Academics

Canvas
Canvas is the classroom management system for middle and high school students. Canvas will allow you to view course events, upcoming assignments, and graded assignments. These are the most current grades.

Canvas Parent Guide Top Ten Tips

Skyward
High school and middle school grades are updated here every two weeks. This is also the location for lunch balance, schedule, attendance, etc. This is the grade as of the Monday of grade postings in Skyward. We recognize some parents appreciate viewing grades through Skyward and wanted to provide clarity as to when Skyward reflects accurate grades. Students are continually learning, and teachers are updating grades, so the most accurate reflection of grades and related details is in Canvas. 

Information about the Skyward App

Grading Guidelines
In 2015-16 the Black River Falls Middle School and High School implemented a new grading and assessment (testing) policy. This is based on best practices in assessment and grading. It was developed over the course of the prior year through a collaborative process by teachers and administrators from both schools as well as the district office. Here are a few highlights.

Athletics
The athletic program in the School District of Black River Falls is recognized as a vital part of the total educational program. 

Attendance
Learn how to report an absence as well as find out about the attendance policy.

District Forms
Find often-used and referenced forms in one spot.

Supply Lists
Get your handy supply lists here!

Health Services
Find out more about immunizations, policies, and health-related issues.

Parenting Resources

Online Safety Resources
Staff members created this page to assist you in teaching your children about online safety at home.

Parent Resource Topics
Wondering how to handle your child's anger? Needing information on substance abuse? This page can help you find resources on a variety of topics.

PBIS
PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, is often thought of on the right side of the RtI pyramid. PBIS facilitates the teaching of expected behavior and provides a systematic method of response when students are struggling to meet the identified behavioral expectations. 

At Risk Plan
Every school board in the state must identify the children who are at risk of not graduating from high school and, annually by August 15, develop a plan describing how the school board will meet the needs of those students.

Sylvan Learning Sylvan Learning is held in Black River Falls at Red Creek Elementary. If you feel your child needs help please check out this resource.

Title VI
Title VII works toward the goal of ensuring that programs that serve Native American and Alaskan Native children are of the highest quality and provide for not only the basic elementary and secondary educational needs, but also the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of these children.

Transportation Handbook
The School District of Black River Falls Transportation Department is responsible for transporting approximately 1,800 students each day on nearly 30 bus routes. The Transportation Department consists of three full-time personnel, 20 regular route drivers, and five substitute drivers.

SchoolPay Alert
The district has changed the online payment company to SchoolPay.  Parents/Guardians will be directed to the SchoolPay site when choosing to make a payment from their student's fee management account.  The parent/guardian will need to create an account within the SchoolPay system.  The student's other ID will be needed in order to link the payment to the student's account. The other ID can be found in family access under the student information tab.

Wisconsin's Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia and Related Conditions