Willow River Area School ISD #577

eLearning Guidelines

What is an eLearning Day?

In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather, learning expectations for all students continue through an eLearning day. This day refers to a school day where, instead of coming to a school, teachers and students communicate online or set up prior learning expectations, and students continue their learning from home. On an eLearning day, teachers will share assignments and hold office hours in which they are available to provide learning support to students. 

An eLearning day serves as a student contact day. The eLearning day plan is built upon the best practices of work already occurring in school districts across Minnesota, while adhering to Minnesota Statute 120A.41

How an eLearning Day works:

• Parents/Guardians will receive an automated phone call, text or email via JMC and announcements will be made on local television and radio stations, and the school district web page, www.isd577.org describing the school closure event. 

• Students will not report to school but will engage in eLearning activities as assigned. Students are expected to spend 2-3 hours of active learning.

• Teachers will be online during the school day to answer questions and provide guidance. The only time staff are not available is during their 30 minute lunchtime. 

• Teachers can opt to deliver eLearning instruction from off-campus or their classroom. Specialists and case managers will also be available via phone, email, or online for support. All licensed staff are required to work on an eLearning day or take personal or sick leave as appropriate, subject to supervisor approval. 

How attendance is taken on an eLearning day:

K- 6 Attendance:

Students will be marked present by completing the assigned learning options.

Grades 7-12 Attendance: 

Students will be required to check in to each of their classes on elearning days during their usual class time. All mainstream classes will have students check in via their Google Classroom for consistency.  They will need to check in by email or text by 2:00 pm each day.  

Students whose family chooses not to participate in the e-Learning day are reported as absent. Absences reasons that fall under current policy as excused will be marked as excused (Policy 503 Student Attendance). All other absences will be considered unexcused. If there are extenuating circumstances, the principal may review the absence. 

How will students access their work on eLearning Days:

K- 6: Teachers will create pre-planned activities/assignments. The work will be grade specific and standards based. 

SEE ELEMENTARY E-LEARNING LINKS BELOW

Grades 7-12: Teachers will post work by 8:30 AM for students in Google Classroom for each high school course.

Questions About a Lesson?
Please contact your child's teacher directly.

Staff contact information can be found in the Staff Directory.