FAMILY COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT
Adult family members need to ensure they have an active ParentVUE account . Having an active and updated ParentVUE account allows you to see your child ’ s grade in realtime , set-up academic alerts , and view their class schedule and attendance . You can also complete athletic registrations here , apply for meal benefits and register for MY Payments Plus to place money on your child ’ s lunch account , and edit your child ’ s emergency contact information . Please click here for more information in English , and click here for information in Spanish .
In addition , adult family members need to make sure they have an active CTLS Parent account to ensure they are receiving timely and important information from Smitha each week . Please visit the CTLS page for more information .
• School Website
• Email : All Smitha Middle School faculty members have an email address .
• Student Email : first name . lastname @ students . cobbk12 . org ( jane . smith @ students . cobbk12 . org ) To email teachers only .
• StudentVue : A student information system that allows students to keep track of their grades .
• Grade Reports : Every 4 ½ weeks students receive a progress report for parents / families . These reports are also available via ParentVue .
• Synergy Gradebook : A web-based student information system that allows parents / families to view student grades , missing assignments , and attendance . First time users must secure an activation key ( one per family ) from the Parent Facilitator at Smitha . Valid identification of the enrolling adult is required to secure the activation key .
• School Counselors : Grade level counselors are available to arrange conferences related to students ’ well-being . They work with students in one of three settings : one on one with a “ counselor request form ,” small group facilitation that may address issues such as coping with stress , conflict resolution or peer pressure . Additionally , counselors provide classroom lessons related to issues such as testing taking skills , bullying and career exploration .
• Instagram : @ smithamiddleccsd
• Twitter : @ SmithaCardinals
Ways to Engage at Smitha ! We seek to maintain an active partnership with our parents as we work together to ensure a successful learning experience for our students . Open communication is a critical component of a healthy relationship between the school and the parents . Attending parent / teacher conferences , communicating via phone calls , text messages , or email , as well as accessing CTLS Parent are all highly effective methods to maintain
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