WLWV Community Update
April 16, 2021
2020-21 State Assessment Information
All school districts in Oregon and in the U.S. are offering state assessments this year to gain information about students’ learning and progress with grade level standards. Families and students have had many challenges during this unusual school year. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recognizes this in planning for state assessments and has made adjustments for this school year. As always, a state assessment is not used by itself to make any decisions about your child’s learning or school program.
What tests will my child take in 2020-21?
Oregon’s leaders understand that factors like the COVID pandemic have had a big impact on students, so ODE shortened the tests and reduced the number of tests students need to take.
Students are given the assessments listed as “required tests” for each grade level on the table below.
Your child’s school is giving only the required tests. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) requires all tests to be given at school. Students in Hybrid will take the assessments on a day when they are learning at school. Each school is including an assessment schedule in their weekly newsletter.
How do students in CDL and West Linn-Wilsonville K-12 Online Program (WKOP) participate in statewide assessments?
To ensure all students have support from teachers and any needed technical help when taking the assessments, ODE requires in-person participation. Each school is setting up times and spaces for students whose families want to have them participate in the assessments. The spaces will provide 6 ft. of social distance and be separate from classroom cohorts. WKOP and CDL students who wish to participate in state assessments are asked to fill out this online form.
How do I have my child opt out of assessments?
To opt your child out of participation in English Language Arts or Math and/or to decline the Science assessment, you may complete the Decline Assessments form. If you have already submitted a form for opting out to your school, you do not need to complete this form.
What should I consider before having my high school student opt out of assessments?
In addition to earning required credits, high school students in Oregon are required to show proficiency in language arts and mathematics by receiving passing scores on ELA/Math or through Essential Skills assessments in order to graduate. At this time, ODE has not waived this requirement for seniors who graduate in 2022, which means 12th graders could be required to take the assessments if they opt out as 11th graders.
Please contact your school principal if you have questions about assessments.
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Change to Attendance Process For Hybrid/CDL
As of April 5, we have changed how attendance is taken for students in Hybrid/Comprehensive Distance Learning. The change will allow us to better account for students who are in school every day for safety purposes.
The most important thing for families to remember is for parents to report student absences ahead of time when possible either through ParentVue or by contacting the school office.
Attendance calls will now be made in the following circumstances:
- An attendance call (plus email and perhaps text message) will be placed in the morning when a student whose cohort group was at school for in-person learning is unexpectedly absent. For example, a student who is participating in hybrid learning in Cohort 'A', who is not at school in person an 'A' Day, and who was not previously excused through the school office, would be marked absent and would receive a morning phone call in this circumstance.
- An attendance call (plus email and perhaps text message) will be placed in the afternoon when a student whose cohort is NOT expected in school has not yet been present for CDL learning.
Attendance notifications have not changed for students who are in the WLWV K12 Online Program. Thank you for your help in attendance reporting.
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2021-22 School Options
Students enrolled in the district will have TWO learning options during the 2021-22 School Year:
- Option One: Attend Neighborhood School Fully In-Person, Everyday
We look forward to beginning the new school year with our students fully on-site, every day, for their learning experience. With the recently changed safety protocol of physical distancing (3 feet) by the Oregon Health Authority, all WLWV schools will begin the 2021-2022 school year with five, full days of in-person instruction typical of past years. Students who choose this option can expect a “normal” model of on-site learning.
Optional Blended Learning Courses, G. 9 - 12
We have learned a great deal this year about how a successful format of remote learning can benefit many students. Therefore, we plan to offer several courses in a Blended Learning format (remote and in-person learning) for interested high school students, next year and beyond. Students will have the option to take 1-2 courses online taught by a WLWV teacher, in selected subject areas, while still enrolled in their other courses on-site. Blended Learning courses may vary in their set up. Some may be more structured for whole class participation, occasional on-site labs or check-ins with aligned course pacing. Other classes may be less structured, more individualized, and students will determine their own pace towards completion of their course. Students taking a Blended Learning course can expect to engage in some learning in-person at school and some learning remotely. Students/families can view the Blended Learning options offered at their school when they work with their school on “forecasting” for next year.
- Option Two: Enroll in WLWV K12 Online Academy (WKOA) - Grades K-12
For the 2021-2022 school year, the District will continue offering a fully online, remote learning option for students who reside in the district. The online academy will continue to utilize the K12 Stride (formerly FuelEd) digital curriculum for academic content.
The structure of WKOA (formerly called WKOP) will be set up differently than it was during the pandemic. A WLWV teacher will still be assigned to each student/family to assist with creating a learning plan, maintain connection to school and activities, and assist with any technical or academic concerns.
However, the teacher will not have daily contact with the student or provide regular direct instruction. Instead, the parent/guardian will be the student’s main learning coach as the student progresses through the K12 Stride online curriculum. Because we anticipate a much smaller enrollment in this program/academy next year, it is likely that a WLWV teacher will be assigned to students in multiple grade levels across multiple schools.
Because students will still be enrolled in their neighborhood school, WKOA students will continue to receive support from our Special Education and English Language Development departments for any specialized instruction needs. WKOA students will continue to have access to all activities, athletics, clubs, meal service and learning labs offered at their home school. Visit our WKOA website for more information about the program.
The Two Learning Options for 2021-2022 School Year visual may be helpful to use when determining a family’s plans for enrollment next year.
We continue to enjoy serving you and your child(ren) this school year and look forward to starting our new school year with great eagerness and a renewal of our community being together.
Leading Forward Together,
Kathy Ludwig, Superintendent
WLHS Robotics Team 2B Determined Wins Chairman's and Dean's List Award
2B Determined Students teamed up with Wilsonville High School's Error Code Xero Robotics Team earlier in the year to created PPE for West Linn-Wilsonville staff members, giving back to the entire West Linn-Wilsonville community.
COVID-19 Dashboard
In an effort to accurately share information, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District has created a COVID-19 Dashboard that includes recent and total COVID-19 cases in all schools. A few things to note with this dashboard:
- The dashboard only includes information that is publicly available on the Oregon Health Authority website.
- The dashboard reflects cases that Clackamas County Public Health has determined as "school connected".
- The dashboard reflects cases in schools and district facilities beginning Feb. 24, when hybrid learning first began at our primary schools.
Important Reminders for Wearing Masks
Face coverings are required at all times while on school campuses. This includes outdoors and when using any West Linn-Wilsonville facility.
Here are some helpful tips for making sure your student is wearing their facemask properly. If your student cannot wear a face covering for medical reasons, please contact your principal prior to the transition to hybrid learning.
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To see job postings in the school district, please visit our website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/Page/167.
Review the Screening Process for All Students Participating in Hybrid Learning
COVID-19 Testing in WLWV Schools
Technology Reminders for Students Transitioning to Hybrid Learning
These are things that Families/Homes need to know:
We will expect all students to bring their fully-charged Chromebook (or personal device) to school every day that they come. We will also expect them to be taken home each night. Charging/power cords should be kept at home.
We suggest that students carry the device in their backpack. Please take extra precaution if sending any food/beverage to school to ensure that no leaks occur. If you are sending food/beverage to school in the backpack, consider enclosing the chromebook in a ziploc style bag inside the backpack.
If your child has been using a personal computing device this school year, they can bring that to and from school. That is up to you as a family to decide.
If you do not have a Chromebook or other device that you are comfortable transporting to and from school at this point, please submit a tekmee ticket to get directions for arranging for picking one up.
Please make sure that your child can independently log into their device, including remembering their password as well as how to turn the device on. Please practice this with your child if they have generally relied on parental support to do this.
We highly encourage you to keep the device plugged in while at home all the time. This will help ensure that it has adequate charge when brought to school.
Before your child returns to school, it would be wise to "test" the battery capacity. To do so, fully charge it and then use it for a full-day of normal school activities while not plugged in. Watch the power as you do this and connect power when/if the battery gets below 10%. This will provide the best estimate of the device's current battery capacity. If you had to plug it into power before the normal end of the school day, contact the school to arrange for a device swap.
Upcoming Events
April 19 — School Board Work Session: The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board will hold a public work session on Monday, April 19, beginning at 5 p.m. The Board will hold this meeting in person and interested members of the public are asked to join virtually to abide by social distancing requirements.
April 21 — Long Range Planning Committee Meeting: The West Linn-Wilsonville Long Range Planning Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m.
April 22 — Last Day of Q3 (HS): April 22 is the last day of Quarter 3 for high school students. There is no school on Friday, April 23.
Rapid Resources
About West Linn-Wilsonville
Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7012
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict