Parent Information Sessions
Community School Parent Information Sessions are conducted by school personnel, and focus on a variety of academic, social, and transition topics.
Sessions are held virtually and are open to all Community School parents. Upcoming dates will be posted, and invites will be forwarded to all parents.
Your Child’s Student Records
Genesis Parent Portal provides parents of The Community High School with web-based student record services.
- Homework
- Report cards
- Interim reports
How to access your account
Go to Our Genesis Portal. Your username is the email address we have on file.
For new parents, you will receive an email from genesis-noreply@communityschool.k12.nj.us. This email will provide you will a temporary password. You will be instructed to change your password. Please record your username and password for future logins to our system. You may also use the “Forgot Password” link to have a new password emailed to you. Please check your spam folder before contacting the school.
The Mission Of The CSPA
- To support, enhance and enrich the educational program of The Community School.
- To sponsor and execute fundraising activities to benefit the students and programs of The Community School.
- To facilitate communication and parent education, as well as encourage and coordinate volunteerism that supports the students, families, faculty and Administration of The Community School.
More about our Parents’ Association
Our work is to coordinate activities and events, which enhance the social, interpersonal, and educational skills for The Community School students. The Community School Parents Association is committed to enriching the educational experiences of our students and encouraging parent involvement. The CSPA supports the teachers and administration by sponsoring fundraisers to support projects and programs not funded by the school in an effort to maximize our student’s learning experiences.
The CSPA depends on the generosity, support and involvement of school parents to carry out our mission. If you are interested in becoming involved or wish to contribute we encourage you to contact Board Members at:
- For Community High School: CHSParentAssoc@gmail.com
- High School Parents Website: chsparentassociati.wixsite.com/CHSParentAssociation
- For Community Lower School: CSPABoard@gmail.com
How To Pay For School Meals
The Community School offers MySchoolBucks, a service that allows you to securely pay for your child’s meals online.
- Set up automatic recurring payments
- Make payments on the go
- Create a low balance alert
- Track & review meal history
- Eliminate the worry of your child carrying cash or checks
How To Register Your Account
Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create a secure account.
Please use your child’s Community High School ID, which is located on the Student Summary Screen on your Genesis Parent Portal.
If you are having difficulty logging in or have other questions, please call MySchoolBucks at 855-832-5226.
What is an IEP?
Students who receive special education services have an IEP (or Individualized Education Program).
The process of developing this vital document is essential to the student, educators, administrators, and families.
Forms & Documents
The Community School recognizes and appreciates how busy parents are. We strive to be considerate of your time and efforts. We provide these handy forms and documents organized to be at fingertips at all times,
Lower School
Health
Building
High School
Guidance & College
Health
Athletic Participation Information
Building
Water test results
Calendar At A Glance
A handy one sheet reference for hanging on the fridge!
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