Jason Bull

Save the Date for March 20th, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:45pm. Superintendent Dr. Jarred Burke will be hosting a Virtual Burke Briefing. Dr. Burke will share information regarding the upcoming operational referendum, the district's new Strategic Plan, as well as the district's long range facilities planning efforts. He will also highlight community collaborations and district celebrations. Questions from audience members are welcome. More information to come on how to join!!

Morning Meetings -

These meetings are run all throughout the school year for students to connect with teachers and peers! The same GoogleMeet links will be used all year long.

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

February Events

March 6- Field Trip to Madison Symphony Orchestra (prior sign up required)

March 7- NO SCHOOL

March 14- STEM stations at the eCampus Office from 12-2pm (more information sent on 2/24)

March 20- Pizza Hut Reading Logs Due (prior sign up required)- last month for free pizza!

March 22-March 30- NO SCHOOL

March 31- School Resumes

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!

Looking Ahead- Forward Testing- 3rd- 5th grade parents, be on the lookout for information coming soon for Forward Testing happening in April. This testing is for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and is done in-person at the eCampus office. Students in 3rd and 5th grade are tested on Reading and Math. 4th graders are tested on Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Timberdoodle Learners- Due to the limited number of instructional days in March, we have combined March and April artifacts. Therefore, artifacts are due April 25. However, if you would like to update your learners GoogleDrive by showcasing their work with work samples, you are more than welcome to do so!

4K Learners- March is not a reporting month. If you would like to reassess your learner, you are more than welcome to do so. Please mark an “x” by the skillset that they were able to complete without any assistance. The last assessment window will be in May.

Spring Break- eCampus Academy follows the Watertown Unified School District academic calendar. Therefore, we will be off of school from March 24th through March 30th with school restarting on March 31, 2025. During this time, Mrs. Retzlaff and Mrs. Hail will not be responding to emails or hosting any academic groups via GoogleMeet. However, if you would like to continue working during this time to get caught up on content or work ahead, you are welcome to do so.

Meetings have already started for the Girls Who Code club and anyone is welcome to join throughout the year!

We will build something each week and larger projects may span over multiple meetings when game building. Club meetings will last approximately one hour, once a month. Meetings can be attended in person or virtually. In person attendance is recommended. No coding experience required!

If you have any questions, want more information, or are interested in joining the club - feel free to reach out to vandersteega@mywusd.org

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.

As you are aware, eCampus Academy is participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program for the Class of 2026. UW Direct Admit is an opportunity for 11th grade students to be automatically admitted to participating University of Wisconsin system schools free of charge. Direct Admit Wisconsin offers early and proactive admission to participating Universities of Wisconsin for rising seniors at participating Wisconsin high schools.

In order to participate, 11th grade families must log into Skyward Family Access and “opt-in” by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Directions are attached on how to locate the Direct Admit Wisconsin in Skyward Family Access. If you need help logging in to Skyward and completing this process, please contact Angel Vander Steeg at vandersteega@mywusd.org or call 920.262.1460 x3206 for assistance.

Direct Admit students are required to complete this form if you are considering any of the universities. Create Account and fill in your school email and your personal email.

1. Filling out the form does not mean you are committed to attending any of the universities.

2. Technically, you have until May 1, 2025 to accept or reject any of the universities.

A university can only provide a financial aid award letter if you have filled out the form and completed the FAFSA.

• The Summer Immersion Program, a two-week experience to learn game design in live virtual classrooms while making friends and gaining practical college and career advice from industry leaders.

• Pathways, a six-week opportunity to explore some of the biggest topics in tech independently

WHAT IS THE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM?

In the two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), high school students attend live, virtual classes sponsored by industry-leading companies. SIP students dive into the tech world and game design, covering concepts ranging from beginner to intermediate computer science, the step-by-step game design process, and the basics of UX design.

• Current 9th-11th graders

• 2 weeks of live virtual classes, Monday through Friday, with Partner Events and optional Student Hours

• $300 needs-based grant for eligible students in the United States

WHAT IS PATHWAYS?

In Pathways, high school students can explore web development, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence. Participants work at their own pace to learn coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, have the opportunity to build community with other students, and hear from industry-leading companies at live events.

• Current 9th-12th graders, including Summer Programs alums and graduating seniors

• 6 weeks to complete course projects at your own pace

Want to Learn More? Click below to view webinars for more in-depth information. Flyer also attached for a side by side comparison.

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

Thank you for choosing eCampus as your educational partner.

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.

eCampus students in Grades 9-12 who attend WHS for any face to face classes or go to the digital learning classroom will need a parking pass. All parking information is collected online via Skyward. WHS Parking Permit forms can be found in the Online Forms link in Skyward Family Access.

The following information is requested in the online form: student driver’s license number, car make, model, year, color, current insurance vendor, and policy number. Parents will need to add the parking fee of $50 (which is specific to eCampus students) to the checkout process when completing the registration. The parking fee must be paid in full. After the parking permit form is submitted and paid for, tags can be picked up at the WHS bookkeeper's office.

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