The following documents are required for registration:

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record (Baby Shots)
• Proof of Address
• Withdrawal Form, most recent Report Card, or Transcript 
• Guardian’s State ID
• Guardianship/Custody Documents (if applicable)

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to visit www.choosecmsd.org to preregister their student.

If you need more information, please visit https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/395#what

• Maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of our scholars and staff
• Exemplify excellence in learning and teaching, filled with joy and aligned to a coherent, unified core curriculum
• Supporting our scholars, staff, and families as they adapt to new methods and rhythms of learning and teaching
• Ensuring operational efficiency across the organization to encourage flexibility and financial health
• Partnering with community organizations and leveraging local assets to more fully and equitably support our scholars and their families

To read the entire ReOpening Plan visit:

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/ReopeningCMSD

To read the entire Hybrid Model visit:

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/Hybrid

Schoology – Remote Learning Platform

• Schoology is an integrated learning management solution which provides course management, mobile learning, and support for communication.
• Schoology enables our scholars, parents and teachers to engage with learning materials and their school community from the classroom and beyond. 
• With Schoology, scholars can digitally submit homework assignments, review grades, participate in interactive discussions, receive announcements and feedback, take tests, write academic blogs, and more.
• As a parent, you will be able to view your child’s activity and progress within the platform and communicate with teachers.

You can contact them on the PBIS application or on their learning platforms (Schoology/Seasaw). If all of these outlets do not work, you can use the directory located in the Faculty/Staff tab. 

If your student recieved a chromebook in the Spring, they will not receive another for the Fall. This is to ensure that ALL students have access to a chromebook. If you are having technical difficulties with your chromebook, please call out Tech Support department at (216) 838-0440.

If your student has difficulties with their technology, please call our Tech Support Department at (216) 838-0440

• Watch for behavior changes in your child (e.g., excessive crying or irritation, excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, difficulty concentrating), which may be signs of your child struggling with stress and anxiety.
• Ask how your child is feeling and communicate that what they may be feeling is normal.
• Identify opportunities for your child to be physically active.
• Reach out to school staff for support.

There are a variety of ways that we communicate special announcements/events going on at Benji.

1. The teachers usually communicate with their parents via PBIS or another type of messaging system.

2. The Benjamin Franklin website has a calendar with important dates. It's also linked to our social media accounts to ensure it reaches everyone.

3. An IVR (Interactive Voice Response) will be sent home by a staff member regarding special instructions and dates.

4.  Follow us on Facebook: Benjamin Franklin Thunderbolts,  Instagram: @Benfranklinthunderbolt, and Twitter @bfranklinbolts for our latest news. 

5. Check Schoology and Seasaw for announcements

*Please make sure that your contact information is up-to-date to reduce any miscommunication. To update your contact information, please visit or call our front office (216) 838-3150.*