2020-2021 School information center
Stay up-to-date on all District news regarding COVID-19 and its impact on our District.
For the latest news updates, please click on this button.
Dr. Lutz's Live Stream
Click below to access the District's YouTube channel.
To learn more about the details of our Health and Safety Plan, please refer to this document.
Not feeling well? Use this symptom checker to help make a decision about coming to school.
Canvas
Your one stop shop for all questions related to Canvas!
Technology Help Desk
If students or family members supporting students encounter an issue with their Chromebooks, simply click below to access the help desk.
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- Elementary School Supply Lists
- K-2 Learning Packets
- District Contacts
- Employee COVID-19 Symptom Checker
- Student COVID-19 Symptom Checker
- Calendar
- Food Services
- Health Services
- Insurance
- Skyward
- Transportation
- One to One Chromebook Program & Account Information
- Internet Access
Elementary School Supply Lists
K-2 Learning Packets
District Contacts
Employee COVID-19 Symptom Checker
Before staff or students leave for school, they should answer these questions:
- Is the student/are you exhibiting one (1) or more of the Group A Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Is the student/are you exhibiting two (2) or more of the Group B Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Is the student/are you taking a fever-reducing medication? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Has the student/have you tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, or been exposed to someone with a confirmed or probable case of COID-19? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
Question source: CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health, created July 21, 2020
Student COVID-19 Symptom Checker
coronavirus symptoms.
Before staff or students leave for school, they should answer these questions:
- Is the student/are you exhibiting one (1) or more of the Group A Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Is the student/are you exhibiting two (2) or more of the Group B Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Is the student/are you taking a fever-reducing medication? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
- Has the student/have you tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, or been exposed to someone with a confirmed or probable case of COID-19? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
Question source: CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health, created July 21, 2020
Calendar
Food Services
Health Services
Insurance
Skyward
Skyward Family Access is an online portal will help you both monitor and participate in your child’s education and communicate with teachers. In Family Access, you will view your student’s attendance, grades, upcoming assignments, and other important information. Your children will have their own accounts, where they will check grades, complete online assignments, and more.
To learn more about Family Access, be sure to check out Skyward’s parent toolkit at skyward.com/parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at your child's school for K-6 families or the guidance office at Baldwin High School. You can also download the Family Access Mobile App for iOS and Android.
*Be sure to sign off on the Chromebook Handbook form in Family Access if you are new to the District or a parent of a student in grades K-6.*
Transportation
The Baldwin-Whitehall School District provides extensive services to many users on a daily basis.
- All routes have been revised, resulting in buses traveling on a more “main line” system. While some children may have to walk further to their bus stop, changes were made to improve timing and safety for all students. Home stops will continue to be provided only on routes deemed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as Hazardous Routes. (for more information, please review BWSD Policy #810)
- A GPS tracking program for the buses to allow parents to monitor the time and location of their child’s bus.
- Students are entitled to one bus stop location in the morning as well as the afternoon. These stops may be different based upon child care needs.
- Students needing two different stops (different days of the week) in either the morning or afternoon must have proper documentation related to custody or licensed/certified day care. Issues of convenience cannot be honored.
- Bus stop changes related to family emergencies shall only be granted with the approval of the school administration.
- Request for bus stop changes (consistent with BWSD Policy #810) must be made using the change request form found on the BWSD website (www.bwschools.net) under the Transportation tab. Changes for students with existing bus stops shall be made within 2 weeks.
- Students not having a transportation schedule shall receive priority status and will be handled within 72 hours of submission of request.
Thank you for your anticipated support as we work to ensure all students are provided safe and efficient transportation services.
Contact Information:
Email: smizla@bwschools.net , lbrady@bwschools.net.
Phone: 412-885-7595
One to One Chromebook Program & Account Information
To learn more about our one to one program, please click on the button below.
One to One Program for Students in Grades K-12
Chromebook Protection Plan
This year the District is only accepting electronic payments for the protection plan. This is the same system that is used for meal payments with the food services department. Click here for Directions for new e-funds users. Credit card and check payments are accepted on e-funds.
Click The Payment Button To Make A Protection Plan Payment
Chromebook handbook
*Be sure to sign off on the Chromebook Handbook form in Family Access if you are new to the District or a parent of a student in grades K-6.*
To learn more about Family Access, be sure to check out Skyward’s parent toolkit at skyward.com/parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at your child's school for K-6 families or the guidance office at Baldwin High School. You can also download the Family Access Mobile App for iOS and Android.
technology accounts at a glance
Do you have questions about Skyward, Canvas, and Google accounts? Check out this document.
Internet Access
Free/Reduced Cost Internet Solutions for Students and Families
Several options exist for students and parents to gain access to the internet from a variety of providers. Please visit any of the links below from your smartphone to sign up.
Comcast Internet Essentials
https://www.internetessentials.com
Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will also be available to anyone who needs them for free, including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.
https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/mobile/?nc
AT&T
https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/
Telephone - 855.220.5211
Sprint
https://fedgov.sprint.com/app/ConnectEDII/ProgramRequirements/2-0_lp
Spectrum
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
Verizon
www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount
USAC
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications
How to turn your phone into a hotspot (be sure to check with your cell phone provider regarding possible charges)
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot
COVID-19 Information & Prevention
- COVID-19 Information & Prevention
- Local & National Information Resources
- How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
- Resources for Employees
COVID-19 Information & Prevention
Baldwin-Whitehall School District is following resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide up-to-date information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and best practices for limiting its spread.
What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (CDC)
Local & National Information Resources
For more information on COVID-19, please refer to these official resources from the following organizations for up-to-the moment information.
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Allegheny County Health Department
Johns Hopkins Global Coronavirus Tracker
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
Here are some useful tips from child health experts on the best ways to explain COVID-19 to children, how to help kids manage their feelings of fear or worry, and how to proactively prepare your family to manage a coronavirus infection effectively.
Tips for Discussing COVID-19 with Children (CDC)
Resources for Employees
We all understand that illnesses outside of COVID-19 are also occurring and that visits to an actual doctor's office may not be necessary or even recommended. BWSD and ACSCHIC would like to remind you that TeleDoc services are available to all of our Health Insurance group members - without a co-pay. Please click here to learn more about what TeleDoc is and how you can access this service.
Teledoc: About cornonavirus
Teledoc: FAQ coronavirus
In a time of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we understand that it is normal to have anxiety around what is happening. BWSD and ACSHIC would like to remind members of services available to all ACSHIC members to help support you and your family. Lytle Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees who are members of our Health Insurance group (ACSHIC). Please see the attached resource and reach out to Lytle EAP as you see fit. The Code to log into the EAP system is: ACSHIC