Parent Portal

Achieve the Core: Introduce the Common Core to Parents and Community Members.

This informational toolkit for parents and community about the Common Core includes facilitator's guide and PowerPoint. The toolkit is designed for grades kindergarten through high school.

http://www.achievethecore.org/common-core-intro-for-parents

California Department of Education (CDE) Resources for Parents & Guardians

The California Department of Education has compiled a list of resources for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how to support their children's attainment of these standards. Resources include informational flyers, handbooks, and guides.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/ccssresourcesparents.asp
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp

CDE Common Core Resources Webpage

This page provides information and resources about the academic content standards for mathematics and English Language Arts.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

California Department of Education (CDE) Resources for Parents & Guardians (Multilingual Resources)

The California Department of Education has compiled Fact Sheets that provide an overview of the Common Core in 18 different languages.

http://inet2.cde.ca.gov/cmd/translatedparentaldoc.aspx?docid=7935-7940,8243-8255

K-8 California Common Core Standards Parent Handbook

This handbook, created by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) in consultation with the California State PTA, gives parents an introduction to California's CCSS and a summary of what students are expected to learn as they advance from kindergarten through grade eight.

K-8 California's Common Core Standards Parent Handbook

California PTA Parent Resources

The California PTA provides a variety of resources to help parents understand the Common Core State Standards. The resources include Frequently Asked Questions about the Common Core, Parents' Guide to Student Success, a list of additional resources, and articles of interest.

http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/e-standards.cfm

Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps

The Council of Great City Schools has developed parent roadmaps for understanding the English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics CCSS in kindergarten through grade eight. The roadmaps explain to parents what children will be learning and how parents can support learning outside of the classroom. The Roadmaps are offered in English and Spanish.

http://www.cgcs.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=244
http://www.cgcs.org/Page/263

Council of Great City Schools Common Core State Standards Video

This three-minute video explains how the common core standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond. The video is also offered in Spanish:

http://www.commoncoreworks.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=239

Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

The Hunt Institute and CCSSO provide a video entitled, "A New Foundation for Student Success" which presents an introduction to the Common Core State Standards, including a brief history.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp

Learning Shifts for Parents and Students

A critical component of a student's success in school is dependent on what and how they learn at home. This practical guide provides steps that parents can take to improve their child's learning of the Common Core. The guide is available in five languages.

http://www.engageny.org/resource/shifts-for-students-and-parents/

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Practice Tests

The Smarter Balanced tests, which will be administered in the 2014-15 academic year, will assess the full range of Common Core Standards in English language arts and mathematics in grades 3-8 and 11. Practice Test for this computer delivered test are available to schools and districts for practice and training purposes, professional development activities, and for discussions with parents, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders.

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/

Smarter Balanced Resources for Engaging Parents and the Public

The Smarter Balanced Website lists a variety of resources including videos, parent guides, and access to the PTA Parents' Guides to Student Success.

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/parents/

Talking to Parents About the Common Core: Resources and Tips

This webpage provides videos and resources to help parents understand the CCSS including a webinar on learning to read the Core. Although designed for teachers, many parents have found this webinar to be straightforward and accessible. It also includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and the previously cited PTA and Council of Great City Schools resources.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/09/13/talking-to-parents-about-the-ccss/

This CDE Communications Handbook is intended to enhance and guide district communication efforts about the Common Core State Standards.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/communicationskit.asp

This page from the National School Public Relations Association provides many valuable resources for planning communications around Common Core State Standards for parents and community members. Please note that some resources are only available to NSPRA members.

http://www.nspra.org/commoncore/rationale

The Future Ready Project is a project of Achieve, and is designed to provide research-based communications that support a college and career-ready agenda, including Common Core State Standards. Included on this website are resources on Making the Case; Planning your Strategy; Finding Relevant Resources, and Defending the Common Core State Standards.

http://www.achieve.org/future-ready

Chromebook Protection Plan Overview: Granada Hills Charter (“GHC” or “School”) is pleased to offer parents/guardians an optional, low cost plan (the “Optional Protection Plan”) to cover accidental loss and damage to your student’s Chromebook. Under the Optional Protection Plan, your student’s Chromebook (“Device”) is protected against accidental damage, theft or loss. If the Optional Protection Plan is waived, you will be responsible to pay for the repair or replacement of your student's Device if it is stolen, lost or damaged, regardless of the circumstances leading to its loss or damage. It is important to understand that failure to pay for the repair or replacement of a Device will be treated like any other School debt and may preclude your student from participating in extracurricular, sports and graduation activities. The full replacement cost of the Device being issued to your student is currently $250. Depending on the type of damage to the Device, repairs may range from $35 to $100, or more, per instance.

The cost of the Optional Protection Plan is $25 per Device (non-refundable) and runs from the date of payment through the earlier of: (1) the first instructional day of the next academic year; (2) the last day of the current school year for graduating seniors; or (3) the last day of enrollment for exiting students.

There is no cost for the use of the Device. The Optional Protection Plan is provided by the School purely as a convenience and is not required. If you would like to sign-up for this optional protection plan, please complete the Chromebook Protection Plan Form included in your registration packet. As with all School-issued materials and equipment, it is imperative that the Device your student is issued be maintained and handled in a responsible manner and that it remains in operational condition throughout the school year.

The Optional Protection Plan does not cover misuse, cosmetic damage, neglect, or intentional damage. Parents/guardians will be responsible for the entire cost of repairs or replacement to Devices damaged through misuse, neglect or intentional damage. GHC has the sole authority to assess damage and determine whether the damage was accidental and thereby eligible for repair/replacement or the result of misuse, neglect, or intentional damage. Multiple events may not be covered by this policy (i.e. more than two damage claims in one year may be deemed neglect and not covered by this policy). Damages caused by a student’s failure to exercise responsibility and due care of the device will be deemed negligent. In case of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, an official police report, or in the case of fire, an official fire report must be immediately sought by the parent/ guardian in order to qualify for coverage. This Optional Protection Plan will also replace one (1) lost Device at no additional cost to the student. However, if the Device is lost a second time, the student is responsible for the full cost of replacement for the lost item(s). GHC is not liable for the loss, damage, or costs arising from unauthorized use of the school-issued Device.

Optional Protection Plan