All SWWHS Covid-19 News here.

Family resources

• School Without Walls HS’ Social Worker - Sophia Thomas - sophia.thomas@k12.dc.gov

• DCPS Coronavirus News and Resources https://dcps.dc.gov/coronavirus

• DC Government Coronavirus News and Resources: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/

  • Food Resources

  • Free Internet access (see eligibility): https://www.techtogetherdc.com/internetforall

• District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletes Association (DCIAA) https://www.thedciaa.com/covid-updates

• DC Department of Behavioral Health - Parent Support Program: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/parent-support-program

• DCPS Parent University: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/parent-university

• Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities: https://www.swwhs.org/community-service

TECHNOLOGY NEEDS 

If your student requires a device, please fill out the DCPS Technology Survey and email danny.ware@k12.dc.gov to schedule a time for pick up. 

Virtual learning platforms

You will need your Students’ ID number, which can be found in Aspen. If you are having trouble accessing your Student ID, please email kip.smith@k12.dc.gov.  If a student requires support in logging in to Microsoft 365, Clever or Canvas at home, please visit: http://dcps.tech/help and fill out the Student Technology Support Request form. 

• Clever 
  Clever is a hub for DCPS resources that can be used as a single-sign on for student applications.  

  • Site: clever.com/in/dcpsk12 

  • Login Information: StudentID# (ie. 9211111); Password – 6-digit Birthdate as ddmmyy (ie. 011005) 

• Aspen 
  Aspen is the official gradebook of record. Students can obtain their Student ID, review their schedule and monitor their graded assignments. 

  • Site: aspen.dcps.dc.gov  

  • Login Information: Username – StudentID# (ie. 9211111); Password – 6-digit Birthdate as ddmmyy (ie. 011005) 

    • Aspen Parent Portal Student and Parent Account Creation Guide 

    • How to Update Parent Portal Accounts in Aspen

  • POC: Kip Smith, kip.smith@k12.dc.gov 

• Canvas 
  Canvas will log daily attendance (students must log on that day to be counted as present), host lesson modules for students to navigate, which will include assignments, announcements, discussion boards, and curricular materials and resources. Review Canvas login information.  

  • Site: dcps.instructure.com 

  • Login Information: Username – StudentID#@k12.students.dc.us (ie. 9211111@students.k12.dc.us); Password - 6-digit Birthdate as ddmmyy (ie. January 10, 2005 would be 011005) 

  • Resources:  Accessing Learning Online – Canvas 101 for Families. ; How to Use the Canvas Calendar.

• Microsoft Teams 
  Microsoft Teams is used for live classes, small group meetings, and live group project work.  Students should download Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to their computer and phones using the following information: 

  • Site: office.com  

    • Students should see all Microsoft applications and can click on the Teams icon 

  • Login Information: Username – StudentID#@k12.students.dc.us (ie. 9211111@students.k12.dc.us); Password - 6-digit Birthdate as ddmmyy (ie. 011005) 

  • Resources: Microsoft Teams Tutorial for Students, Parent University Understanding Microsoft Teams 

• Strategies and Tips for Virtual Learning Success