WELCOME BACK
WCHS 20-21 Return to School Plan
As we plan for the coming school year, we begin with the conviction that students are best educated, supported and equipped together in an on-campus setting. We believe students benefit in countless ways from interacting with our faculty, staff, coaches and each other. We are also mindful of the challenge of educating in the COVID era, and the charge to balance academic goals with the safety of our students and families. With these challenges in mind, we are working to return to full operational capacity and to promote on-campus learning to the greatest extent possible. We will do so while taking intelligent, responsive measures to keep everyone in our WCHS Community and beyond safe.
Fall Return to School Plan Options
We believe our faculty, staff and coaches do their best work directly interacting with our students on a daily basis. Our WCHS COVID Task Force has worked diligently to balance student safety with our overall school mission, and we are confident we can deliver on both.
Option 1: Full Return to School
Full on-campus instruction will be offered with social distancing guidelines in place for students, faculty and staff. Our guidelines include input from the healthcare community, as well as local, county, state and federal entities.
Option 2: Distance Learning
For students from multi-generational households, those with underlying medical conditions or international students awaiting clearance to re-enter the United States, we offer both live and video-on-demand (VOD) online course access.
Option 1: On Campus Learning
Full Program Academic, Arts, & Athletics Offerings
Our staff has worked diligently to build a learning environment that addresses COVID era challenges while taking into account the importance of human connection, interaction and relationships when it comes to equipping our students.
Academic Instruction
Full on-campus instruction will be offered with social distancing guidelines in place for students, faculty and staff. Distance learning available for students wishing to remain online.
Creative, Visual, & Performing Arts
A full offering of creative, visual, digital and perfomance arts instruction will be available with social distancing modifications to increase participation and safety.
Athletics
A full offering of athletic competition for all sports based on CIF guidelines with social distancing guidelines in place to ensure maximum participation and safety for students.
Option 2: Distance Learning
Live Academic Course Access
For students from multi-generational households, those with underlying medical conditions or international students awaiting clearance to re-enter the United States, we offer live, online and video-on-demand (VOD) course access.
Live Course Access
Course instruction will be available live via Zoom for students unable to attend classes in person during live instruction.
Video on Demand (VOD) Access
For students unable to attend classes during live instruction, class lectures will be available for replay digitally following class.
Learning Support
We are mindful that learning in the COVID era brings unique challenges with it, and are offering additional tutoring and support to students.
Focused on Safety
Return to School Safety Measures
As Whittier Christian prepares for a safe return to campus for its teachers, staff and students, we have created a COVID-19 Task Force made up of school staff, parents and healthcare professionals. As we approach the opening of school we continue to evaluate and develop safety measures to allow our students and teachers to focus on learning.
