Academic Support
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Christ Lutheran School utilizes AR or (Accelerated Reader) as an incentive based reading program to motivate our students at the K-5 grade levels. Students are rewarded for accumulating points throughout the year. Principal Urban hosts a “Donuts with the Principal” event once a quarter for students that reach grade level benchmarks. Benchmarks are as follows: Kindergarten and 1st grade: 10 points, 2nd Grade: 25 points, 3rd Grade: 50 points, and 4th and 5th Grades: 100 points. Once a student reaches that benchmark and every accumulation of the same point value after, they are eligible to enjoy donuts! Reports are run at the end of the quarter!
FAQ's & Notes
- After opening to link above you will need to click on student.
- You will be asked to enter your students user name and password. (you teacher will provide these)
- After you are logged in you will click on the orange Accelerated Reader square.
- Now you will be able to search for the book by title, author, or quiz number.
- Find the book you need and select take quiz.
- You will be asked to pick which quiz you would like to take select Reading Practice.
- Next you will be asked how your child read the book (was read to, with someone or alone) choose the one that best applies.
- On some quizzes you can choose for the computer to read the quiz to the student (you can turn that option on if it’s allowed) I strongly suggest you read or help your student read the quiz. We have found most student do better if you read or you help them read the quiz.
- When finished with the quiz your student will be asked how they liked the book. Allow them to choose a star then click finish.
- You will then be able to see how they did on the quiz once agin select finish.
- Once you see the My Reading Goals page.
- Click on you’re students name (top right) LOG OUT
Want to know if the book you have at home has an AR quiz and/or how many point it’s worth?
Visit arbookfind.com – then type in the book title for the details!
You can either contact your child’s teacher (or contact Mandi in the CLS library) and ask for his/her AR user name and password.
- Once you have their information, click here to sign in with your child’s username and password.
- Next, click on the “Get Email Updates.” Add your name, email address and check the accelerated reader box.
- That’s it! Every time you child takes a test you will know.
FACTS
FACTS gives you, the busy parent, an opportunity to get more involved in your child’s academic progress and future success – all via the Internet!
FACTS is a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to view academic information specific to their children, while protecting their children’s information from others. You can see your child’s grades, attendance, homework and conduct, as well as other useful school information.
You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary. All you need is an Internet-capable computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The District Code for CLS is CLS-NE
If you are a parent or guardian of an enrolled student, you can sign up through the “FACTS Login” link under “Parents” tab in the navigation menu above.
Note: Your e-mail address must be entered into the FACTS database at our school before signing up. The system is designed for each parent to have their own username and password.
- From the navigation menu above, under “Parents,” click “FACTS Login.”
- Select “Create New Family Portal Account.”
- Enter your email address on file with the school.
- You will receive a secure link via email to complete your account set up.
- Your password must have at least 6 characters, and one must be a number.
The e-mail sent to you by FACTS was probably blocked by a SPAM filter or ended up in your junk mail folder. Please check there.
- Click the “FACTS Login” link under “Parents” tab in the navigation menu above.
- Click “Forgot Username Password?”
- Enter your email address on file.
- A link will be sent to you to change your password. (Passwords must be at least 6 characters and include at least 1 number). The link will expire in 15 minutes.
The e-mail sent to you by FACTS was probably blocked by a SPAM filter or ended up in your junk mail folder. Please check there.
This means the password you are entering doesn’t match the username. Make sure your username is correct and reenter your password. If you continue to have trouble, your password may need to be reset.
- Login to FACTS.
- Click “Family Information.”
- Click “Change Password.”
- Enter and confirm your new information.
- Click “Submit.”
You can update your name, address, phone number, emergency contacts, medical information and more.
*Please note – this form is a request. It may take up to 2 business days for the information to be updated in your view.
- Login to FACTS.
- Select “School Information” on the left-hand menu.
- Select “Web Forms.”
- Select “Family Demographic Information Form.”
- View and submit changes.
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Changes may take 2 business days to be approved and updated in your view.
- Changes for one member in a household, should “flow” to all other members of that household – you only need to submit one change for address, phone number.
- If you no longer have a landline, we will use “Mom’s cell phone number as the family’s Home number.
- Login to FACTS.
- Select “School Information.”
- Select “Calendar.”
- Select the “My Homework” tab. This will display all of the homework for your child regardless of where the teacher entered it. It will also display all of your children’s homework if you have more than one child.
- OR Select “Student Information.”
- Select “Student Home.”
- Select “Individual Student” and “Homework by Date” or “Homework by Subject.”
- Login to FACTS.
- Select “School Information.”
- Select “Grades.”
- Select the class that you wish to view from the dropdown menu.
Yes. If you click the “FACTS Login” link under “Parents” tab in the navigation menu above while using your mobile device, you will be automatically redirected to the mobile site.
Yes. You can download the FACTS Family App for Apple or Android devices.
Click to visit the FACTS Family App here.
Stay connected to your school with the FACTS Family App! Perfect for both parents and students, FACTS Family is a one-stop-shop that brings everything you need to make the school year a success right into the palm of your hand. Easily access grades, attendance, important school announcements, and more for an annual subscription fee of just $4.99 for the whole family to use. Download today to get started!
Top Features:
- Announcements
- Attendance
- Classes
- Calendar
- Billing/Tuition
- Homework
- Lunch
- Medical
- Report Cards
- Student Schedule
Shurley English (7th & 8th Only)
Select the file that corresponds with your computer and follow the prompts. Once you download the Shurley Portal, you will be asked for your login information or student access code.
Installer version: 2.0.1.1
Download (55.46MB)
If you are using an Apple device, you must visit the App Store in order to download the free app. Search for Shurley Portal. Once you download the app, you will be asked for your login information or student access code.
If you are using an Android device, you must visit the Google Play Store in order to download the free app. Search for Shurley Portal. Once you download the app, you will be asked for your login information or student access code.
If you are using a Chromebook device, you must visit the Google Play Store in order to download the free app. Search for Shurley Portal. Once you download the app, you will be asked for your login information or student access code.
Older Chromebook devices that do not have access to the Google Play Store and cannot download apps are not supported.
If you are using a Fire Tablet, you must visit the Amazon App Store in order to download the free app. Search for Shurley Portal. Once you download the app, you will be asked for your login information or student access code.
