E-Learning Days in South Washington County Schools (K-12)

During the school year, South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) may enter into an e-learning day (extended learning day) due to bad weather or other situations in which school cannot be held in-person. 

Before an e-learning day:

If a weather event is forecast, schools will do their best to prepare students by sending them home with their materials and devices.

During an e-learning day:

Families will receive notice of an e-learning day through an automated phone call, email and/or text message with at least two hours notice prior to the school start time. Teachers will be available online and by phone.

E-Learning activities will be posted in Schoology for grades 6-12; and grades K-5 may be instructed to either log into SeeSaw or choose assignments from their grade level choice board handout with a selection of assignments. Students will check and complete assignments and interact with teachers on their own schedule. In the event we have consecutive e-learning days, middle and high school students will connect and interact with their teachers and classmates through a live video conference with a set schedule for the day. Elementary students will continue working on SeeSaw or complete additional tasks from their choice board.

Families with limited access to home internet should inform their child’s teacher so modifications can be made for assignments. Students with disabilities, as required under Chapter 125A, will have assignments designed to meet the needs of IEP/504 plans. Early in the academic year, the key stakeholders (case manager, parent, teacher and student) will collaborate to create the plan in an IEP meeting, other face-to-face meetings or through email.

As a reminder, not all school closures will be designated as an e-learning day. Please watch for detailed information in the next Family News regarding the impact of winter weather.