- Ford Elementary School
- Ford Backpack
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Welcome to the West Contra Costa Unified School District Digital Backpack!
Hi Ford Students and Families!
This is your Principal, Ms. Ridenour. This digital backpack is a place where you can find resources that you may need. We want students and families to have what they need, so that everyone has a successful online learning experience here at Ford.
If you have questions, the Ford Front Office is available by phone Monday-Friday from 8:30-11:30 am and from 8 am - 4 pm at (510) 231-1421, or by email at ford@wccusd.net. Staff contact information is also listed on our website.
Thank you and have a great year!
In community,
Principal Ridenour
Resources
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School Schedules
School/learning begins at 10 am Monday through Friday.
Here is Ford's schedule
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1. 2022-23 Back to School Guide for Families
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! We are excited to welcome our students and families who are returning and those who are new to our district this year.
Please visit this page to view the 2022-23 Back to School Guide for Families
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2. Annual Back-to-School Forms
Watch these videos and then visit the link below:
Español
Visit the back-to-school forms page for more details and instructions.
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3. 2022-2023 Parent, Family/Student Handbook
The WCCUSD 2022-23 Parent-Student Handbook contains important policies about our schools and outlines the educational responsibilities of the school, the teachers, the student, and the parent. Click to view the handbook.
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4. Covid-19 Travel Guide
To ensure that we keep everyone safe, please review these Covid-19 travel guides before planning your next trip.
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5. On-site Covid-19 Case & Vaccination Status Dashboard
West Contra Costa Unified School District will report all confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among staff and students physically present at district facilities during their infectious period.The infectious period begins two days before the onset of symptoms. If the case did not have symptoms, the infectious period is considered two days prior to the testing date.Staff includes contractors, substitutes, and others working at district facilities.What is Not ReportedThe district will not report cases of students engaged in virtual school or staff working remotely, nor will it report cases that occur during holidays, travel, or other circumstances. Data may be incomplete depending on when the case was reported/confirmed and when contact tracing was completed.Dashboard UpdatesThe dashboard will be updated daily by 5pm. -
6. More District Forms
Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) form
Williams Complaint
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7. Preschool Registration & Resources
The preschool enrollment application for the 2021-22 school year is now available and can be completed electronically.
Complete the Online Application in English
Complete la solicitud en línea en español
Visit the Early Learning Website to learn more about preschool enrollment and register today.
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8. Special Education
Visit the Special Education website for more information.
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9. Library Services
Find information and resources about Clever, Reading Lists, Digital Textbooks, Textbook ordering and more on the Library Services website.
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10. Nondiscrimination Statement
The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Rhonda Haney, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, 510-307-4538, rhaney@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.
Non-Discrimination Policy: View the Announcement of Nondiscrimination/Harassment
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Rhonda Haney, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, 510-307-4538, rhaney@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.
Politica de No Discriminación: Anuncio de No Discriminación/Acoso
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11. WCCUSD Visitors and Volunteers Policy
Visitors will be required to use the check-in and check-out system at the schools each time they enter and leave campus. If visitors begin working in any unsupervised setting with students, the Level Two process must be completed immediately.
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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
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1. Chromebooks or Wifi Resources
If you need internet access, we have put together several options. We currently have a waiting list for hotspots. Please request one from your teacher or site administrator. We have also put other internet options from Comcast/Xfinity. AT&T as well as how to turn your mobile phone into a hotspot.
Internet AccessNeed a hotspot? Please request it from your teacher or site administrator.
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2. Technical Resources
Visit the Tech/Internet Access Resources page.
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FAMILY/STUDENT RESOURCES
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1. Mental Health Services
Visit the health resources page.
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2. Food Services
Meal pick box pick-up will continue through Thursday, August 6. You can view the locations on the Meal/Food options page. Meal services returns to school sites beginning August 16.
Visit the Food Services website for additional information, applications and resources.
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3. After School and Mentoring Programs
Your school’s expanded learning (afterschool) program will offer structured academic supports and a variety of enrichment activities including physical activity, visual and performing arts, STEM, leadership, and college and career exploration. Please contact your child’s school for more information on these exciting opportunities.
For information and resources regarding after school programs, contact the Expanded Learning Program team:
Expanded Learning Program
Phone: (510) 307-4652
Fax: (510) 741-8640Kasey Blackburn-Jiron
Expanded Learning Coordinator
Email: Kasey.Blackburn-Jiron@wccusd.netHarold Dichoso
Expanded Learning -Student Support Services Supervisor
Email: Harold.Dichoso@wccusd.netMaria Resendiz
Expanded Learning - Administrative Technician
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4. Student Bus Pass Program
Middle & High School students (grades 6th-12th grade) and 6th-8th grades from the following schools: Mira Vista, Montalvin, Peres, Stewart, & Verde who are part of the Free and Reduced Lunch Program can apply for the Student Bus Pass Program (SBPP) to receive a FREE monthly AC Transit Youth Pass OR a WestCAT ticket (good for 31 days).
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5. Community Resources
Visit the community resources page.
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6. Directories
Directories in PDF formats:- Central Support Personnel Directory 2021-2022 - 22-23 coming soon
- Central Support Services Department Directory 2021-2022 - 22-23 coming soon
- School Directory 2022-2023
Contact Us
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General Questions
QUESTIONS? Send an email to elearning@wccusd.net¿PREGUNTAS? Envíe un correo electrónico elearning@wccusd.net -
Tech Support Hotline
Need help with a Chromebook? Contact the Tech Support Hotline at (510) 243-3901 or send an email to parent@wccusd.net.
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Safety Department
Visit the Safety Department website for information and resources.