CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools has launched a new website to help families as children prepare for the first day of school next Tuesday.
CPS said the new parent resource at cps.edu/reopening2020 will centralize important information related to the upcoming school year.
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CPS is encouraging parents to prepare for the start of the school year with these three steps.
1.Ensure your student has an active CPS account and login: Ensure your student can access their CPS account. If a student does not have a CPS account, the district has provided instructions on how to set it up. Parents should contact their school if they need additional support.
2.Connect to your school: Parents should make sure that their contact information is up-to-date and that they have submitted all necessary forms.
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3.Connect on day one: Attendance will be tracked, so students should be ready to start the school year on Tuesday, September 8, by logging into their CPS account at cps.edu/portal based on directions and timing from their school.
CPS has committed to providing a device to every student who needs one and parents should contact their school if they still need a device. If families need help accessing the internet, they can visit cps.edu/getconnected to check if they're eligible for up to four years of free internet service through the city's Chicago Connected program or to explore affordable internet service options.