Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Academic Resources for Students at CCMS


The following information about academic resources available to your child will be coming home on Thursday, printed on the back of mid-term progress reports.  As a reader of our blog, you are receiving it early.  Please read this information at your convenience.  If you haven't done so already, please set up an account to view your child's grades through our MMS system. 

·         VIEW STUDENT’S GRADES (Online Resource):
To access a student’s grades, parents/guardians must create an online MMS account. To do so, please contact Kim Kenny at (814) 472-8860 ext. 289 or by email:  kkenny@cencam.org

Once your account is created, you may access the “MMS Parent Portal” by:

  1.  Going to the Central Cambria School District’s website:  http://www.cchs.k12.pa.us/.
  2. Click on the “MMS Parent Portal” (gray box in the top right corner) or click the “Parents” tab and then “MMS Parent Portal” (along left).
  3. Enter your username and password and click “login.”  If you forgot your username or password, please contact Kim Kenny at the contact provided above.
·         COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (After-School Resource):

Communities in Schools (CIS) operates a free after-school program for middle school students.  The program is located at the middle school and is available Monday through Friday from 2:40 pm – 5:00pm. Students do not have to attend the entire week to be a part of the program.  The program provides a snack, academic tutoring/homework help, and recreational/social activities.  Limited bus transportation is available and parent permission is required in order for students to participate.  Students who are being picked up from the after-school program do not need to stay until 5:00 pm; however, students will need to be signed out by an authorized person listed on the permission form.   If you are interested in enrolling your child in this program, please contact Ms. Ribarich 472-6505 ext. 505.

·         RESOURCE FOR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND UPCOMING TESTS (Online Resource):

In an effort to inform parents/guardians of homework assignments and upcoming tests or quizzes, teacher are maintaining individual teacher web pages from which parents, guardians, and students can access assignments, tests, and additional resources.  To view teacher pages, please visit http://www.cchs.k12.pa.us/middle/ and under the “Navigation” section, click on the “teacher pages.”  Select the individual teacher’s page to obtain class-related information.  Each page will vary with content.  This is a useful tool to obtain information in the event of a school absence as well.

 ·         STUDY ISLAND (Online Resource):  http://www.studyisland.com/

Study Island is a valuable online tool that helps to build skills and enrich learning.  Students utilize the program during school hours, but may also access the program at home using their provided username and password.  The web-based program engages learners and enhances skills in Reading and Math.

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·         We will post upcoming school events, links to articles related to education, and other useful information for parents.

For a more detailed description of what we are doing at the middle school, visit and subscribe to our blog at:  http://centralcambriamiddleschool.blogspot.com/

 Questions?  Contact Mr. Santini, Middle School Principal.  472-6505 Ext. 500 or csantini@cencam.org