Software Help
ClassLink Launchpad
The ClassLink Launchpad provides a convenient place to group the many online resources our staff and students use frequently. In addition, ClassLink has an integrated password locker, which allows those who use it to access programs without needing to input a username and password each time. The launchpad itself is accessed by selecting "Log in With Google" and using your District email address and password.
Web Filter BypassKelseyville Unified School District utilizes a web-filter that protects students and staff from accessing inappropriate
material on the internet. Recently, a new filter has been installed, which, at this time, does not allow staff members to bypass the filter. Due to this, sites previously blocked which have been shown to have a legitimate educational use have been allowed. Other categories will continue to be blocked such as security, malware, pornographic material, weapons, drugs, & gambling. Chrome & Google AppsGoogle ChromeChrome Browser
Chrome is an amazing internet browser. When you sign into Chrome on all of your devices, it allows you to sync bookmarks, saved passwords, browsing history, and settings across all of your devices. Try Getting Started with Google Chrome which includes how to Download Chrome, how to Sign into Chrome, Add Other Accounts to Chrome, find the Chrome Menu, how to Set a Homepage, Add & Manage Bookmarks, and change Themes. *Chrome also auto updates, so you don't have to worry about things like updating Java or Adobe Flash player (see below for Internet Explorer users). How to Clear Your Cache See our Tech Tips & Tricks Blog for for information on why cache is important & instructions on How to Clear your Cache for Chrome Browser. Gmail Click HERE to learn Gmail basics. This includes help with sending/receiving, organizing, contacts, mobile, tasks and troubleshooting issues. Want to create your own email groups? Go to the Google's Gmail Blog for news, tips and tricks from Google's Gmail team. Calendar This Calendar Help Center includes popular articles, Calendar app, Events, Import/Export & Sync, Settings and Troubleshooting issues. Also, see Calendar Cheat Sheet. Drive (Including Docs, Sheets & Slides) This site, Google Drive Help Center has great for information about Drive on the web, mobile device, for your Mac/PC. Get awesome Tutorials for Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides. Google AppsChrome Web Store
Web Apps work just like software you might install on your computer, but they run through your browser instead of your operating system. Web apps range from simple tools, like a calculator or notepad, to complex applications, like a photo editor or even a game. See How to Install an App for more info! Extensions can add additional features to the browser. For example, they can block advertisements, share a page with your social network, and much more. See How to Install an Extension. Google Classroom Official Google Classroom Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google Classroom. Also bookmark Google Classroom Blog. And checkout our Youtube Google Classroom Videos. Google Admin Can't remember how to reset a student's password. Our Password Reset Tutorial will help refresh your memory. *Note: you have to be logged into your district email to access this tutorial. Chrome Remote Desktop Want to know how to set up Chrome Remote Desktop and How to Access & Share Your Computer? Look no further. Click the links in this paragraph to find out more information. Internet ExplorerJava & Flash Player
Internet Explorer needs a couple of pieces of software in order to work with some websites we use at our district. You only need these if you do not use Chrome exclusively. First open Explorer, then click on the green link for each below.
How to Clear Your Cache See our Tech Tips & Tricks Blog for for information on why cache is important & instructions on How to Clear your Cache for Internet Explorer. Food Service SoftwareOur vendor, Horizon Software International is an innovative leader in technology for food service operations and online payments. Solana is Horizon’s game-changing, web-based point of sale solution for school nutrition operations. MyPaymentsPlus is our online payment system for K-12 school nutrition and school-related payments of all types.
Need help with your Horizon Software? See Horizon Knowledge Base. Need to access Horizon? Login here. |
PowerTeacher & PowerSchool PowerTeacher
Gradebook First login to PowerTeacher as above, then click on PowerTeacher Pro. For additional help, please take a look at the PowerTeacher Pro User Guide for helpful information. PowerSchool Admin For information on logging in, training and support for PowerSchool Admin, please contact [email protected]. We will provide you with a PowerSource log in as well, as this is our training portal & knowledge base for all your PowerSchool questions. Alert Solutions 2.0 Alert Solutions is a school notification system that is completely embedded within PowerSchool. Alert Solutions utilizes voice, SMS text and email, to send hundreds and thousands of messages such as attendance notifications & unexpected school closures instantly. See the Alert Solutions Knowledge Base and Alert Solutions YouTube Tutorials for help. PowerSchool Parent Login Are you or your student's parent having trouble logging into Power School to see your student's information? Please see the the Power School Create a Parent Account Tutorial for more information. The web address to PowerSchool Student/Parent is http://137.164.232.206/public/. Once a login has been created there is an IOS (Apple) and Android app for Parents. They get real-time access to attendance, assignments, scores, grades and more! Other SoftwareEmployee ManagementFrontline Absence Management (formerly Aesop)
Absence Management is our substitute placement and absence management service. Every employee is required to log absences in this system prior to an absence. You can also look up how much sick leave you have. To log in or bookmark Absence Management, go to the Frontline Website. This is the link to login to Absence Management for Employees, whether you are an employee or a Campus User. For help learning how to use Aesop, go to Aesop's Learning Center. Work Order System For managers only. WorkStraight is our new work order system. The app can be downloaded from the Google Chrome Web Store once you are logged into your kvusd.org email account. You are looking for WorkStraight- Tools for Business. School Website Management For Secretaries & Librarians only. Our current website provider is Cyberschool. For How To's go to your school's website by going to www.kvusd.org, Schools, your site. Log in at the top right corner. Once logged in, go to the Help button located just to the left of your name in the top right corner of your browser. Student SoftwareInsight Student (for monitoring student's on desktops)
Insight empowers instructors with the ability to educate, assist, monitor, and communicate with an entire computer lab from one central computer. See the Teacher Quick Start Guide or the Insight Teacher Console Overview video to get you started. If you need more in depth info, see their Insight's Help Library. Net Support Tutor (for monitoring student's on Chromebook) NetSupport can engage, assess and manage students in the classroom. Provide tools to encourage participation, collaboration and safe use of technology. Teachers can connect two ways:
ChromeTools (Chromebook monitoring, MVMS only) ChromeTools integrates with a Google Classroom to enable Chromebook monitoring for a given period. Once you have connected your students to the appropriate Google Classroom (Instructions for setting up Google Classroom) simply start the class in ChromeTools to monitor what your students are doing on their devices. Access the ChromeTools Dashboard by selecting "Log in Google" and use your District email address and password. Instructions for use of ChromeTools can be accessed from the ChromeTools Help Center. iRead, Read 180 & System 44 SAM or Scholastic Achievement Manager is dashboard or umbrella for iRead, Read 180 & System 44.
Renaissance Learning & Home Connect For Teachers & Librarians. Renaissance Learning is a world leader in cloud-based assessment, teaching, and learning solutions. It is the home of Renaissance Place, STAR Reading, Accelerated Reader and Home Connect. Contact your site librarian for a login. Go to Renaissance Learning & bookmark or Home Connect & bookmark. For help, log in as a teacher or librarian, click the Manuals & Help in the top right corner of the screen. Library Management System For Librarians only. Our library management system is Follet Destiny. It can be accessed & bookmarked at https://kusd.follettdestiny.com. Get the help you need at Destiny Help and Destiny Toolkit. Also, see What's New for version 13.0. Odysseyware Odysseyware is ideal as a complete, stand-alone curriculum, or can be used for blended and flipped classrooms, alternative and special education, credit recovery, RTI, 1:1 and much more. Core subjects include math, history and geography, science and language arts. Electives include Career Technical Education, business, fine arts, health and world languages. You can access Odysseyware at https://eddonaldson.owschools.com. Please contact your administrator and/or [email protected] for a login. See a current Course Catalog. Rosetta Stone Our Rosetta Stone is used primarily for ESL (English as a second language). Please contact the [email protected] for login information & help. |