Welcome to the GHC Parents & Guardians Portal
Granada Hills Charter (GHC) Schools' familiescan find important information here including portal login links, most frequently visited subpages, and opportunities to partner in your student's education.
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Home Access Center (HAC)
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Most Frequently Visited Subpages
Below are helpful links to the most accessed resources by our parents & guardians.
These resources are selected according to Google Analytics user behavior, search data, and parent polling.
Academic Calendar
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Grades TK-8 Program
Grades 9-12 Program
Staff Directory
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Visit our Communications Portal for school announcements, messages, news and event coverage.
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Parent Resources
School Governance
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Parent-Student Handbooks (TK-8,High School)
Get Involved
Download the GHCVolunteer Application Packetor pick up one in the main office of eitherthe Zelzah or Devonshire campus.
First,fill out our volunteer survey:
- Fundraise
- Leadership Opportunities
- Parent Committees and Organizations
- Possip Parent Surveys
- PTSA(TK-8)
- PTSA (High School)
- Volunteer Application Packet
Partnering with our parents
Our TK-12parents are our most valuable partners in helping our students succeed. As a community, we all need to work together to support and empower our students. Our goal is to have all parents and guardians be as active as possible in their student’seducation. Both GradesTK-8 and 9-12 programs have Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSAs) that hold regular meetings designed to support and inform parentsabout the issues impacting our students.Partnering with our parents sets the foundation for lifelong achievement.
Common Core Resources for Parents & Community
- Achieve the Core: Introduction
- CDE Common Core Resources Webpage
- K-8 California Common Core Standards Parent Handbook
- California PTA Parent Resources
- Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps
- Council of Great City Schools Common Core State Standards Video
- Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
- Learning Shifts for Parents and Students
- Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Practice Tests
- Smarter Balanced Resources for Engaging Parents and the Public
- Talking to Parents About the Common Core: Resources and Tips
Achieve the Core: Introduction
Achieve the Core: Introduce the Common Core to Parents and Community Members.
This informational toolkit for parents and community about the Common Core includes facilitator's guide and PowerPoint. The toolkit is designed for grades kindergarten through high school.
California Department of Education (CDE) Resources for Parents & Guardians
The California Department of Education has compiled a list of resources for parents and guardians interested in learning more about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how to support their children's attainment of these standards. Resources include informational flyers, handbooks, and guides.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/ccssresourcesparents.asp
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/tl/whatareccss.asp
CDE Common Core Resources Webpage
CDE Common Core Resources Webpage
This page provides information and resources about the academic content standards for mathematics and English Language Arts.
California Department of Education (CDE) Resources for Parents & Guardians (Multilingual Resources)
The California Department of Education has compiled Fact Sheets that provide an overview of the Common Core in 18 different languages.
http://inet2.cde.ca.gov/cmd/translatedparentaldoc.aspx?docid=7935-7940,8243-8255
K-8 California Common Core Standards Parent Handbook
K-8 California Common Core Standards Parent Handbook
This handbook, created by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) in consultation with the California State PTA, gives parents an introduction to California's CCSS and a summary of what students are expected to learn as they advance from kindergarten through grade eight.
California PTA Parent Resources
California PTA Parent Resources
The California PTA provides a variety of resources to help parents understand the Common Core State Standards. The resources include Frequently Asked Questions about the Common Core, Parents' Guide to Student Success, a list of additional resources, and articles of interest.
Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps
Council of Great City Schools Parent Roadmaps
The Council of Great City Schools has developed parent roadmaps for understanding the English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics CCSS in kindergarten through grade eight. The roadmaps explain to parents what children will be learning and how parents can support learning outside of the classroom. The Roadmaps are offered in English and Spanish.
http://www.cgcs.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=244
http://www.cgcs.org/Page/263
Council of Great City Schools Common Core State Standards Video
Council of Great City Schools Common Core State Standards Video
This three-minute video explains how the common core standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond. The video is also offered in Spanish:
Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
Hunt Institute and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
The Hunt Institute and CCSSO provide a video entitled, "A New Foundation for Student Success" which presents an introduction to the Common Core State Standards, including a brief history.
Learning Shifts for Parents and Students
Learning Shifts for Parents and Students
A critical component of a student's success in school is dependent on what and how they learn at home. This practical guide provides steps that parents can take to improve their child's learning of the Common Core. The guide is available in five languages.
http://www.engageny.org/resource/shifts-for-students-and-parents/
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Practice Tests
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Practice Tests
The Smarter Balanced tests, which will be administered in the 2014-15 academic year, will assess the full range of Common Core Standards in English language arts and mathematics in grades 3-8 and 11. Practice Test for this computer delivered test are available to schools and districts for practice and training purposes, professional development activities, and for discussions with parents, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders.
Smarter Balanced Resources for Engaging Parents and the Public
Smarter Balanced Resources for Engaging Parents and the Public
The Smarter Balanced Website lists a variety of resources including videos, parent guides, and access to the PTA Parents' Guides to Student Success.
Talking to Parents About the Common Core: Resources and Tips
Talking to Parents About the Common Core: Resources and Tips
This webpage provides videos and resources to help parents understand the CCSS including a webinar on learning to read the Core. Although designed for teachers, many parents have found this webinar to be straightforward and accessible. It also includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document and the previously cited PTA and Council of Great City Schools resources.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/09/13/talking-to-parents-about-the-ccss/
Common Core Communications with Parents & Community
- CDE Common Core Communications Toolkit for California
- National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)
- The Future Ready Project
- Insrtuctional Technology
CDE Common Core Communications Toolkit for California
This CDE Communications Handbook is intended to enhance and guide district communication efforts about the Common Core State Standards.
National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)
This page from the National School Public Relations Association provides many valuable resources for planning communications around Common Core State Standards for parents and community members. Please note that some resources are only available to NSPRA members.
The Future Ready Project
The Future Ready Project is a project of Achieve, and is designed to provide research-based communications that support a college and career-ready agenda, including Common Core State Standards. Included on this website are resources on Making the Case; Planning your Strategy; Finding Relevant Resources, and Defending the Common Core State Standards.
Insrtuctional Technology
Chromebook Protection Plan Overview:Granada Hills Charter (“GHC” or “School”) is pleased to offer parents/guardians an optional, low cost plan (the “Optional Protection Plan”) to cover accidental loss and damage to your student’s Chromebook. Under the Optional Protection Plan, your student’s Chromebook (“Device”) is protected against accidental damage, theft or loss. If the Optional Protection Plan is waived, you will be responsible to pay for the repair or replacement of your student's Device if it is stolen, lost or damaged, regardless of the circ*mstances leading to its loss or damage. It is important to understand that failure to pay for the repair or replacement of a Device will be treated like any other School debt and may preclude your student from participating in extracurricular, sports and graduation activities. The full replacement cost of the Device being issued to your student is currently $250. Depending on the type of damage to the Device, repairs may range from $35 to $100, or more, per instance.
The cost of the Optional Protection Plan is $25 per Device (non-refundable) and runs from the date of payment through the earlier of: (1) the first instructional day of the next academic year; (2) the last day of the current school year for graduating seniors; or (3) the last day of enrollment for exiting students.
There is no cost for the use of the Device. The Optional Protection Plan is provided by the School purely as a convenience and is not required. If you would like to sign-up for this optional protection plan, please complete the Chromebook Protection Plan Form included in your registration packet. As with all School-issued materials and equipment, it is imperative that the Device your student is issued be maintained and handled in a responsible manner and that it remains in operational condition throughout the school year.
Type of Damage | Examples |
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Liquid | Accidentally spilled drink |
Breakage | Broken AC or USB connector or missing keyboard key(s) |
Drop or Fall | Cracked screen or broken case |
Loss | Stolen from a car or home, etc.; police report filed - excludes loss of charger |
The Optional Protection Plan does not cover misuse, cosmetic damage, neglect, or intentional damage. Parents/guardians will be responsible for the entire cost of repairs or replacement to Devices damaged through misuse, neglect or intentional damage. GHC has the sole authority to assess damage and determine whether the damage was accidental and thereby eligible for repair/replacement or the result of misuse, neglect, or intentional damage. Multiple events may not be covered by this policy (i.e. more than two damage claims in one year may be deemed neglect and not covered by this policy). Damages caused by a student’s failure to exercise responsibility and due care of the device will be deemed negligent. In case of theft, vandalism, or other criminal acts, an official police report, or in the case of fire, an official fire report must be immediately sought by the parent/ guardian in order to qualify for coverage. This Optional Protection Plan will also replace one (1) lost Device at no additional cost to the student. However, if the Device is lost a second time, the student is responsible for the full cost of replacement for the lost item(s). GHC is not liable for the loss, damage, or costs arising from unauthorized use of the school-issued Device.
Optional Protection Plan
Program Cost/Coverage
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Coverage
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If a student’s enrollment is terminated from Granada Hills Charter for any reason, this insurance agreement becomes null and void on that date. There are no refunds once this agreement becomes active on the date the Chromebook is issued and payment is made. |
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