FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACADEMICS
What is Parent Portal?
Aeries Parent Portal allows parents, legal guardians and students to find up-to-date information about grades and attendance online. You can access this information ANYTIME using your computer, tablet or smartphone.
If you do not have internet access at home, we have a computer available for your use in the The Wellness Center. Only parents and legal guardians with educational rights can have access to Parent Portal.
How do I know if my student has missing assignments?
By using your Parent Portal account, you can see information about your student's assignments and grades by clicking on the course. A new window with a listing of all his/her assignments will pop up. If you see any RED squares, that assignment was not turned in on time and is now considered a missing assignment.
I have a question for my student's teacher. What is the best way to get in touch with him/her?
The best way to get a hold of your student's teacher if by sending an email to them with your questions. Our staff will respond as soon as possible. You can find their email using Parent Portal or going to our staff directory. CLICK HERE to access our STAFF DIRECTORY.
My child is absent from school. How do I get his/her homework assignments?
When students are absent from school, we encourage them to check their Google Classroom page for any assignments or projects missed during their absence. If they check their Student Portal and Google Classroom page, it will avoid the problem of falling behind.
Parents have the option of requesting homework for absences of at least (3) consecutive days. Please call the office at (714) 997-6251 to request homework for pick up. Parents need to allow 24 hours to collect homework from teachers. Parents can pick up the requested work from the Attendance Office the day following the request.
How do I calculate my student's GPA?
GPA is a Grade Point Average. Each grade is given a point value. To find your student's GPA, add up your points and divide by the number of classes.
| GRADE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| A-, A, A+ | 4 |
| B-, B, B+ | 3 |
| C-, C, C+ | 2 |
| D-, D, D+ | 1 |
| F | 0 |
For example:
| PERIOD | GRADE | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A- | 4 |
| 2 | C | 2 |
| 3 | B+ | 3 |
| 4 | B | 3 |
| 5 | A | 4 |
| 6 | B- | 3 |
| 7 | D | 1 |
GPA = 4+2+3+3+4+3+1= 20
20 divided by 7 (classes) = 2.8571 which equals = 2.86 GPA
Please Note: Honors course grades are non-weighted.
ACTIVITIES
My child didn't sign up for a club at the beginning of the year. Is it too late to join a club?
Your student(s) should listen for announcements regarding the club he/she/they are interested in and attend the meetings. He/She/They can go speak with the club advisor for more information about becoming a member. CV Honor Society is the only club on campus that membership is by invitation only and requires a 3.5 GPA for eligibility.
Where can I get information about student activities during the school day?
Our Leadership students make daily announcements regarding student activities. Activities usually take place during Home Room, Nutrition, Lunch, and After School. They also publish a monthly calendar that is posted in classrooms and on our website. CLICK HERE to go the CALENDAR page.
Do you offer any after school day care?
Cerro Villa does not offer after school day care. There are some after school activities (such as club meetings, seasonal sports, tutoring) but they are not held daily and meeting times vary depending on the activity.
ATHLETICS
ATTENDANCE
My child was absent from school. How do I report/clear the absence?
Please call (714) 997-6020 to report your student's absence. Your student(s) can also bring a signed note when he/she/they return to school. If they were at a medical appointment, please bring a note from the medical office. Absences must be cleared or it will be considered a truancy.
My child was late to school because of an appointment. What do I need to do?
If your student is coming to school late because of a doctor's or dental appointment, please have your student bring a note from the medical office to excuse the tardy.
My child needs to come home but I can't pick him/her up. Can I send someone else?
Yes, only with the authorization from a legal parent/guardian that will be verified by office staff. You must provide the name of the person that you are sending to pick up your child. Also, the person you authorize to pick-up your child MUST BE AN ADULT. Be sure to tell that person to BRING AN ID CARD to verify their identity.
On Parent Portal, how do I know my student was in class?
When looking at their attendance, if you see a dash (-), that means your student was in class.
If you see an (A), that means your student was absent from class.
If you see an (T), that means your student had an unexcused tardy to class.
My child is absent from school. How do I get his/her homework assignments?
When students are absent from school, we encourage them to check their Google Classroom page for any assignments or projects missed during their absence. If they check their Student Portal and Google Classroom page, it will avoid the problem of falling behind.
Students have the option of requesting homework for absences of at least (3) consecutive days. Parents can pick up the requested work from the Attendance Office the day following the request.