Parent University
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Cumberland Academy 6-12 regularly hosts presentations specifically for parents to familiarize them with different programs and tools used by our school or to address current issues or events. Keep watch of our calendar for upcoming presentations. After the presentation, a recording of the information will be posted here. Videos may require a password which will be posted as well. Please let us know if there are topics you would like covered that would benefit our parent population.
Previous Parent University Sessions
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Spring 2024 End-Of-Year Events, Testing, and More
Get information about all of our end-of-year events including testing, graduation, and more.
Video (Password = ParUni042524)
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Spring 2024 Testing, Alongside App, Events, and More
Get lots of information about events, counseling tools, spring testing, and more.
Video (Password = ParUni030724)
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Fall 2023 Exams, Spring Schedules, Upcoming Events, & More
Be sure to be informed. Get all of the information on Fall exams, Spring schedules, upcoming events, and more!
- Presentation Slides - Links in slides can be opened.
- Video (Password = wQPN3Jxt)
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Parents - Get Connected
It is important for parents/guardians to get and stay connected to their child's school. Here are some ways to fulfill your role as a learning coach.
- Presentation Slides
- Video (Edited to blur student info)
- PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Request a Parent Portal letter from your child's school counselor. See the staff directory.
- Instructions for completing online forms
- Canvas Observer Account
- ClassDojo - Contact your child's teacher for a direct invitation.
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Parent & Student Orientation
August 22, 2022
In August 2022, we held in-person orientation sessions for students and parents. This video contains the information we covered.
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Canvas for Parents
September 8, 2021
Parents, get a tour of Canvas. Get familiar with the learning platform your students will be using at Cumberland Academy.
Video password = 3CtrKar8
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Cyber Safety
October 20, 2021
Cyber Safety is not just about identity theft. This presentation discusses information privacy, inappropriate content, sexting, and your digital footprint.
Cyber Safety Presentation Recording
Password: RwpUKSn7
Parent Resources
GO HERE! NetSmartz Parent Resources - Presentations and information sheets to help parents teach their children
- NetSmartzKids - Online videos and games designed to teach young kids internet safety
- CCS Family Academy Presentation on Internet Safety - CCS offers monthly sessions through their Family Academy. This is the presentation on internet safety.
- InternetSafety101 - Their motto is “Educating, Equipping, and Empowering Parents.”
- CyberTipline Report - Statistics on reports submitted through CyberTipline
- Common Sense Media - Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids.
- Plugged In - Plugged In exists to help you and your family make family appropriate entertainment choices - movies, tv, games, music, books, even YouTube channels
- Chat Acronyms - Acronyms parents should know
- NCSBI - NC State Bureau of Investigations has a page addressing crimes involving children and the internet.
- ICAC Task Force - The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has a great list of these and other resources.
- Family Online Safety Institute - Well-cultivated collection of resources for parents including app/website specific information.
- Smart Phone & Social Media Safety Guide - A helpful guide to applying these tips to smart phones (We want to send a special thank you to our friends at Lyndhurst STEM Club for this awesome resource!)
- Resources for Protecting Children Online - A collection of information and resources compiled by Joslyn Law Firm. (Another special thank you goes out to Sarah, a student in the Hastings Center Internet and Social Media Safety workshop, for sharing this with our community!)
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Testing Requirements
November 17, 2021
Learn all about the NC State Testing Requirements and what that means for our Cumberland Academy virtual students.
State Testing Presentation Recording
Password: cV5M9dtY
State Testing Presentation Slides
State Testing Parent Resources
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Cumberland County Public Library Resources
Carla Brooks, Program Director for Cumberland County Public Libraries, presented a number of free resources for students, teachers, and parents.
Cumberland County Public Library Presentation Video
Password: UmeBwMP9
Cumberland County Public Library Resources
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Introduction
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The library is now fee free
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Hotspots available
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Steps to getting a library card and to our resources
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Biography in Context
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Brainfuse
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CultureGrams
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Learning Express Library
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NC Digital Library
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NoveList
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ProQuest Central
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Science Online
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Transparent Language
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Cumberland County Public Library YouTube Channel
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