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On-Demand Parent Orientation

Switching to a new school, especially online, can be a big shift for you and your child, but you don’t need to worry! We’ve created videos to guide and support you along the way. 

Where to Find Information

Homeroom

Homeroom is where students from all Williamsburg schools can catch the latest announcements, join online clubs, attend Inspiration Hour, and more!

WAC Hub & Student Orientation

The WAC Hub course in Canvas is where your student will complete placement tests, student orientation, and find school-specific information.

Parent & Student Handbook

The Parent and Student Handbook is a one-stop shop for finding our policies, waivers, forms, available student services, graduation info and more.

Website Overview

See how to navigate our website and use it as a resource while your student is enrolled at WAC. We hope you'll come back often!

Tech & Environment

Setting Up a Study Space

Having a designated study space will help your student focus and get more out of their classes.

Tech Requirements

As an online school, your student will need access to a reliable computer, a webcam, and microphone.

Zoom Etiquette

We ask all students to follow a few Zoom etiquette guidelines. This allows us to hold online classes where students can connect with peers authentically.

SIS Training

Student Performance Data

Through SIS, you can keep tabs on your student’s grades and pacing, and see when they last accessed Canvas.

Messaging in SIS

Log into SIS to send messages directly to your student’s mentors or another member of the Williamsburg team.

Returning Student Application

Parents must submit an enrollment application for their child each year. Here's what to expect when completing a returning student application.

Canvas Training

Overview of Course Structure

See how courses look inside Canvas, where to find classroom links, review our late policy, and more!

Submitting Assignments

All assignments will be submitted through Canvas, our Learning Management System.

Canvas Observer Account

You can create a Canvas Observer account to monitor your student's grades and assignments.

Reviewing Grades

In Canvas, you can view grades on assignments and use the “what-if” feature to see how certain scores will affect an overall course grade.

Additional Training

Adventure Fridays

If your student is participating in Adventures courses, watch this video to understand more about locations, requirements, and the student view of this course in Canvas.

Absences of 3 or More Days

If your student is going to be absent for three or more days, please submit a Williamsburg Learning absence request.

Absences of 1-2 Days

Call us to report your student's short-term absence (1-2 days). Watch this video for more details.

Want More Video Resources?

Fill out the form to tell us what you'd like to see or to give us feedback on the trainings provided.

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Have You Visited Our Parent Resource Center?


The Parent Resource Center is designed with current families in mind. Here, you’ll find our weekly parent update, links to our handbooks, academic calendar, and more. We recommend bookmarking it!



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