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Virtual Academy Handbook

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WSPA Virtual Student & Family Orientation Hub Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy @ Atkins WSPA Virtual Student & Family Orientation Hub Your one-page guide to virtual learning expectations, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, family support, technology help, and student success. Start Here Virtual learning at WSPA is still school. Students are expected to attend live classes, participate, complete assignments, communicate with teachers, and stay connected. Parents and Learning Coaches help students build routines, monitor progress, and solve problems early. Mobile tip: Use the navigation buttons below to jump directly to the information you need. Attend Join every live class on time. Engage Participate, respond, and stay visible. Communicate Ask for help before problems g...
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WS/FCS District Wide Rule #4

WSPA Story Swap Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy • Project Wayfinder Story Swap Students practice active listening, empathy, and respectful communication by listening to a partner’s story and retelling it with care. Jump to a Section Purpose Teacher Script Active Listening Lesson Flow Think Share Story Swap Example Reflection Aligned to WS/FCS District Rule #4 Listen, Acknowledge, and Respond to Directions and Requests Expectation: Follow instructions, procedures, and rules. Ask questions when confused. Accept help, feedback, correction, and direction. Respond respectfully to reasonable requests from school personnel. Listen Pay attention to understand. Acknowledge Remember important details. Respond Reply with care and respect. Activity Story Swap Time 15–20 minutes Materials No materials required Purpose Students will practice active listening, empathy, and respectful communication by listening to another person’s story and...
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WS/FCS District Wide Rule #3

WSPA Schooltopia Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy • Project Wayfinder Schooltopia Students imagine a positive school culture and connect their vision to attendance, engagement, responsibility, and being in the right place at the right time. Jump to a Section Purpose Teacher Script Lesson Flow Opinion Spectrum Design Schooltopia Example Make It Reality Reflection Aligned to WS/FCS District Rule #3 Arrive on Time, Stay in Class, and Have Permission to Travel Expectation: Arrive to class before the bell, remain in assigned areas, and obtain permission before traveling in common spaces during the school day. Arrive Be in class before the bell. Stay Remain in your assigned area. Permission Get approval before traveling. Activity Schooltopia Time 30 minutes Materials Paper, pencils, no slide deck required Purpose Students will explore what makes a positive school culture and identify how individual actions contribute to a safe, supp...
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WS/FCS District Wide Rule #2

WSPA Choices, Choices Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy • Project Wayfinder Choices, Choices Students explore different opinions and perspectives while practicing respectful listening, discussion, and disagreement. Jump to a Section Purpose Teacher Script Room Setup Activity Directions Sample Statements Learning Supports Timing Guide Reflection Aligned to WS/FCS District Rule #2 Respect and Value Everyone’s Dignity and Identity Expectation: Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Make an effort to understand others. Accept that people may have different viewpoints. Refrain from harassment, discrimination, bias, and inequity. Listen Try to understand first. Respect No put-downs or shaming. Perspective Different views are expected. Activity Choices, Choices Time 10 minutes Materials No materials required Purpose Students will explore how people can have different opinions and perspectives while practicing respectful listening a...
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