Monday Morning Update
Online Program ~ May 11, 2020
COMPASS SCHOOL NEWS
ASSESSMENTS ~ Please log in to Edgenuity (scholars in grades 6-12) or Istation (scholars in grades K-5) and take your assessments! Show what you know! Please add these assessments to your calendar, to be completed by Friday, May 29. Reach out to your homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
AVID ~ Attention current and former AVID Elective scholars and learning coaches: The AVID Program needs your feedback. If you have been positively affected by the AVID Elective or any of the teaching strategies used in your courses, please take a few minutes and let us know by completing this form. Constructive suggestions for improvement are welcome, too!
Not a current or former AVID Elective scholar? To learn more about the AVID Elective course and how AVID can help you prepare for life after High School, please RSVP for this week’s AVID Elective Information session.
BLOG ~ May is a month of celebration and continued leadership opportunities for CCS. Check out our latest blog: A Word From Our Superintendent: A Leader During Unprecedented Times.
CCS IN THE NEWS ~ Great news, as CCS of Yolo, is granted Initial accreditation status through June 30, 2023, by the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)!
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINATION(S) ~ Scholars and learning coaches - we need your help to recognize and celebrate our staff through our Scholars’ Choice Employee of the Year Program! Honor those staff who have positively impacted your year during National Charter Schools Week by nominating them as your Scholars’ Choice Employee of the Year!
ENERGY BUS TIP OF THE WEEK ~ Post a sticky note with a positive message in someone else’s or your workspace.
NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK AND DAY OF THE TEACHER ~ All week, as we celebrate National Charter Schools Week, share what makes Compass unique! And Wednesday, May 13, on California Day of the Teacher, let’s continue to make our teachers feel special!
Stay tuned next week for National Classified School Employees Week!
NEW ONLINE CURRICULUM ~ Join us monthly to learn what’s to come for the 2020-21 school year with the new Accelerate Education program! Our third session, on The Learning Coach Experience, is this Wednesday, May 13 at 1 pm for scholars in grades K-5, and 7 pm for scholars in grades 6-12. Visit ParentSquare to learn more and to RSVP!
ONLINE HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT ~ In the next few MMU’s, we will be highlighting “Learning Coach Expectations” as reminders of how our Learning Coaches can best support their scholars to ensure a strong finish for the school year!
Learning Coach Expectations (page 20): Monitor scholar progress and initiate conversations about progress before there is an issue.
RE-ENROLLMENT ~ Our 2020-21 re-enrollment window is open! If you have not done so already, please be sure to complete our re-enrollment process through Reg Online (link is in your inbox from enrollment@compasscharters.org), which asks if your scholar(s) will be returning to continue their educational journey with us next year (and we do hope you are!). The deadline to re-enroll is Tuesday, June 30.
K-8 SCHOOL NEWS
ELEMENTARY UPDATES ~ Ms. Popelar will be diving into an exciting new unit, Build a Zoo! Join the fun this Friday, May 15, at 9 am in Ms. Popelar’s Virtual Classroom.
For more details on elementary happenings this week, check out our Online K-5 Website!
MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES ~ The end of the school year is approaching, and it’s time to make sure that you have an action plan to ensure you pass all your classes. If you’re having trouble deciding which assignments need the most focus on at this time, reach out to your homeroom teacher today!
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES ~ Does your scholar have a plan to finish their courses on time? With only five more weeks left in the semester, scholars are strongly encouraged to use their time wisely to ensure all classes are finished by Friday, June 12. If you need help creating a plan, reach out to your homeroom teacher.
COUNSELING NEWS
FEATURED COUNSELING SERVICES LESSON
Moving Up Transition Meetings - tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 in the Counseling Learning Lab
Your Compass Counseling Department will be presenting our annual Transition Orientations to our 5 and 8 grade scholars! Join us to receive some very important information about transitioning to Middle School and High School, and the course selection process for the 2020-21 school year. Invitations to attend have been sent to scholars; if you have not received an invitation for these sessions, please contact Mataya Olson, College & Career Readiness Counselor.
Online Program Session Information
Options Program Session Information
2020-21 COURSE SELECTION PROCESS
It is time to begin the middle and high school course request process for the 2020-21 school year. The goal for all scholars requesting courses for the next school year should be to choose courses that are rigorous to their academic level and relevant to individual interests. Counselors will be emailing Counseling Planning Packets to scholars in grades 6-12 on May 12 and13 with more details. Course selection forms are due no later than Wednesday, May 20.
COUNSELING SURVEY
As professional school counselors, we are committed to proactive collaboration with scholars and learning coaches to provide equitable school counseling services that promote academic success, personal/social growth, and college/career readiness skills. In an ongoing effort to continuously improve our services, the counseling team would appreciate your assistance in completing this survey. We thank you in advance for your valued feedback and look forward to receiving your response.
WEBGRANTS 4 STUDENTS (WGS)
Seniors, have you created your WebGrants 4 Students account? The goal is to provide you with the resources, information, and tools needed to assist you with the college financial aid process. WGS will allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(s) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes, make corrections, and post leave of absence requests. It is important for you to understand that your WGS account does not replace your School or FAFSA accounts. Each account must be monitored and managed independently. Visit the WebGrants 4 Students website to manage your California grants.
Enjoy a detailed list of Spring 2020 helpful college and career planning resources for middle and high school scholars.
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS
FEATURED ARTICLE ~ Tips for Developing Organizational Skills in Children: Developing good organizational skills is a critical ingredient for success in school and life. Although some people by nature are more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a scholar become more organized. The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities has compiled a list of strategies that parents can use to help their scholar develop good organizational skills.
FEATURED ARTICLE ~ What is Executive Functioning: The term "executive functioning" has become a common buzzword in schools and psychology offices. This is more than just a passing fad. Neuropsychologists have been studying these skills for many years. We believe that the focus on executive functioning represents a significant advancement in our understanding of children (and adults!) and their unique profile of strengths and weaknesses.
FEATURED WEBINAR ~ Happy and Healthy at Home: Student Mental Health and Distance Learning: This webinar this Wednesday, May 6, at 1 pm, will discuss this “new normal” of distance learning. We will dive into the trends of how and what scholars are doing, as seen through Gaggle’s data, as well as how educators can keep scholars safe and connected while learning at home.
ENGAGEMENT NEWS
VIRTUAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT ~ Become a Lock Your Meds Ambassador! Help us spread the word about one of the most prevalent problems in our nation: Prescription Drug Abuse. This is a national effort, and Ambassadors can help from anywhere in the country. Volunteer hours will be awarded by posting on social media and giving virtual mini-presentations. Ambassadors must be enrolled in high school and be at least 14 years old. We will also learn about the #ChooseKindness campaign! Click here to learn more about our virtual scholar workshop for this project that will be held this Friday, May 15!
CLUB SPOTLIGHT ~ National Honor Society (NHS) is built on academic excellence and community service. High school scholars who obtain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above are invited to join. From "Heal the Bay" to college admissions sessions, NHS is committed to scholarly excellence to enter top tier universities. Please note an application process that a 3.0 GPA is required, having completed at least one semester at CCS, and be in 10-12 grade. To learn more about this club or any of our other scholar clubs, please visit the Parents & Scholars section of our CCS website.
FIELD TRIP AND EVENTS
Upcoming Virtual Engagement Events ~
*In response to COVID-19, we continue to add exciting live virtual engagement opportunities & have also compiled a list of resources for you to use while at home.
*Please view the details at the links below and fill out the virtual event registration for each event that your scholar(s) would like to attend.
Tuesday, May 12 – Virtual Scholar Workshop - Virtual College Tour (UC’s - University of California Schools)
Wednesday, May 13 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Virtual Origami
Thursday, May 14 – Virtual Scholar Workshop - Survival Spanish
Friday, May 15 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Lock Your Meds Virtual Ambassador Program
Tuesday, May 19 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Virtual College Tour (Private Colleges)
Wednesday, May 20 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Scholar Social Hour: Dance Party
Thursday, May 21 - Virtual Scholar Workshop - Relaxation Yoga #ParksFromHome
Compass Charter Schools
- Ashley Daugherty, Online K-8 Coordinator, at adaugherty@compasscharters.org.
- Janae Smith, Online High School Coordinator, at jsmith@compasscharters.org.
- Erin Smith, Director of Online Learning, at esmith@compasscharters.org.
Email: info@compasscharters.org
Website: www.compasscharters.org
Location: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Phone: 855-937-4227
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