Parent Tech Tips for April 8, 2023
Posted on 04/08/2023
Finish Fierce
The final marking period of this school year has begun. Each week, we will be focusing on a new topic to help you prepare for the end of the school year. This week we will be focusing on college-ready assessments.
For high school students, the spring is often the time when students take college-ready assessments like the SAT and ACT. Did you know that OCPS provides every 11th grade student the opportunity to take the ACT online for FREE at their school? It’s true, and it's coming soon (Tuesday, April 18, 2023). The ACT is computer based and it is important that all students bring their device fully charged to school on this day.
Take Action:
If your child is in 11th grade, mark ACT Testing Day, April 18, on your calendar.
Familiarize yourself with BrainFuse which has live ACT tutoring and full length ACT practice tests available. Watch a brief video overview of the resource.
NOTE: The information can also be found on the OCPS Current Families site under Finish Fierce.
Progress Reports are coming
Progress Reports for the fourth marking period will be available on Thursday, April 27. Now is the time to check your child's grades and support them by ensuring they do not have any missing assignments. Missing assignments, which are not submitted, can result in a lower overall grade. The best place to do this is in Skyward Family Access. This is the official gradebook in OCPS. If you cannot login to the OCPS Parent Portal and enter Skyward Family Access, please submit an OCPS Parent Portal Concerns Form
NOTE: The information can also be found on the OCPS Current Families site under Finish Fierce.
Does your child have a birthday in April, May, June, or July? The end of the school year can be hectic and Food and Nutrition Services wants to help you celebrate your child’s birthday at school. Parents can order birthday treats that will be delivered right to your child’s class with as little as one week’s notice. Order today.
Save the Dates for upcoming Parent Academies
These virtual family events are designed to help you support your student. Event information can be found on the OCPS website calendar, your school website calendar, on the OCPS Facebook events page and on the Parent Academy registration page.
Digital Tools for Multilingual Families to Help with Homework - April 13, 6 - 7 p.m.
Involving the Whole Family: Game Nights with a Purpose - April 20, 6 - 7 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: Spring Testing & Assessment - April 26, 12 p.m. on the OCPS Facebook page
Register in advance
Parent Engagement Checklist
Register for upcoming Parent Academies
Check for missing assignments