For Parent/Guardians

PARENT EVENT!

Click the flyer to register

How can parents support their students Academically?

Getting Started. Logging in to Chromebook and Connecting to WiFi: Info Here.
Students log into Canvas and Powerschool: Info Here.
Information for Parents to follow student work in Canvas: English and Spanish
Check Canvas for assignments and tests. Check Powerschool for grades.
Use GPS time for extra help from teachers. Here is a video explaining how it works: GPS Video.
Limit distractions. Teens are not mature enough to choose what they should do over what they want to do. The Chromebook blocks many online distractions. Have your student do school on the Chromebook rather than another computer or phone. Limit phone access to non-school hours.
How to Email Teachers.
1. Powerschool. Click on teacher's name and you will go into email.
2. School Directory. Send Message to teacher. Click to get to the directory.
How to contact counselors for support. Click here to email counselor or make appointment with counselor.

How can Parents support their students emotionally?

Structure and Reliable Routines
1. Get up at the same time every day. Breakfast at the same time.
Provide as best as possible a designated work space.
Insist that students attend all classes.
Help the kids find ways to connect safely with friends.
Expect a bumpy ride and offer quiet and steady compassion rather than advice. Listen instead of fix. Normalize the stressfulness of the situation.
Remember that teens experience emotions more intensely than adults.
Plenty of sleep and physical activity.

Resources for Parent/Guardians

@ School

What emotional supports are available for students?

Student services staff (school counselors, social workers and psychologists) are available to students during this time. Counseling is available for students via web or phone. We encourage students and families to reach out to their school's staff members.

If students or parents are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the mobile crisis team at 704-566-3410 (option 1). This free service is available 24-7 to all community members, and we have a team who specifically serves CMS students.