Parents
Thank you for choosing the Columbus City Schools Digital Academy
We know when it comes to your child's education, you have a lot of choices. We also know that your role as a parent has become much more challenging during these unique times. Please know, we are here to help. Please check out the resources below and if you are in need of direct assistance or have a need, please let us know. Thank you again for choosing CCSDA, we look forward to your child's success!
Sincerely,
Pegeen Cleary Potts, Director Email: pcleary9052@columbus.k12.oh.us
Parent Responsibilities
Parents and Family Support Matters
No matter your child's age your involvement is the key to their success. Check Parent Portal regularly to monitor student's grades, attendance and more. Read the Weekly Updates to stay up to date and engaged.
Attendance and Engagement Matters
CCS students are required to document attendance, complete assignments, and check in with mentors daily. Please ensure students sign into their Student Portal daily to capture attendance.
Parent Resources
Mentors Mentors are assigned by home school and are available for general questions and support
Teachers of Record are grade level or content specialistsTeachers of Record who grade assignments, provide tutoring and related support
Not sure who to talk to or where to find what you need? Contact us and we will support you.
Email TEL: 614-365-5485
Curriculum Resources and How-To Videos
Edgenuity, Grades K-5
Edgenuity is CCSDA's digital curriculum for Language Arts, Math, and Science for students in grades K-5.
Edgenuity staff will continue to add resources as they are built, including more documents with translation into the Spanish language.
Username: student #@columbus.k12.oh.us and
Password: student number
The new Parent Help Center includes videos, in Spanish and English, to introduce parents/guardians to the Buzz LMS and Genius SIS, along with PDFs of common questions and general information about helping students be successful with virtual learning.
When Technical issues arise, parents/guardians can submit a ticket through the Help Center to receive assistance. These tickets will go directly to the Instructional Services Operations team.
Apex, Grades 6-12
Apex is CCSDA digital curriculum for Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Elective Courses for students in grades 6-12. Please see these links below for support.
Student Login
username: Student #
password: columbus
Support
TEL: 1.800.453.1454
Help Desk Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 7:00 pm PT
Technology Support
Check out the Parents page to access how-to videos for Edgenuity and Apex and other related resources
Click here to see how to access Parent Portal, update contact information, etc,
Access daily attendance, grades, missing assignments, and more
General Technical Support
Call the CCS Help Desk at 614-365-8425 for tech support with computer and technical issues,
District & Community Resources
Contact your homeschool principal for Chromebook or hotspot requests
Check out the Fuel Up Meal Distribution program for breakfast and lunch
Contact Learning Extension Centers for supervised learning sites
Connect with Columbus Metropolitan Libraries other resources for learners
Documents and Forms
If students forget to sign-in by 11:00 pm click here to fill out the Attendance Form
Complete the Class Change Request Form to request a modified schedule
Testing Forms
Must be completed to take state tests at home school. New form coming soon.
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