Our Blended Learning hub is the place to go for all FAQs related to our Blended Learning plan. For questions or concerns, contact the Superintendent's Office of Customer Relations at (614) 365-8888 or by email at: customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us.

School Choice Fairs are coming up and will be held entirely virtually. Click here for our School Choice hub, which includes informational videos about each school.

Blended Learning Model

Click the link above for more information about the blending learning model. Some students will be returning to the school buildings February 1,2021.

Registration for CCS Digital Academy is open until February 12,2021. Information for digital academy can be found here: https://www.ccsoh.us/digitalacademy

SEVERAL LEARNING EXTENSION CENTERS REMAIN OPEN DURING WINTER BREAK:

Many of our community partners who are hosting Learning Extension Centers (LECs) - safe, adult-supervised, welcoming spaces where students have free access to internet, learning devices, and school supplies to assist them in their daily remote learning routine - will continue to offer support during the upcoming Winter Break.

Availability will vary from site to site, so it’s important for families to take time this week, before Winter Break begins next week, to check with the LEC operator. Some LECs have also made changes to their hours or number of seats available for students in response to the City’s stay-at-home health order.

UPDATED LOCATOR MAP INCLUDES COTA ROUTES:

To make it easy for families to find the LEC closest to home, we have an interactive locator map at www.ccsoh.us/LearningExtensionCenters.

In addition to using home address, the map can filer LECs by neighborhood, grade levels served, and the days and hours of operation. The map also includes COTA bus routes for families who may need transportation assistance.

MORE CCS FAMILY SUPPORTS:

CAP4KIDS FROM NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

The Children's Advocacy Project for Columbus (CAP 4 KIDS) is designed to help bridge the gap between the many quality social service agencies in the community and the families who need their help the most.

On the group’s website - found at https://cap4kids.org/columbus - families can link to many community agencies that exist to improve the lives of children and families, with reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Columbus area for children and families.

CAP 4 KIDS is managed by our partners at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

QUICK LISTS OF HOLIDAY HELP:

The Human Service Chamber of Franklin County represents more than 100 health and human services nonprofits in the Columbus Region. Many of the organization within the Chamber are offering help this holiday season.

Families in the Columbus area who need assistance - as well as those who want to share their generosity and help others this holiday - are encouraged to check out https://humanservicechamber.org/holiday-drives-2020.

COLUMBUS 3-1-1 OFFERS HELP WITH CITY SERVICES:

The City of Columbus Service Center also provides a way to submit requests for non-emergency city services and assistance (include help with bill payment).

You can dial 3-1-1 or (614) 645-3111 Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. or email 311@columbus.gov.

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Attention Parents & Caregivers (click for more information)

If you want to know…….

What are the differences between normal teenage ups and downs and a mental health concern?

What are the warning signs for depression and suicide?

What are the risk factors that can affect teens?

What are the steps to take if you have a concern about your child’s emotional needs?

Then join us and Nationwide Children's Hospital for a virtual presentation of education and discussion about these topics and more.

Please see next page for offerings this school year. We hope to see you at one!

** All parents that participate will have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to Kroger!

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