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Welcome to the West Contra Costa Unified School District Digital Backpack!
We are excitedly preparing for the new year despite the challenges we all are facing from the Global COVID-19 Pandemic. To help families access important information for the start of school, we have compiled a wide variety of information and resources here - your Digital Backpack. If you don’t see something that you need on this site, please contact our virtual office for assistance. We will gladly assist you.
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INTRODUCTION TO DISTANCE LEARNING
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1. Parent/Student Distance Learning Handbook
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2. Distance Learning Guides
Pre School Family/Parent Distance Learning Guide: English | Espanol
Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten/1st Grade Family/Parent Distance Learning Guide: English | Espanol
2nd-6th Grade Family/Parent Distance Learning Guide: English | Espanol
Middle School/High School Family/Parent Distance Learning Guide: English | Espanol
Cameron Family/Parent Distance Learning Guide: English | Espanol
Visit the Distance Learning Guides webpage.
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3. Distance Learning Norms & Expectations
View the WCCUSD Video Conferencing Do and Don’t
Dear Parents and Students:
As you know, the District has shifted to distance learning due to COVID-19 and federal and state guidance resulting in the mandatory closure of school campuses. This correspondence is to provide you information related to distance learning requirements and expectations for parents and students who are utilizing distance learning platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
- Confidentiality. The District will continue to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) during the period of distance learning. Students participating in classes or group services at schools typically work together. The same will occur when students receive instruction/services through distance learning platforms, i.e., they typically will be able to view the other students participating in group instruction/services. We ask parents to maintain confidentiality as you would during the in-person school instruction/services.
- Participation. Students should be the only individuals participating in virtual instruction/services. Parents and other non-students should not participate or observe unless specifically invited by the instructor or provider or they have received written consent from the instructor or provider. Students should not share their login information, meeting links, or passwords with others.
- Adult Support. To the extent a student requires adult support to participate in virtual instruction/services, a parent or guardian may be specifically asked by the instructor or provider to provide such support and should be arranged prior to the virtual instruction/services with the student. To the extent possible, parents should allow the student to work with the instructor or provider in a quiet private space.
- Recording/Streaming/Sharing Prohibited. Distance learning services are provided exclusively for educational purposes for District students. Parents, students and/or others are not authorized to audio or video record, stream, or share in any way, any virtual instruction or services. This includes instruction or services provided via telephone or a videoconferencing platform.
- School Rules. School and classroom rules apply to the distance learning environment.
- Video Disabling Option. While parents and non-students generally are not authorized to observe or participate in virtual instruction/services, please be aware that the District instructor or provider cannot ensure that a parent or non-student will be unable to view or observe virtual instruction or services. If you do not want your child to be visible while participating in video conference platforms like Zoom and Google Meet, you may disable the camera on the computer or tablet or turn off the video feature on the video conference platforms.
- School Hours. Distance learning instruction and services will only be provided during normal school hours.
The attached document gives you a list of best practices around using distance learning platforms.
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4. Updates on 2020-21 School Year
Thank you for your patience as we gather information for your online experience. Additional resources will be provided soon. Please check back with us or email elearning@wccusd.net for support and feedback.
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5. Back to School Forms
Visit the back to school forms page for more details and instructions.
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6. Preschool Registration & Resources
The preschool enrollment application for the 2020-21 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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DISTANCE LEARNING CLASSROOM
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1. How do I Access my Virtual Classroom?
- Log into your Chromebook with your Google login
- Go to Clever portal
- Click on Seesaw or Google Classroom (enter the code your teacher provided)
WCCUSD PK-2nd Grade Chromebook Login to Clever Portal to Seesaw Platform
WCCUSD 3rd Grade and Up Chromebook Login to Clever Portal to Google Classroom Platform
SeeSaw:
Zoom Meetings
Family Guide: How to Join a Zoom
Google Meetings:
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2. Where do I find my class schedule?
Class schedules are in PowerSchool parent and student portals. Need access to PowerSchool? Contact your school office staff. New students and 7th graders new to PS will need extra support with this process.
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3. Student Logins and Passwords
What is my student Google login?
firstname.lastname (up to 18 characters of their names and may include a number if common name)
All student Google logins are stored in PowerSchool. Teachers, Principals, and school office and support staff can view the logins. See How to get a list of student logins here
What is my student Google password? If you need help, ask your teacher.
If
Then
I am a preschool to 2nd grader
I use a Clever Badge (QR code) placed in front of the camera
-OR- Contact my child's school
I am a 3rd* to 6th grader
My password is my student ID number
Student ID numbers can be found on student IDs, report cards
I am a 7th to 12th grader
My password is my student ID number (or something unique if I manually changed my password over the past few years)
I am a 7th to 12th grader, my student ID does not work or I can’t remember what I changed my password to
Contact Tech Support at parent@wccusd.net or (510) 243- 3901 for a password reset
I am a 3rd grader who used a Clever badge last year*
I type in my student ID number as my password to login this year. For old password login issues, see help info here.
Before Monday: Turn on your Chromebook! Log in! Make sure it connects to wifi! Help it get its updates!
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4. English Language Learners
Thank you for your patience as we gather information for your online experience. Additional resources will be provided soon. Please check back with us or email elearning@wccusd.net for support and feedback.
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5. Special Education
Visit the Special Education website for more information.
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6. 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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7. Educational Resources
Thank you for your patience as we gather information for your online experience. Additional resources will be provided soon. Please check back with us or email elearning@wccusd.net for support and feedback.
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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 fill out this Google form or call 510-243-3901. 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 Access/Tech Support
If you have a District issued Chromebook and need help contact the Tech Support Hotline at (510) 243-3901 or send an email to parent@wccusd.net.
Need a hotspot? Please fill out this Google Form
- In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, EveryoneOn, an organization working to provide connectivity and technolgoy to everyone, especially low-income and marginalized communities has put together a list of WiFi and internet options.
- Please visit www.everyoneon.org for more information and WiFi and internet options.
Wifi Hotspot locator:
- Xfinity Free WiFi Public hotspots.
- Click the link and type in your address to find the closest hotspot near you.
Home Internet options
- Human-i-t:
- Low cost internet ($14.99/month) and hotspot device (one-time fee $99);
- Call 888-268-3921 for more information.
- Comcast Internet Essentials
- Free for two month for new customers only; $9.95/month plus taxes;
- Call 855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376)
- Access from AT&T:
- 1st Two months free; $5-$10/month after; No deposit, free installation
- Please visit AT&T's website https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/index.html#!/tab1#accordion or call 855-220-5211/ Español 855-220-5225.
- More information in this this flyer.
View this GO WCC Internet resource sheet that includes the above information.
How to turn your cellphone into a mobile hotspot:
Data rates/usage apply.
For Android phones please visit https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot
For iPhones please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204023
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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
Visit the Meal/Food options page for services during virtual learning.
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. Community Resources
Visit the community resources page.
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5. Directories
Important Dates
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Aug 27 - Virtual Back to School Night
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Aug. 17 - First Day of School
Contact Us
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Our Virtual Office
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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.
