Technology

CUSD ACCOUNT LOGINS AND COMMUNICATION

HOW TO ACCESS POWERSCHOOL AND SYNERGY

C lick on this link to learn about PowerSchool and Synergy

ONLINE LEARNING AND SAFETY

It's always important to talk to your kids about technology use, and as we shift to a remote learning model it's an important time to talk to your kids about online safety and cyber presence. Common Sense media has a lot of useful tips, lessons, and links. https://www.commonsense.org/

IF YOU CHECKED OUT A CHROMEBOOK AND NEED SUPPORT

CUSD Chromebook Check out Information

What technology systems are required to support distance learning in CUSD and what technology assistance is available to our family and students?

With regard to CUSD’s core technological and communication systems, we offer the following to describe how we will manage and implement this DLP. CUSD will continue to use the same channels it employs for normal day-to-day communications with parents, students and faculty/staff. All of these systems are remotely accessible and will function in an emergency situation, such as this. The table below describes these systems:

CHANNEL	AUDIENCE	DESCRIPTION & ACCESS
Email or Edulink	Faculty, Staff, Parents, Students	Email or Edulink (automated phone calls) will be used for all major communications and announcements. Faculty/teachers will also use email to communicate, although they will use other platforms to interact with their students as well.
PowerSchool	Students across elementary and secondary schools	PowerSchool will continue to be the platform used by many teachers for communication and lesson plans.
Google GSuite	Students across elementary and secondary schools	Some teachers may choose to use the GSuite platform for communication and lesson plans. Here is a parent guide for Google Classroom.
Zoom	Students across elementary and secondary schools	Zoom is an online video conferencing platform that allows for group meetings, hosted by teachers. Some teachers may choose to use this platform. Minors do not and should not create a Zoom account. You do not need an account to join a meeting. Teachers will send a Zoom invite code to join the meeting. Zoom overview video: Joining a Zoom Meeting - 1 min video link Additionally, for privacy reasons, please do not take pictures of a Zoom meeting screen and post it to any public forum.
Public Website	General public	CUSD will maintain general information on its closure status for the public at https://coronadousd.net/
Other Applications	Students across elementary and secondary schools	CUSD faculty may incorporate other grade level and course specific applications into their lesson plans. Specific application and login information will be included in the April 6th document and links,
Important Links for Assistance with Technology for Students and Parents	Students and Parents	Video guiding parents through using PowerSchool: http://bit.ly/CUSDPSparenttutorial Two page printable handout for parents to help with logging into each system: http://bit.ly/CUSDparentlogin Two page printable handout for students to help with logging into each system: http://bit.ly/CUSDstudentslogin

How will CUSD ensure that students have access to these tools from off campus?

Students in grades TK-12 will have the option of checking out a CUSD Chromebook if they do not already have a device at home. With the implementation of the CUSD DLP, it is our priority to ensure that every student has access to a device, if that is what is required in order to have access to the DLP curricula. If you do not have a device at home, please complete the following form to request a CUSD device:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7wEeasgTzM7nC2lbijS8OANYoYKXusay5MtIg4-H9gX2xmQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

What is my child’s CUSD Computer/Google/Username and Password?

Username and Password Format

Example Student Name and ID

Example

FirstL###@coronadousd.org

First name and then the first initial of your last name and then the last three numbers of your student ID. No spaces.

csd#######

csd followed by your entire student ID.

Name:

Jonathan Smith

Student ID Number: 8500345

JonathanS345@coronadousd.org

csd8500345

RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE FROM INTERNET PROVIDERS:

CUSD has assembled the following list of internet provider information that may be able to assist families. You will need to follow up with the providers independently for service.

Internet Service Providers

You must live within their service area. Please check with these home Internet service providers to see if you qualify.

Spectrum - There are reports that Spectrum will provide some level of free access to low-income customers in their area. https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist

Cox Cable - They are offering low-cost internet service, Connect2Compete, free for 30 days including premium remote desktop support. https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html

Cox also partnered with PCs for People where families can purchase discounted refurbished computers. More information can be found here: https://cox.pcsrefurbished.com/
Learn more in the “Learn from Home” toolkit for schools that includes a way to fast track students in need of a home internet connection and how to communicate with parents about Connect2Compete.