RISE Enrollment Confirmation Cur
May 16, 2024
WELCOME TO RISE 24-25!
Hello RISE families,
We are excited to welcome you to Cottonwood's RISE community for the 24-25 school year!
Below are the steps you need to get started and ready for a great school year. Review the action items marked with the green check mark ✅ listed in the table of contents and newsletter below.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Table of Contents
Here's what you can expect to find in this newsletter:
✅ Review Your RISE Schedule
✅ Select an Option to Pick Up or Ship RISE Supplies
✅ Test Your Tech In Person or Online
✅ Attend RISE Program Orientation
✅ Save the Date! Add Key Dates to Your Calendar
✅ Review Your RISE Schedule
Your student's RISE schedule for the Fall 2024 semester can be viewed in the Parent Portal. Please carefully review your student's schedule for accuracy.
If you need to make a change to your student's schedule, please use the Instructional Programs Request form (linked in the button below) to let us know.
Step 1: Open Parent Portal
1. Log in to the Parent Portal.
2. Select the student whose schedule you wish to view. If your RISE student isn’t automatically selected (1), click the blue arrow to change students (2).
Step 2: Open Schedule Viewer
1. Select classes.
2. Select schedule.
Step 3: Select the Year and Term
1. Use the drop-down arrow to select the Current Term (2024-2025 Semester 1 Fall).
2. Click “Show Schedule” to update the schedule below.
Step 4: View Schedule
RISE classes are listed at the top.
Your RISE teacher's name will be listed in the Teacher Column.
Dates and times for your student’s RISE classes are listed on the right.
Use this form to add or drop a class, or to request a change to a current class such as a different timeslot.
✅ Pick Up Materials by 8/22
Materials can be picked up:
- At the Lending Library by August 22nd
- From the Curriculum & Technology Caravan (caravan location and date schedule)
Curriculum & Class Materials Request Form
Families with multiple RISE students should complete separate entries for each student. Note that shipping costs will vary based on items being shipped, and will be withdrawn from students' instructional funds.
Technology - Cottonwood Chromebooks
Students taking two or more RISE classes:
Any RISE student taking 2 or more classes for the 24-25 school year qualifies to check out a school-issued Chromebook from our tech department if they do not already have one. There is no charge for the Chromebook as long as the student continues to take 2 or more classes in RISE.
Click the Cottonwood Chromebook Form below and indicate whether you have or need a Chromebook.
Use the form to:
- Request a Chromebook OR
- Indicate if you already have a Cottonwood Chromebook
Students taking one RISE class:
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a Cottonwood Chromebook through our exclusive Tech Program. Families can opt-in for a Cottonwood supported Chromebook for $200 for the 2024-2025 school year by submitting a request through Tech Catalog in Procurify.
✅ Test Your Tech
Live, In-Person and Virtual Options
We want to make sure that everything is working right before your first RISE class. Join us, in person or online, to test your tech.
In-Person Option
When you pick up your tech at the Caravan (details below), we'll help you get signed in to your classes for the first time and make sure everything is working properly.
Virtual Option
Drop in to a RISE virtual Test Your Tech session at one of the times listed below. The same Zoom room will be used at each session.
- Tuesday, August 20th - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Wednesday, August 21 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Thursday, August 22 - 9:30 am - 11:00 am
On-Your-Own Option
If you're unable to attend our in-person or virtual options, you can follow the steps below to practice logging into your Canvas class and Zoom room before your first day of class.
Step 1: Log In to Clever
Click on the Log In with Google Button
Enter your school email and password. If you're unsure of your school email and password, reach out to your HST or tech support for assistance.
All students use the same pattern for email and passwords; you need to know the Local ID number and student name. Because of this, it is important to change your school password when you initially log in.
For initial login, if your name is Joe Student and your local ID is 12345, then your email and password are:
12345.joe
The pattern is:
Login: [firrstinitial][lastinitial][localid]@cottonwoodk12.org
Password: [localid].[lowercasefirstname]
REMINDER: Once logged in, please change your password.
Step 2: Click on the Canvas Tile
From within Clever, look for the red Canvas tile. Click on the heart to "favorite" this tile. Then, click on the tile to be redirected to our school's Learning Management System, Canvas.
Step 3: Select Your RISE Class
On your dashboard, you'll see all of the courses for which the student is currently registered. Click on a course tile to open up your RISE course.
Step 4: Find Your Teacher's Zoom Link
Teachers post their Zoom Links on the home page of their course. Bookmark the Zoom link for future use.
Remember, students must be signed in to Clever in order to access their teacher's Zoom room. Even if you use a bookmark to the teacher's Zoom link, students will still need to sign in to Clever before joining their class's Zoom.
✅ Attend RISE Program Orientation
RISE Program Orientation for students and parents
Join us online, Monday, August 26, from 4:00-5:00 pm at the RISE Program Orientation for students and parents.
During the program orientation, you will...
- meet the RISE teachers
- find out about upcoming events
- learn where and how to get help when you need it.
Students and parents are required to either attend the orientation live, or watch a recording and complete a survey. We want to make sure that everyone has what they need to get off to a great start for the 24-25 school year.
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✅ Save the Date!
Key Dates for the 24-25 School Year in RISE
Add the important program dates below to your calendar, and stay tuned for a full calendar of fall semester events, coming soon!
Save the Date
August 26, 2024 | 4:00-5:00 pm | RISE Virtual Assembly (Required for parents and students)
August 27-28, 2024 | RISE Classes Begin
September 9, 2024 | 1:00-1:30 pm | First Day of Homework Help (office hours)
September 27, 2024 | Fall Kick-off Event for all Homestudy Instructional Programs at Cottonwood's Community Connect Center
December 12, 2024 | Last Day of Fall Semester Classes
January 13, 2025 | First Day of Spring Semester Classes
April 25, 2025 | RISE Retreat
May 15, 2025 | Last Day of Spring Semester Classes
We're here to support you every step of the way. We'd love to hear from you at any time if any questions or concerns should arise.
With care,
Wendy Coller
RISE Coordinator