Innovative Online, Blended and Real-World Learning

It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to another school year. My name is Jason Bull. I have recently joined the Watertown Unified School District [WUSD] as the Director of Innovation, Strategy, Data and Teachnology. As part of this role, I will be supporting learning and teaching through eCampus as the principal. I am excited to join the eCampus community, district and community of Watertown and I am looking forward to supporting all members of our learning community as a way to meet students where they are at and moving them further down their personalized learning pathway.

I believe there are a few essential elements to ensure successful work to move every student further down their personalized learning pathway. The first is the development of student agency. Student agency refers to learning through activities that are meaningful and relevant to learners, driven by their interests, and often self-initiated with appropriate guidance from teachers. To put it simply, student agency gives students voice and often, choice, in how they learn. This gives students a stake in choosing from opportunities provided for them—such as providing students a choice between projects, writing assignments, or other activities. Their ability to make a decision triggers a greater investment of interest and motivation. The foundation of all we do within the eCampus community is based on the development of student agency. In addition, curiosity is important to our work with students. Learning activities should spark a level of awe for each learner. It is through this awe inspiring environment that we can hook students to become life-long learners and achievers of their personalized goals. Finally, the belief that every student can succeed will drive every interaction, inform every decision and serve as the foundation of our work to move every learner further down their personalized learning pathway. These few essential elements will guide our learning and teaching journey through eCampus this year and beyond.

Once again, it is an honor and pleasure to be a part of the eCampus community and I am looking forward to a successful year for students, families and staff. Please feel free to connect with me at any time throughout the course of the year. Email will be the best venue for initial connection at bullj@mywusd.org.

Intentional starts create inspiring ends.

In Community -

Jason R. Bull

• August 28 - September 1, Chromebook Pickup Week
• September 1, 2023: First Day of School
• September 4, 2023: No School - Labor Day
• September 6, 2023: eCampus Picture Day

Chromebook Pick up will be the week of August 28 – September 1. The eCampus office will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The eCampus office is located at 111 Dodge St. on the Spring Street side of the building. Our entrance has an awning with our name and logo.

• Username and Password information for returning students has changed this year to provide better privacy for our students. Username is your first initial last name and the year you graduate. i.e mkluge24@mywusd.org. A few students might have the first 2 or 3 letters of their first name.
  

Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/KwSnQitQm4MBHr2s6

Picture Day is September 6 from 9am-12pm in the Educational Service Center (111 Dodge St, Watertown WI) Pictures will be taken in the board room. Please use the link below to schedule a time. Please select one slot per student.

Sign up Link

*A note for High School students, if you plan to attend any events or classes at the high school. A school ID would be required.

There is no charge to have your picture taken or receive a school ID. The only charge would be if you decide to order a package for your student. Please see the attached document with more information about preparing for picture day as well as a link to order online or print an order form if interested in a picture package.

Pick one of the following sessions to attend (elementary families only):

Friday, September 1st at 10:00 am - ZOOM Link for Orientation Click Here

Tuesday, September 5nd at 3:00 pm - ZOOM Link for Orientation Click Here

For online learners (SchoolsPLP), your Welcome Orientation will be scheduled with your learner's teacher.

All students will have access to their online learning (SchoolsPLP) coursework prior to the start of the school year. However, assignments will not be due until Wednesday, September 6th.

Welcome Timberdoodle Orientation (Middle School families only)

Scheduled dates below, Zoom links to follow from Mr. Burd.

Friday, September 1st at 2:00 pm

Tuesday, September 5th at 10:00 am

Welcome SchoolsPLP Orientation (Middle School families only)

Scheduled dates below, Zoom links to follow from Mr. Burd.

Friday, September 1st at 12 pm

Tuesday, September 5th at 12 pm

Online Registration gives district families the opportunity to update their child(ren)'s information, fill out annual forms and pay school fees. Online Registration needs to be completed by all families, new and returning. To complete registration, you will need your Skyward Family Access login credentials. If you do not remember what your password is, click the "Forgot Password" link on the Skyward Family Access login page to reset your password. If you do not receive the a password reset email, please check your spam. Or, for other Skyward support, contact eCampus at 920-262-1420 or email vandersteega@watertown.k12.wi.us

Online Registration Window: Monday, July 24-Friday, September 8, 2023

Do you need help completing Online Registration? Below are links to a PDF document that will help step you through the process. You can access your Skyward Family Access account by clicking on the Skyward icon to the left.

Instructions for Completing Online Registration - PDF (English)

Instructions for Completing Online Registration - PDF (Spanish)

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 the Skyward Registration Process. After online registration closes, 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

Because we continue to have new families each month, we'll continue to share videos and information that might be useful at anytime throughout the year. Returning students are familiar with the SchoolsPLP learning platform, but we encourage everyone to watch these short videos created by our own lead teacher, Tracy Poches, as a refresher. Who knows, you might learn something new.

Welcome to eCampus

Logging in to SchoolsPLP

Understanding SchoolsPLP Overview

Navigating an online course in SchoolsPLP

Parents are able to login to SchoolsPLP to check grades and see if their student is on pace. The short video below will show you how to do this. You will need your student's ID and school password to login. If you need login information, please call or email Keisha Logan.

Parent Log-in

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 is now on Facebook and Instagram! Be sure to check us out on both platforms and follow us to keep up to date on the latest happenings in our school.

eCampus Facebook Page

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Email: info@ecampusacademy.org
Website: ecampusacademy.org
Location: 111 Dodge Street, Watertown, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 262-1420

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