Family Resource Corner
Connecting our CCS Families to Updates & Valuable Resources!
HERE AT BRIGGS HIGH SCHOOL, WE WANT EVERY STUDENT AND FAMILY TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VALUED AND THAT WE CARE!
FREE TUITION @ OHIO UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUS - FALL 2022
This renewable pilot program will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend an Ohio University regional campus for fall 2022 incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.
- To qualify for the OHIO Regional Promise Award for Fall 2022*:Submit your application by May 15, 2022. Application fee waived with code: OHIORegionalPromise.
- Send your high school transcript showing that you’ve earned a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Submit 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results to OHIO by May 15, 2022, and qualify for the federal Pell Grant (See Link Below).
- Enroll for the fall 2022 semester as a full-time, first-year, degree-seeking student on one of OHIO’s regional campuses.
* Subject to eligibility requirements defined in the Frequently Asked Questions. Cumulative weighted or unweighted GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale; OHIO will recalculate GPAs to 4.0 scale as needed.
SUMMER JOBS!
2022 Camp Mary Orton is Hiring
YMCA Kids Place is Now Hiring for 2022 Summer Program!!!!
YWCA Columbus is HIRING NOW for the 2022 Summer Kids Place Summer Program! We are looking for awesome people to help us staff our Kids Place centers, which provide before and after-school child care programs during the school year and fun, engaging care programs in the summer. Kids Place centers are located at elementary schools in Westerville, Gahanna and Columbus
https://www.ywcacolumbus.org/about-us/join-our-team/join-our-team-kids-place/Green Teens- Highland Youth Garden is hiring!!
INTERESTED IN SPENDING YOUR SUMMER WORKING IN A GARDEN AND EARNING MONEY?
Green Teens is a 9-week long, paid summer program for Westside teens ages 14-19. Youth who join the Green Teen crew are in for a life-changing summer: they work hard in the garden, gain essential job & life skills, learn all about growing and cooking food, engage in food justice issues, and help run the Garden Market. https://www.highlandyouthgarden.org/green-teens-infoHappy Spring Break, CCS 2024 & 2025 Students and Family Members!
Your final CCS Freshman & Sophomore Update includes information on grading, testing, college fairs, creating a plan for the rest of your high school courses, summer opportunities and more! https://www.smore.com/6hwf1
Please check in with your school counselor if you have any questions!
Take good care,
The CCS Office of School Counseling
Happy May CCS Seniors & Family Members!
Your FINAL CCS Senior Update includes information on graduation, more scholarships, more jobs and parent information!
Please check in with your school counselor if you have any questions!
May your next chapter be happy & successful,
The CCS Office of School Counseling
Sign Up For Our Text Remind Today For Additional Community Resources Sent Straight To Your Phone
Sign Up for the Briggs Remind App
Dr. Milligan sends out quick messages to students and parents via the Remind App. It’s a simple way to get quick updates from the school directly to your phone. Follow these steps to sign up:
∙ Step 1: Create a new text in whatever texting app you use.
∙ Step 2: Type the number 81010 where you would usually type a phone number.
∙ Step 3: In the body of the text put in the group code associated with your category below. ∙ Step 4: You will receive a text that asks you to
click on the link to download (if you do not already have it)
Class of 2022 Students/Parents last names A-L @9d3e2b
Class of 2022 Students/Parents last names M-Z @9d3e2bh
Class of 2023 Students/Parents last names A-L @7c9echh
Class of 2023 Students/Parents last names M-Z @7c9ech
Class of 2024 Students/Parents last names A-L @9c4adfc
Class of 2024 Students/Parents last names M-Z @42c7b8
Class of 2025 Students/Parents last names A-L @h4e4k43
Class of 2025 Students/Parents last names M-Z @6f9efke
*If you were signed up for Briggs Remind last year you do not need to sign up again.
A Guide For Family Fun Activities Around Columbus
A reduced rate family membership for families in eligible programs with proof of participation: CareSource, Ohio Directions card, Medicaid card, W.I.C. card or Molina card.
$35 plus tax
Community Days
The Conservatory is free* for residents of Franklin County and the City of Columbus on the first Sunday of each month during regular operating hours of 10am to 5pm.
Reservation and ID required. Limited space
Free Admission at the Columbus Zoo
Our friends at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are partnering with the American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation to host CCS Family Days throughout May. CCS families will receive two free tickets per student on the following days:
● May 7;
● May 14-15; or
● May 21-22.
Each family day event includes a limited number of tickets, and does not include parking. The zoo is partnering with COTA to provide transportation – and additional discounted tickets – for families.
In addition to the upcoming CCS Family Days, a unique “Zooventure” photo scavenger hunt will be available. As you explore the zoo, you’re encouraged to capture and share your incredible photos using the hashtag #CCSZooventure and tagging Columbus City Schools and Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in your posts.
Regular Price: $45
1160 Hunter Ave. Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 645-612
Homework Help
Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
Paper 24/7 Tutoring Access For Students
Columbus City Schools offers FREE unlimited 24/7 academic support for our students through a company called Paper. This new service offers our students in 6th-12th grade access to immediate 1:1 tutoring help for all subjects, as and when they need it.
Need someone to talk through a particularly tough math problem? A Paper Tutor will be there to assist students within seconds. Need someone to read an essay and make suggestions on how you can improve it before submitting? A Paper Tutor will be there to assist students.
No matter what a student's academic needs are, Paper’s expert learning assistants are available to help 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Just log in and ask a question! Students can login through Clever by clicking on the Paper icon.
Local Community Support Agencies
Franklin County Youth Build
Do you know a young person who dropped out of high school, just got released from incarceration, aged-out of foster care, homeless or just an emerging young adult between the ages 18-24 within Columbus, Ohio who is not working nor in-school?
Youth Over Us In, Franklin County YouthBuild is accepting applications TODAY!
Call: 614-425-0238 or 614-312-1382
https://fcyouthbuild.org/sign-up/
Food Pantries
LSS 211 Central Ohio
Information and Resource Services
Social and Emotional Support
Lower Lights Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering high-quality, affordable health care services to every patient.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JJ2RUql77_rWQWxPRHtMAMlHOPYRThJ/view
Language/Interpreter Support
English as second language
ESL Language Assistance and Call Center
Remote Learning Information Translated
COVID-19 Information Translated
ETSS- Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services is an outreach organization focused on the Ethiopian refugee and immigrant community.
Help individuals and families from over 50 countries and cultures in programs ranging from
- after school
- summer academic
- ESOL Classes
- job preparedness and placement
- health and mental wellness
OHIO HISPANIC COALITION COALICIÓN HISPANA DE OHIO offers bilingual and bicultural direct services aimed to best serve Latino/Hispanic community members in the Central Ohio area.
Housing/Utility Support
Rent Assistance Hub for Tenants + Landlords
Need help
with rent?
No one in Franklin County should lose their home or their rental income because of COVID-19. Central Ohio renters and landlords can get up to 18 months of help.
https://www.rentful614.com/Pet Support/Pantries
Check and Connect Calls
Happy New Year!
I am writing to each of you because we at Briggs High School understand the negative impact that COVID-19 has placed on many of our families, which is why this year CCS began a new call initiative called Check and Connect.
Check and Connect is a way for us to hear what you are experiencing in real-time and provide you with up-to-date information about social, health, and government services. It is also a way to remind you of upcoming district and building events.
We know that calls during the day may make you think we are calling about a concern with your child, which is why I want to inform you that any call from a private number will be a check and connect call from me or Ms. Abdiaziz
Please know that we are all in this together and I am looking forward to partnering with you this 2021-2022 academic year.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
Ms. Sheila Warbington
Briggs Family Ambassador
swarbington@columbus.k12.oh.us
or
Ms. Habibo Abdiaziz
Briggs Family Ambassador
Briggs Family Ambassador
My name is Sheila Warbington and I am the Family Ambassador here at Briggs. This will be my 4th year serving as a Family Ambassador with Columbus City Schools and my 1st year at Briggs. I am so excited to assist and connect you all with resources and more. I am a mother of 6 and I have a freshman and senior that attend Briggs. I enjoy spending time with my family and home remodeling projects. I'm looking forward to getting to know each of our wonderful Briggs HS families!
Email: swarbington@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/briggshs
Location: 2555 Briggs Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-365-5915
Briggs Bilingual Family Ambassador
My name is Habibo Abdiaziz. This is my first year serving as a Family Ambassador. I am excited to join the Briggs HS team. I am a former graduate of Briggs. I am a mother of 3 daughters and during my free time I enjoy finding new adventures outdoors with my girls. I speak 3 languages (Somali, May May and English). I look forward to getting to know all of our Briggs Families!
Email: habdiaziz@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/briggshs
Location: 2555 Briggs Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-662-0889
Our role as a Family Ambassador
● Connect families to community based services, school counselor and social worker.
● Advise families on volunteer opportunities.
● Maintain open communication with families regarding important academic events and information.
● Coach and mentor families to advocate on behalf of their child’s education .
Ways you can get involved as a parent/ caregiver
● Communicate with school teacher and/or staff about any curriculum and educational concerns.
● Make sure your contact information is up to date in our system .
● Attend monthly/weekly parent meetings and/ or workshops.
● Sign up for text remind to get
information on additional community services, programs and
events.
● Attend and participate in district wide events.