Technology Hub

PSAT is in Oct and SAT in March
All grade 10-11 students must have bluebook on their device. If you don't have it:
DOWNLOAD HERE

Required: please check that your Chromebook/laptop has the Bluebook PSAT testing app installed. Instructions

See also: College Board Website to learn more

2024-2025 School Year

Devices

Grade 9
Students will be scheduled for technology distribution beginning Sept 2nd and will take place during Freshman seminar classes. We will communicate directly with freshman on this. Our goal is to have all students who need school-owned devices outfitted by Sept 15 if not earlier, but please be patient as this process takes time.  It is a student's responsibility to maintain devices and seek help promptly.

Grades 10-12 (devices)
Come to the media center if you need a school-provided device, or have issues with the one you have. This includes new/recently enrolled students.

The Media center is open daily for student assistance 7:25am - 1:30pm.  It is a student's responsibility to maintain devices and seek help promptly if they don't have a device or operational issues..

BYOD (bring your own device)
Students may use their own devices for school work as long as they meet or exceed these requirements:

- 11" screen, 4gb memory, 802.11 b/g wireless, 40gb storage, virus protection
- Any student in grades K-12 may use a Chromebook, laptop or Apple Macbook
- Tablets/IPads and smartphones are not acceptable devices
- All students must use Chrome as their web browser

Digital Student IDs & Hall Passes

All students must activate and utilize their Minga account while at SHS for school safety and digital hall passes. Students use their SPS school Google Email account for access.

Please download the Minga app (Appstore/Google) or use the website: https://app.minga.io

Flyer

Students must return all SHS provided technology To the media center when they withdraw or transfer. (even if they are going to another SPS school)

Technology device agreements and AUP forms are online now (sign) - help guides below
Families must sign them for the year in Power School to be in compliance and to use the school network or equipment. Failure to complete can hold up device distribution and can result in restricted access, which directly impacts classwork and burdens teachers instructional methods.

Mobile App Instructions
English / Spanish / Ukrainian

Website Portal Instructions
English / Spanish / Ukrainian

**Your forms are NOT submitted until they are dated for the current school year (old forms, from previous years, expire)**

Parent PowerSchool Accounts
Parents should email one of the SHS technology pros below for assistance. Students can report issues in the media center or ask questions, but a direct request from parents is preferred. Please do not call as phone support is not available for the start of the school year.

*It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to ensure all contact records are up-to-date in PowerSchool and to remember login information. Email and passwords not updated/remembered, are the number one cause of parent access issues.

Spanish Speaking Families
Johanna Allen, parent facilitator

Otherwise:
Melissa Correa (TPDL, technology leader)

Jeremy Fiftal (TISS, technology specialist)

Deb Gerber (Media Specialist)

Login Link - Click Here)

ATTENTION PLEASE...Students without a 24-25 AUP on file risk having their SPS Google account suspended. Please have the technology forms Listed below submitted ASAP to avoid any issues with student access to SPS technologY.

24-25 Acceptable Use, Device Selection, and Media Consent Forms in PowerSchool

· These forms must be signed EACH YEAR.

· Forms must be completed for students using BOTH SPS AND BYOD devices.

· Forms can be accessed through BOTH the website (http://sis.stamfordpublicschools.org) or mobile app (see the left hand column)

· Forms are only available through PARENT accounts - student accounts (username = ID number) canNOT access forms

Please make sure that all forms for 24-25 have been submitted (see screenshot below):

Please contact Melissa Correa (mcorrea@stamfordct.gov) with any further questions or issues with your PowerSchool account.

AP Digital Testing

AP Classroom provides the ability to release secure exams through the "Lockdown Browser" to mimic the digital testing experience. This is NOT the same as the Bluebook app (which is used on the actual test day), but does provide a secure testing environment on a digital device.

We have ensured that all students with school devices have permissions to access/install the lockdown browser if needed.

Students with their own device will need to install the lockdown browser themselves. Here is the link to CollegeBoard's info about the different installations:
https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/lockdown. You must be logged into a CollegeBoard account to access the link

Media center (tech help)
Open daily for student technology assistance 7:25am - 1:30pm. An appointment is not necessary but is recommended. If you have more problematic issues or concerns please Email: jfiftal@stamfordpublicschools.org (TISS, technology specialist)

To access our school's online resources please visit our Library Learning Commons page.

Google Login

Student ID # @stamfordpublicschools.org

How to reset your existing Google Password (PDF) - only works if you can access your account already

PowerSchool (Students)
Username = your student id number

Mobile APP (School Code = JQJK)
Download the PowerSchool Mobile App
(App Store on iPhone/Android)

*You must use the browser version of powerschool if you ever have to reset your password (the mobile APP will not allow password changes)

WiFISchool Laptops must be on BOE_Secured Network

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2023-2024 Laptop/Chromebook - end of year device collection (June 7-12)

[Click here for: Information Flyer / Folleto informativo]

*All students should be aware of the information in the flyer above. Seniors and students not returning to SHS next year will need to return their school issued devices. If you are returning, you will keep your device to use for next year.