Home-Link

Loon Lake Home-Link

Loon Lake School District offers the Loon Lake Home-Link Program (LLHL) to families in the area and can accept out-of-district students as well. The purpose of this program is to provide support to those parents educating their kindergarten-eighth grade students at home. This past year, LLHL served over 130 students. The K-8th grade Onsite Class Program serves an average of 30-35 students and our "Distance Learning Program averages an additional 100-110 students each year.

The Loon Lake Home-Link building is located just north of Maple Street and Colville Street, just south of the Loon Lake Elementary School and behind the old Loon Lake School (now the Historical Society). The Home-Link has several classrooms and includes a curriculum library and a lunchroom/kitchen. 

The September through June school year program provides an assigned certified teacher to each student for consultation with the parent and student throughout the school year. Appropriate instructional materials are provided for each student as funding allows and as tied to the learning plan. We provide yearly assessing/testing in various forms for different grade levels. 

 Loon Lake Home-Link also provides enrichment and extracurricular activities and field trips as funding allows and as per the student learning plan. Field trips have included: a 1-4 week ski program at Mt. Spokane, CYT plays, Get Air, Blue Zoo, Greenbluff, the MAC, Mobius Science, Cat Tails and ice and roller skating 

From September-mid June: All students have weekly contact with their certified teacher to fulfill a week's worth of attendance. However, the students in the on-site enrichment  classes will fulfill their weekly contact as they attend those classes. These are offered on Thursdays beginning in October through December, and again March-May.

In the Onsite class program, we offer hands-on early learning activities for the primary students: fine arts, science, history/geography and PE in the gym. 

For the older grades, up through eighth, most of the same enrichment classes are offered at appropriate grade levels.  For the mid to older grades we have computer classes and PE. We plan to have some workshops in stained glass for the older students who wish to participate. 

If you are interested in enrollment for your students educating at home, please email (preferred) tsimmons@loonlakeschool.org or call the Home-Link office 509-233-8185. Our office is closed after June 30th until mid August. Please leave a message with your name and number, and we will contact you.

Loon Lake Home-Link Mission Statement 

The Loon Lake Home-Link Program was developed to provide support and resources to families choosing to educate their K-8 students outside the typical classroom setting. We operate under the authority of the State of Washington and the laws pursuant to an Alternative Learning Experience (WAC 392-121-182).

Home-Link recognizes the parent(s) as the primary teachers of their children and acknowledges their authority in regard to the education of their students. Although the state mandates it is the full responsibility of the certified teacher to educate the student, our role is to support your teaching, not replace it. The certified teacher and Home-Link will provide supervision toward the learning goals, evaluation of progress, guidance, support, and encouragement. The Home-Link will work with you to meet the academic goals of your students as listed in the ISLP. Weekly communication will be an essential part of meeting those goals and being accountable to the state. We will endeavor to build a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact one of our staff.

As the director/ lead teacher of the Loon Lake Home-Link, I am committed to serving the Loon Lake District, as well as our students and parents. I will make every effort to keep open communication with the district and the families we serve.

Sincerely,

Monica Coleston

LLHL Program Director

Resources for High School and Beyond Planning

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Fillable High School and Beyond Plan Template

Loon Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal-and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  Brad Van Dyne, Superintendent/Principal; 509-233-2212; bvandyne@loonlakeschool.org; 4001 Maple Street, Loon Lake, WA 99148.