Resources for a Successful Year
You can do it! We can help!
School is not always easy, even when you can 'do school' in your pajamas on the couch. However, there are ways to increase your chances of success. Take the time to look over this guide and reach out to your teacher for additional support.
Your Guide to a Great School Year
Use the links below to ensure that your student is prepared for a great year! One step at a time- this is the beginning of something GREAT!
Download Mozilla Firefox
For the best experience, we recommend the Mozilla Firefox browser: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/ .
Download Java
If you've not already, download Java before accessing your Strong Start Class Connects Sessions and online school.
Download Blackboard
If you've not already, Blackboard helps you access your Strong Start Class Connects sessions.
Download Adobe Flash Player
If you've not already, download Adobe Flash Player before accessing your Strong Start and Class Connects Sessions.
Office 365 Set-up
Click Here To Download Office 365 (Free) and Set Up Your Student Email Account.
A short video to explain the email system is found here.
A short video to explain the email system is found here.
Complete Your Online Learning Course
You'll find this course in your Lesson or Class Plan. This provides you with pertinent information you'll need for a successful year.
Complete Beginning of Year Assessment
Contact your homeroom teacher for information on how to access and complete STAR 360 Assessments (grades 3-12).
Attend Your Teachers' Orientations
These sessions are SUPER HELPFUL for students and their learning coaches! If you missed the live sessions, access the recordings so that you're prepared.
Additional Resources for Success
CASC General Info:
- CASC Student-Parent Handbook
- School Supply List for CASC
- CASC 2017-2018 Academic Calendar
- CASC Events Calendar or Events on Facebook
- Adjusting Time Zones in LC Account
Starting off Strong
Time Management/Scheduling/Planning
- Time Management for LCs and Students
- Time Commitment as a Learning Coach
- Routines and Schedules
- Using Goals to Plan and Schedule for MS and HS
- Strategic Scheduling
- Planning Your Day (for grades 6-12)
Progress/Grades
- Monitoring Progress for Elementary Students
- Monitoring Progress for Middle and High School Students
- Understanding your Student's Schedule - what's been completed
Behavioral/Motivational
Student Management and Motivation Resources from SchoolingEffectivelyatHome.com
K12 Learning Coach University Videos and Workshop Recordings
Parent Support
CASC PTSO
Reach out with questions!
If you still have questions or needs, we are here to help you!
- Contact your homeroom teacher with any questions.
- Stop into a class connect (you will see Orientation Help for the first couple of weeks).