eCampus Academy Update May 2025

We are so thankful for the trust and support you give our school every day. Your partnership means so much to us as we work together to help every student grow and succeed.

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to encourage all families to help their learners stay focused on learning and finish strong. This time of year can be exciting, but it’s also important to keep routines in place—like getting enough sleep, completing homework, and staying organized. Talk with your child about their goals and remind them how much they’ve learned and grown already.

Now is the time to push through challenges, ask for help when needed, and give their best effort each day. With your continued support and encouragement, we know our students can finish the year with confidence. Let’s work together to make these last weeks count.

In addition, as we move forward, we encourage you to nurture a love of reading at home by dedicating at least 20 minutes each day to reading. This simple habit can have a profound impact on your child's development and long-term success.

Thank you for partnering with eCampus to support the educational journey of your child/ren. Our continued partnership and support is valued and valuable.

In Community and Education -

Jason Bull

Don't forget—the deadline to register for summer school is May 2nd! If you're considering summer classes for your child, now’s the time to act. Spots may be limited, so don't miss this opportunity for extra learning, enrichment, and fun. Contact the school office or visit our website to register today!

​On April 7th, eCampus Academy students embarked on an exciting field trip to Discovery World, Milwaukee’s science and technology museum. The day was filled with hands-on exploration, interactive exhibits, and immersive learning experiences.

Attention Students & Families: As we near the end of the school year, please be aware of our updated extension policy for coursework completion. All coursework, including exams, must be completed by June 30, 2025, to be included in this school year’s transcript. Any work completed after this date will be recorded in the first trimester of the 2025-2026 school year.

Students needing extra time beyond June 10, 2025, must formally request an extension by May 23, 2025. Extensions are not automatic and must be approved by each course teacher. To qualify, students should meet specific engagement and progress criteria.

For full details on eligibility and the request process, please read our Extension Policy Overview.

If you have questions, please reach out to your teacher or school administration. Thank you for staying on track!

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to every teacher — those in our classrooms and the incredible parents who are our children’s first teachers. Your unwavering dedication, passion, and perseverance are the foundation of our students’ success and the heart of our community. Each lesson you teach, every moment you encourage, and every relationship you build transforms lives and shapes the future. Thank you for your tireless commitment to inspiring excellence, nurturing dreams, and making a lasting difference. Together, we are creating something truly extraordinary.

These meetings are run all throughout the school year for students to connect with teachers and peers! Last Morning Meetings will be May 19th and 20th.

Every Tuesday - 4K and Kindergarten Morning Meeting at 9am Google Meet Link Here

Every Tuesday - 1st through 3rd Morning Meeting at 9:30am Google Meet Link Here

Every Monday- 4th and 5th Morning Meeting at 10am Google Meet Link Here

May/June Events

May 7- Brewers Game Field Trip (prior sign up required)

May 7-22- Spring Assessment Window (see email sent on April 21st)

May 16- Virtual Field Trip- Shedd Aquarium Penguins (link will be sent week of trip, no prior sign up required)

May 19- Last 4th-5th Grade Morning Meeting

May 20- Last 4k-3rd Grade Morning Meetings

May 23- Timberdoodle Final Artifact Submissions Due

May 26- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL

June 10- Student’s Last Day!

Mrs. Houchin offers a variety of different opportunities that can be found in her weekly email. If you are not receiving her emails, please reach out and let us know. Use the link at the bottom of her schedule to access all of the free activities!

4K Learners- May is a reporting month. Please be sure to assess your learner in all areas. Just a reminder that if your learner has not mastered a specific concept area that they will not be faulted, but rather a good place for instruction to continue, in order to be prepared for Kindergarten standards. A copy of this spreadsheet will be included in your learner(s) cumulative folder along with the report card.

Spring Assessments- Just a reminder that this month your learner will be participating in various assessments. These assessments are a great tool to help gauge your learners' understanding of the concepts that have been taught so far this year, and help make a roadmap for future learning. Please establish an environment where your learner can be successful during testing sessions, especially by minimizing distractions and volume. Results will be shared from your learner(s) teacher.

End of the Year Material Drop Off- Reminder that you can return any unused Timberdoodle Kit materials or materials students have not written in such as teachers manuals to the eCampus office at the end of the school year. Students may keep materials that they are going to be using over the course of the summer or into next school year. Stay tuned for more information on how to turn in your chromebooks, hot spots, or document cameras into the eCampus office.

Report Cards- Reports cards will be available to be viewed in your learners Skyward account after the end of the semester. If you are unable to access their report card, please reach out to your learners teacher. If you are wanting a paper copy, please be sure to ask for one to be mailed to you.

Summer School- Watertown Unified School District does offer summer school options for 4K through 5th grade learners. They have a wide variety of in-person course offerings. You can find more information here.

If you are interested in ordering a cap and gown for graduation and have not ordered one yet. You can order one from Jostens via the following link: CLICK HERE

Many packages are available, if you are seeking just a cap and gown – scroll to the bottom. Once ordered, your items will be delivered to WHS for pickup in the Spring.

Please be aware of updated immunization requirements for Wisconsin students for the 2025-2026 school year. Ensure your child's immunizations are up to date before the next school year begins. See attached requirements in English and Spanish.

If you have a math class, you are expected to work on it for about an hour every day, 5 days a week. What is the single most important math skill? The ability to consistently work on your math! To encourage daily work, Mrs. Barr hosts math hour Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 11 AM. Join the CLASS app during this time (only Mrs. Barr can see you and/or your screen) and have a time/place to stay on pace with your math and ask questions when you need to (and get help right away!). You will find the link to the CLASS link on your SPLP landing page on your ALEKS class.

We are thrilled to introduce an Honor Roll system that recognizes the hard work and dedication of our high school students. This initiative highlights their academic achievements and serves as a celebration of their commitment to excellence. We look forward to sharing this new tradition with you as we continue to support and inspire our students to reach their full potential!

High School Honor Roll and High Honor Roll will be computed on a trimester basis. Honor Roll will be calculated five business days after the close of each trimester using only final calculated and submitted grades within Skyward. All student work must be submitted by the last day of the grading period to be considered for Honor Roll. A list of Honor Roll students will be posted in the eCampus Newsletter and eCampus Social Media. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes to qualify for Honor Roll and have at least four final grades entered within Skyward.

1. 3.500 and higher: High Honors

2. 3.200– 3.499: Honors

Start College Now provides an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit and high school credit at the same time. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to take classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. Tuition and books are paid by the school district. Contact eCampus for more information as deadlines do apply for each semester and can vary by Technical College.

Credits earned can by applied towards a degree at the Technical College and many other Wisconsin colleges.

The ECCP statute allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit. Under this section, “institution of higher education” means an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in the state. While technical colleges are not eligible institutions under the new program, pupils that have completed 10th grade will continue to have the option to take courses at technical colleges through a separate statute, 38.12(14).

Students MUST submit their ECCP applications (no exceptions) to their school by:

• October 1 for spring courses
• February 1 for summer courses
• March 1 for fall courses

You can request a transcript through Parchment: Click Here for Parchment

If you are seeking an unofficial copy, please contact the eCampus Academy Registrar at vandersteega@mywusd.org

Attention high school-aged eCampus students and families! Did you know that eCampus Academy offers a Career and Accelerated Degree Pathways Program? Students in Grades 10-12 can pursue a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree while enrolled in high school in one of 10 high-demand career areas. These online courses, in cooperation with Wisconsin technical colleges, will also count as high school credit in eCampus. Students in Grades 9-12 who plan to attend a four-year institution may complete up to 30 transferable college credits, putting them on a path to potentially graduate with a Bachelor's degree in three years from a University of Wisconsin System School.

The eCampus Academy Pathways Program saves students time and money while accessing high quality, future-ready learning experiences and professional programs. We're really excited about this opportunity for students.

In our ongoing effort to assess our efforts as a school, we're offering our families an opportunity to share their feedback so that we may reflect on what's working and on those areas where we can grow and learn in eCampus. If you would, please take a moment to complete the brief feedback questionnaire that's linked below. We definitely value your input as partners in the teaching and learning of our eCampus students! Thank you!

eCampus Academy - Feedback Questionnaire Link