Titan News
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From the Principal's Desk:
Weekly phone calls will be broadcast every Sunday night @7:15pm. If you do not get them, please call the main office 510-231-1429.
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Lifetouch Picture Day
Lifetouch Picture day has been scheduled, make sure you order your picture packets today.
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COVID19: ATHLETIC UPDATES
CIF postpones fall sports, moves start of California high school sports season to December 2020
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Food Services: Distance Learning Food Distribution
Meals for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be distributed on Tuesday and Thursday from 8am - 1pm at the turnaround on the middle school side, adjacent to the swim center entrance.
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PowerSchool Log In: Student & Parent
Check grades, attendance, classwork and test & quiz scores through PowerSchool.
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Dress & Grooming Policy
Dress & Grooming Policy - ALL Students are expected to dress appropriately for school.
Principal's Updates
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From the Princpal's Desk: Re Opening of Schools Bulletin
Posted by Paul Mansingh on 8/9/2020August 9, 2020
Greetings Hercules High School,
I hope this message finds you all safe, protected, nourished and sanitized. We are one week from the opening of the 2020-21 school year! Due to the continued threat from the COVID-19 pandemic,we will be opening the school year 100% online. All classes will start on August 17th. Students will NOT be allowed on campus or on any school facilities until we are 100% certain that the conditions in the community and schools are safe.
Parents it is very important that all your contact information has been updated through your Powerschool account. The contact information on your Powerschool account needs to have the best phone number to directly reach you and an email address that is continuously monitored. All school communication will be through phone and/or email.
Powerschool schedules will be activated on Monday, so you will be able to see your child's schedule through your Powerschool account. Each teacher will be sending out invitations to your child’s school email to invite them to join their google classrooms per period. We will also be posting up weekly assignments on the school website. Weekly phone calls will be going out to the phone number you enter in powerschool.
Please continue to visit the high school website and click on the Reopening of schools icon for up to date information on the details pertaining to distance learning bell schedule and daily assignments posted by individual teachers.
Distance Learning Tips & Strategies
- Create a learning space, set up a quite clutter free area - organized with all tools necessary to complete elearning assignments.
- Make a schedule and stick to it, we recommend that you follow the distance learning bell schedule which can be found on the high school website.
- Reduce Distractions: No video games, off social media sites, no personal phone calls, etc.
- Scheduling/Calendar: Mark down deadlines, due dates, set classwork pacing guides to keep you focussed on all classes
- Schedule and/or time your stretch breaks. Get up out of the chair and look away from the screen monitor for 10 minutes every hour.
- Exercise daily for a minimum of 30 minutes per day
- Eat nutritionally sound meals - limit unnecessary snacking
- Utilize supplemental instruction such as KHAN Academy, or educational videos, lectures, audio books.
Remote Learning Materials:
- Headsets with microphone will help minimize audible distractions
- Pencil/Paper: taking notes, problem solving, pre-writing,
- Academic Tools: ruler, calculator, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener,
- 3 ring binder w/ dividers for every class
- Wall Calendar/Organizer/Scheduler
Academic success is not something that you are entitled to, academic success is dependent on your commitment to engage and complete academic work in all of your educational courses that you are enrolled in.
Online Registration Process:
Parents, please double check your contact information on PowerSchool. It is important that we have accurate phone numbers for each family. It is also beneficial if you add an email address to your account as well.
Homeroom/Advisory:
- Each student will be assigned a teacher for a Homeroom/Advisory period. Attendance will be taken daily through the Homeroom/Advisory period. This period only lasts 25 minutes per day and is an opportunity for each student to be connected to a staff member. This period also allows opportunities for mini engagement lessons.
Student Expectations:
Students, it is very important that you connect with each of your teachers throughout every day. ALL high school students are expected to:
- Log into courses daily through the digital platform (google/zoom)
- Complete and submit eLearning lessons and assignments as assigned
- Communicate with teachers daily as prescribed by individual teachers
- Spend a minimum of 2-3 hours per day on coursework for all classes
Bell Schedule/Student Day:
The bell schedule is designed for students to be under the care and direction of the teacher for the duration of the teaching/learning blocks using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities.
- A final configuration of the bell schedule will be posted on the school website and google classrooms by the end of next week.
Week of August 10 - 14th: Material Distribution
- We expect all visitors on campus to wear an appropriate COVID -19 face-covering that covers both your mouth and nose. Please refrain from physical contact with others, and/or removing the face-covering/mask from the ears or loops while on campus. This is in addition to the mandatory six feet of physical distancing. Adherence to these guidelines, along with hand hygiene, are critical in minimizing the spread of the virus due to the nature of its transmission through respiratory droplets and the occurrence of asymptomatic cases.
While you are on campus, we expect every person to adhere to PPE and strict social distancing guidelines set forth by the county health services department.
- Payment of Fines/Return of Textbooks: August 10th & 11th
- Students will need to bring their school photo ID from 2019-20 school year.
- Textbook returns will be in the career center
- Payment of fines - 2nd floor attendance office
- Material Distribution: August 12th - 14th
- Students will need to bring their school photo ID from 2019-20 school year.
- Step 1: Schedule Pick Up - Front of Career Center
- Step 2: Textbook/Materials Distribution - Library
Family Orientation: August 11th @ 6pm.
The Parent Teacher Organization will be hosting a facebook live forum on August 11th @ 6pm. We plan to share as much information as possible to help you prepare for the reopening of school through distance learning. Hope to see you on the webinar. More information will be posted on the PTO facebook page and the school website.
Grade Level Google Classrooms
- Our Associated Student Body and Class Officers will be planning school wide activities, clubs/organization will be developed and all student to student communication wil take place in the grade level google classrooms.
- College Career/Academic Counselors will also be hosting special sessions to inform students about college readiness, academic counseling, and important school updates.
- 9th Grade Google Classroom Code: qd4wbb7
- 10th Grade Google Classroom Code: c5nai4p
- 11th Grade Google Classroom Code: fbaem5u
- 12th Grade Google Classroom Code: nww7sbd
District Technology Assistance:
If you need assistance with technology to support your student’s distance learning, you can email parent@wccusd.net or call (510) 243-3901.
Wishing you and your family the best of health throughout these times,
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October 30 Friday Update: Inside a Learning Suite at Michelle Obama School; Stay Safe this Weekend
We had an exciting week with the virtual grand opening of WCCUSD's newest school under a new name, the Michelle Obama School. Formerly known a Wilson Elementary, Michelle Obama School is one of the first flexible space schools in the Bay Area.
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Possibly PG&E Power Outage Update
PG&E could shut off power starting Sunday due to a major weather event, including winds of up to 70 miles per hour. Currently, there no WCCUSD schools in the affected areas.
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October 23 Friday Update: Michelle Obama School Grand Opening, School Reopening Discussion, Multipurpose Family Income Form
Board, District to discuss reopening at November 4 board meeting; Join us Thursday for virtual grand opening ceremony of the Michelle Obama School; Help with Multipurpose Family Income Forms
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October 16 Friday Update: Facilities Master Plan Community Survey; Week of the School Administrator
Superintendent's Friday Update: Happy Friday. This week we need you to take the Facilities Master Plan community survey, plus it's Week of the School Administrator; meet a few of WCCUSD's great administrators.
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October 9 Friday Update: Happy National Principals Month
Happy National Principals Month. I want to introduce you to three of WCCUSD's fantastic principals Kim Moses (Ohlone ES), Charlotte Betson (Mira Vista K8) and Kibby Kleiman (Pinole Valley HS). Thank you to all of WCCUSD's school leaders.
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Annual College Day Goes Virtual on Oct.10
Over 40 public and private colleges and universities will be represented at the Annual College Information Day for middle and high school students, including those within the UC system, California State University, institutions outside of the Golden State, historically black colleges and community colleges. Students can participate in workshops on admission requirements, completing applications, career exploration and more.
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October 2 Friday Update: Conditions Needed for WCCUSD To Re-Open School Buildings
Contra Costa County received good news related to COVID-19 with the state moving it from Purple to Red status, allowing more businesses and establishments to open. For WCCUSD to return to a phased-in school building reopening, all District zip codes must be in the Orange status and meet other criteria.
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September 25 Friday Update: Your Help With Multipurpose Family Income Form
We need your help. Please complete the Multipurpose Family Income Form, regardless of income. It is a key piece to the budget and supports services that directly benefit students. Every family should complete the form. For families that don't qualify, you enter your name, check one box and that is it. Qualifying families it's just a few more steps.
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September 18 Friday Update: Community Events; Facilities Master Plan Help; Redistricting Commission
We have a number of ways for the community, families, parents and students to get involved with the Facilities Master Plan's Prioritization Committee and Community Survey and Redistricting Commission.
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Meal Pick up Change
Meal distribution is from 8 am to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Due to the unhealthy air quality, we have changed the pick up process. We are now asking that the adult picking up the meal please follow the new signs at the location and to honk their horn when they reach the designated pick up spot and a member from the Nutrition Services team will come out and distribute the meals.
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September 11 Friday Update: Wellness Fridays; End to a Strange and Difficult Week
The social emotional support for students, families and staff is of heightened importance in this distance learning environment and I want the community to know that resources and support are available through school health centers, school counselors, teachers, principals, school support staff and the District’s team led by Jodi Couick and new Special Education Director Kristen Hardy.
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September 4 Friday Update: Distance Learning Feedback; Race & Equity Work
We have concluded Week 3 of Distance Learning and we want to hear how we are doing. Please share your feedback through ThoughtExchange. We also began important work to address race and equity in the District and its impact on African American students, families and staff.
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USDA extends its summer meal program, allowing all students to pick up meals and snacks at no charge
WCCUSD will resume features of its summer meal program allowing all students 18 years or younger to pick up breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks at no charge from 8 am to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15 school locations in the District.
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