THE FRIDAY FORECAST
THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 28 2020
Thank you to our Parents!
Last week, our teachers filled out a survey on technology tools that would help enhance Distance Learning for our staff & students. At Tuesday night's first Walnut High Community Club meeting of the school year, members voted to approve up to
$9000 to purchase tools to help our Walnut High School students and teachers. Your donations made this possible so thank you Mustang Families for your continued support.
Some of the technology tools that were already purchased this week to enhance Distance Learning include:
- EdPuzzle: Edpuzzle is a web-based interactive video and formative assessment tool that lets users crop existing online videos and add content to target specific learning objectives.
- Screencastify: The most common way teachers use Screencastify in the classroom is to create instructional videos for their students. Good instructional videos enable students to learn at their own pace, whenever and wherever they prefer.
- Sunflower for Science: Sunflower for Science is a collection of animations, simulations and other kinds of software to help teach and learn difficult concepts in school science.
THIS WEEK IN ADVANCE | SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
MONDAY - AUGUST 24
*Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
TUESDAY - AUGUST 25
- *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
- Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
- Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
- Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 26
- *Periods 1-3 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
- Period 4 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
- Period 5 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
- Period 6 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
THURSDAY - AUGUST 27
- *Periods 4-6 Block Schedule - 8:00 am-12:30 pm
- Period 1 Tutorial - 1:10 pm-1:35 pm
- Period 2 Tutorial - 1:37 pm-2:02 pm
- Period 3 Tutorial - 2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
FRIDAY - AUGUST 28
WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING SCHEDULE
About our schedule
- Our distance learning schedule follows the recommended and required amount of instructional time for all students. Additionally, we created tutorial time after lunch for our teachers and students to use for the whole group, small group, or individual instruction, intervention, enrichment, or remediation. This time may also be used for Office Hours, homework time, GLC appointments, Social-Emotional Support, SST, 504, and IEP time.
Distance Learning Resource Guide
Take a look through our distance learning schedule, tutorial, expectations, student support, tips for parents, student safety, and tech resources.
Back to School Night - August 27
Back to School Night will be held virtually on August 27. Our teachers will provide information regarding their classes and what to expect for the year through a presentation style format over video. We will send out a link on Thursday, August 27 which will allow you to visit the lobby of each department at our school. You can then click on a staff member's door and head to their room to view their Back to School Night presentation.
Class of 2021 | College Application Night 9/14
Seniors! On Sept 14th, 6 to 7 pm, join the Senior GLCs for a night of understanding the general college application admission process. They will review the general timeline of Fall 2021 admission process and important student responsibilities.
Class of 2021 & 2022
Juniors and Seniors, please join us on Sept 16th from 6 pm to 7 pm as Mt. Sac presents Financial Aid Night.
Come learn about the Financial Aid process and what parents can do to finance their student's post high school education.
Virtual College Fair | September 17
Due to travel and social distancing restrictions, the Walnut Valley Unified School District’s Annual College Fair will be a Virtual event on Thursday, September 17 from 6pm to 8pm. We will provide both juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about more than 50 different types of colleges & post-secondary programs during personalized group sessions.
Contact GLC Mrs. Schultz for more information!
Social Emotional Support for our Students
In 1997, 2004, and 2018, National studies found that school connectedness and family connection were the two most important factors predicting positive outcomes for students during their high school years.
The "Need Emotional Support" option on our webpage provides students a way to privately reach out and ask for support. Based on the student’s initial request, a staff member will reach out to first ensure their safety and well-being and then to listen. Often students need someone to listen as they process concerns they are having. Based on the issue, the responding staff member will assist the student to make connections to family members or other supportive WHS faculty who can help.
WHS Kitchen: Serving Hot & Cold Lunch
In an effort to increase access for our families Nutrition Services will be adding an additional lunch serving time from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Please see the map below.
Textbook & PE Locker Pick-up
Need to turn in or exchange a textbook? Need to clean out your PE Locker?
Please come onto campus Monday - Friday 12:30 pm -3:00 pm.
Please park in the student parking lot and go through the E gate. Masks are required & you must complete a three-question health assessment before you enter the E gate.
Need Transcripts?
If you need a transcript, you can see it on your Student Portal or go to our website at
www.walnuths.net and click under the students tab. Make an account on Parchment and view it free or have one sent. If you need it in another format, please contact our front office for help!
2019-2020 Report Cards
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic and school closures, Spring 2020 report cards were not mailed home but were made available digitally. Now that we are back, report cards are available both digitally and by hard copy. If you would like to check your Spring semester grades digitally, you may do so through the Aeries portal. If you would like a physical copy of your Spring 2020 report card, please fill out the form below, and you will be contacted via email or phone call when it is available for pick up.
Tech Tips for Parents
- WVUSD created a website for technology tips for parents on how to get onto Google classroom, Student Portal, Aeries, and other tutorial videos. We also added some tech tip tutorial videos below.
- CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE
Accessing Google Classroom
Important Dates:
- SAT or ACT PRACTICE EXAM Proctored Online: August 29, 9:00 am
- PSAT Practice Exam: September 12, 9 am
- College Application Night: September 14, 6 pm-7 pm
- Financial Aid Night: September 16, 6 pm-7 pm
- Virtual College Fair: September 17, 6 pm-7 pm
SAT® or ACT PRACTICE EXAM Proctored Online
LETTER OF REC REQUESTS
The
Senior Profile Packet provides information to the GLC who will write your Letter of Recommendation. You must give your GLC a sufficient amount of time to complete your recommendation by the deadline for your application. Click
HERE to view the Senior Profile Packet.
The Senior Profile Packet must be completed and submitted to your GLC by:
Thursday SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 for November 1st (EA/ED) and December 1st deadlines Thursday SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 for Regular Decisions deadlines
Class of 2021 | GLC Office Hours
Every Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, our Class of 2021 GLCs will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding Senior year.
Student CLASSROOM Expectations
- Teachers will be taking attendance everyday. Students will need to keep their cameras for attendance, participation, and checking for understanding. Teachers will let students know if they can turn off their camera during certain times in the class.
- Students are not allowed to record without teacher permission.
- New legislation (AB 77) states that if a student is absent 3 days in the week, the parent will be contacted to support the student to re-engage with Distance Learning.
- Normal grading policy begins the first day of school. Teachers will cover their grading policy in their syllabus as well as in their Back to School Night presentation.
- More information regarding Distance Behavioral Expectations is located below .
WVUSD Distance Learning Behavioral Expectations for Students
Students at all levels are now engaging in Distance Learning. To ensure a positive, productive and enjoyable learning experience for all participants, it is important that all students and parents/guardians adhere to these Distance Learning Expectations, which include online behaviors for students and privacy guidelines for parents.
Virtual Tour of Walnut High School
Due to our current circumstances, we cannot give you a physical tour of our campus, but instead, we used a 360-degree camera to help you get familiar with Walnut High School. I encourage you to click on the link, use your computer or mobile device to move around, and see what Walnut High School has to offer. Use this virtual tour to click on photos, learn more information, as well as hear voice-overs from our staff members. Below is a quick overview of our virtual tour and a map of all our scenes.
Our Virtual Tour is located on our webpage under "About Us" if you ever need access for future reference.
Walnut High School
Due to COVID 19 our office is CLOSED. However, our office staff is available to assist you by phone at (909) 594-1333. Our office is open (by phone) from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.
