Resources - Rees E. Price Academy

Parent/Community Support

Parent Resource Center — (513) 363-6094
Attend a Parent Cafe — A parent cafe is a community event in which parents share, learn and find support. Come enjoy dinner, make connections, support your child and all kids, and devise new ways to solve problems and fill family needs.
PTO — Come join our PTO to support our kids and their school.
Parent Book Club — 8:30 a.m. on Mondays in Parent Resource Center
Le Soupe — Le Soupe is a nonprofit soup kitchen that provides hearty soups to students and families. For more information, please call our parent resource center.
East Price Hill Improvement Association
Pyramid of Intervention — a three-tiered model, or framework, of instruction and intervention — is nationally recognized and grounded in research and best practices.
Character Strong — supports Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 with solutions and training that strengthen school culture, teach life skills, and improve behavior, belonging, well-being and academic engagement.

Educational Resources

Public Library Website
Learning is Cool
Lending Library (next to the parent resource center) — Materials available for PreK-6th grade. Materials can be checked out by parents or students. Open: Monday and Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:15-3:00 p.m.

Mathematics

Khan Academy, 1-12, No log on needed, but if student logs on through Gmail or Facebook, progress can be tracked.
Info Ohio K-12
Peterson’s (ACT and SAT Practice), 9-12, Sign up on site
Geogebra, 3-12, No sign up needed
SumDog, 1-9, Free log on and teacher subscription for class reports

For children who are experiencing homelessness, the risk of falling behind academically is significantly greater. Project Connect helps clear barriers to education for families who are homeless. From assisting with enrollment and promoting attendance to providing in-school and summer programs, Project Connect provides guidance and support to give a leg up for children and youth who are experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Project Connect and the services it offers.

Technology Tools

Focus — Parent Portal Registration - The Focus Parent Portal is a tool designed to enhance communication and involvement for you in your child's education. Parents and Guardians will be able to register new students, update contact information, enter school lotteries, monitor student achievement, growth, grades, and test scores, complete forms and permissions slips, and communicate with schools, and pay fees.

Canvas — Canvas (https://cps-k12.instructure.com/) is Cincinnati Public Schools' learning management system (LMS). Teachers use Canvas to post course materials, assignments and announcements, creating a centralized hub for all class activities. Students access Canvas to submit assignments, participate in discussions and activities and stay informed about their coursework.

How to Become a Canvas Observer for Your Child

Google Apps for Education — CPS has adopted Google Apps for Education as a key tool for student learning. Google Apps for Education is a web-based suite of programs provided by Google for schools to use. All Google Apps services can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Putting our Technology Tools to Work

Our world is driven by technology. Digital devices and software add a dynamic element that keeps students interested and provides access to tools that prepare them for the future.