After the announcement by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System that all students would participate in an all-virtual learning model beginning on August 10th and lasting through at least Labor Day, administration at Woodlawn High is preparing for an unprecedented beginning to the school year.
The announcement also stated that the district is prepared to achieve a 1:1 student-to-device ratio by the beginning of the school year. Students enrolled at Woodlawn High who did not return their Chromebook after the 2019-2020 school year should keep their Chromebook and utilize it again this year. Students in need of a Chromebook should see the following schedule and plan on picking up their Chromebook during their scheduled time.
Students do not need to come to school, but Chromebooks can only be handed out to student or a parent/guardian of record. A picture ID will be required to receive a Chromebook. A family with multiple students at Woodlawn High can pick up all needed Chromebooks at one of the students’ designated times. Chromebook distribution will take place in front of the gym foyer, where normal student drop off takes place.
Students with a Chromebook that does not currently operate should plan to bring it to Woodlawn High during the designated makeup time on Friday. Replacement Chromebooks are currently limited, so they will be passed out on a first-come, first-served basis.
EBR is also prepared to provide WiFi Hotspots to families without reliable internet. Students who had a Hotspot during the 2019-2020 school year and did not return it can use the same Hotspot during the 2020-2021 school year. If a student had a Hotspot and returned in at the conclusion of the school year, that Hotspot can be picked up during their scheduled Chromebook time.
Students who did not have a WiFi Hotspot during the 2019-2020 school year who are in need of internet access should complete the EBR Technology Survey. Those WiFi Hotspots will be available for pick-up once approved.
Families looking for additional information are encouraged to visit the COVID-19 & 2020-2021 Page on the EBR website. EBR has also set up an FAQ Page to answer common questions. Families can also contact Woodlawn High directly by calling 225-753-1200.
Chromebook Distribution Schedule
- Monday, August 3rd – 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Seniors, Last Name beginning with the letters A-G
- Monday, August 3rd – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Seniors, Last Name beginning with the letters H-O
- Monday, August 3rd – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Seniors, Last Name beginning with the letters P-Z
- Tuesday, August 4th – 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Juniors, Last Name beginning with the letters A-G
- Tuesday, August 4th – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Juniors, Last Name beginning with the letters H-O
- Tuesday, August 4th – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Juniors, Last Name beginning with the letters P-Z
- Wednesday, August 5th – 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Freshmen, Last Name beginning with the letters A-G
- Wednesday, August 5th – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Freshmen, Last Name beginning with the letters H-O
- Wednesday, August 5th – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Freshmen, Last Name beginning with the letters P-Z
- Thursday, August 6th – 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Sophomores, Last Name beginning with the letters A-D
- Thursday, August 6th – 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Sophomores, Last Name beginning with the letters E-K
- Thursday, August 6th – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Sophomores, Last Name beginning with the letters L-P
- Friday, August 7th – 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Sophomores, Last Name beginning with the letters R-Z
- Friday, August 7th – 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Make-Ups & Replacements
