RETURN TO PLAN A in APRIL (updated 04.7.21)

• Official Announcement of Board decision to return to Plan A HERE
• Return to Plan A/or Virtual Academy RESPOND FORM If you would like to request a return to daily in-person instruction (Plan A) or a request to switch to Virtual Academy (Remote Learning). You will be notified by April 7 about your request. This form is also linked on the school website.

• This form must be completed and submitted by April 1st in order to be considered for a request to return to Plan A. Only requests submitted through this form will be considered.

• You may contact your child's administrator if you have questions:

  A-El- Mr. Cummings wcummings@wcpss.net

  Em-Li Mr. Harris charris8@wcpss.net

  Lj-Reh Ms. Gordon mgordon@wpcss.net

  Rei-Z Ms. Keefer bkeefer@wpcss.net

• We will be updating information on our return plan as we learn more.  Stay posted.

• Wakefield High School Class Schedule (revised 4.7.21)

• Bell Schedule We have made an adjustment to our second semester bell schedule. All class periods will begin with live instruction.

• Tech Help  Students and families who need assistance with technology are asked to contact our media specialists, Mr. Smith (jsmith6@wcpss.net) or Ms. Deaton (jdeaton@wcpss.net). Those needing technology can make a request HERE.

Transportation-Students Moving From Virtual Academy to Plan A 

Eligible bus riders currently in Virtual Academy returning to in-person learning must apply for bus service. The student must meet all transportation eligibility requirements. Students must also submit the health attestation form. Bus assignments will not be provided until the attestation form is received. Parents should be guided to the transportation website to apply for service (wcpss.net/busrider) and to submit the attestation form (wcpss.net/busform).  

Requests made for transportation will be closed after three days if the attestation form is not received, and the parent will be notified.  

Students will be assigned to a bus as quickly as possible after the attestation form is received. Typically, riders are assigned within a few days after the department receives all required information. Depending on the volume of students returning to in person learning, it could be longer. 

WHS Bus Routes-Please click here to view bus routes for Wakefield High School.  

RETURN TO SCHOOL GUIDE:

•  Back to School 2020-2021 Information for Wake County Families Website
•  Return to Campus Guide for Families
  • Students and families are required to familiarize themselves and agree to follow our health guidelines. These guidelines are mandatory and will be strictly enforced.   
• Transportation Please click here to view bus routes for Wakefield High School.  

REQUIRED FORMS BELOW:

• Student Accountability and Health Protocols  REQUIRED if you are returning to the building  
  • This form is required for all students returning to the building under Plan A or Plan B. Forms may be submitted by email to ctorres@wcpss.net or students’ Period 1 teachers.  Click here to review the entire Student Accountability and Health Protocols website.

• Student Attestation Form   REQUIRED if  you ride WCPSS transporation 
  • This form is REQUIRED for all students who ride WCPSS transportation.  We highly recommend the online completion of this form.  Paper copies will be provided and distributed through Period 1 classes for those who cannot complete the form online.  Paper copies may be submitted to students’ Period 1 teachers. 

•  Bring Your Own Device    REQUIRED if you bring your own device
  • Students are encouraged to bring their own device upon returning to the building. Wakefield High School will have a limited number of devices for student use.  Students are required to submit this form if they plan on bringing their personal device to school for educational use.  Students who were issued a WCPSS device do not have to complete this form.  Forms may be submitted to students’ Period 1 teachers or emailed to Mr. Smith, jsmith6@wcpss.net, or Ms. Deaton, jdeaton@wcpss.net.
  • WCPSS School devices distributed to students should be brought to school yet do not need this form as they have already filled out technology use forms when given the WCPSS device. 

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BLENDED MODE IN FEBRURARY:

• WCPSS Board has voted that students will return to school the week of February 15 in Blended mode - 3 week rotations.

Transportation-Students Moving From Virtual Academy to Plan A 

Eligible bus riders currently in Virtual Academy returning to in-person learning must apply for bus service. The student must meet all transportation eligibility requirements. Students must also submit the health attestation form. Bus assignments will not be provided until the attestation form is received. Parents should be guided to the transportation website to apply for service (wcpss.net/busrider) and to submit the attestation form (wcpss.net/busform).  

Requests made for transportation will be closed after three days if the attestation form is not received, and the parent will be notified.  

Students will be assigned to a bus as quickly as possible after the attestation form is received. Typically, riders are assigned within a few days after the department receives all required information. Depending on the volume of students returning to in person learning, it could be longer. 

WHS Bus Routes-Please click here to view bus routes for Wakefield High School.  

Bell Schedule for Second Semester (updated 4.7.21)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

WCPSS Tech Guides 

WCPSS Tech Guides is a one-stop site for everything related to connecting with technology, from logging on to WakeID portal, email, to digital learning resources, and on-line safety.   Hotlinks to the Tech Guides are below for your convenience.

TECH GUIDES:  GETTING STARTED: logging into various accounts and technology troubleshooting

• Accessing Google Classroom
• Accessing Canvas
• Accessing Google Meet

TECH GUIDES:  DIGITAL Learning RESOURCES

TECH GUIDES:  On-Line Safety

Need help from the school's media-technology contacts?

• Students who continue to have difficulty logging in should contact our Media Specialists, Mr. Smith or Ms. Deaton
  • Mr. Smith can be reached at jsmith6@wcpss.net
  • Ms. Deaton can be reached at jdeaton@wcpss.net

Information for Ninth Grade Parents

Device Distribution (Chromebooks and Hotspots)

• Students and families in need of a Chromebook, or hotspot, are encouraged to complete the WHS Technology Survey below. Wakefield HS will contact you when we can fulfill your request

•  Request for technology WHS Technology Survey  

Information on Curbside School Meal Service HERE