvH50B2s1q |
Grab N' Go Meals
DeSoto ISD and Chartwells are committed to serving happy and healthy meals to DeSoto ISD students this school year. Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2020, district students will be able to enjoy nutritious meals through contactless Grab N’ Go meal distribution at several DeSoto ISD campuses.
ATTENDANCE COUNTS!
Wondering how your child will be counted present during home-supervised learning? We’ve got you covered. Students will only need to meet ONE of the below requirements to be counted as present for the day.
View the attendance procedures here or scan the QR code below: http://ow.ly/buVx50Bqos3
Questions?
Click here: http://ow.ly/EDvH50B2s1q