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SBA TESTING INFORMATION: 3rd - 5th GRADE PARENTS 

 

TUTORIALS

SCHOOLOGY FOR PARENTS

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Access your student's class and assignment information through Schoology. Step by step instructions on how to activate a student e-mail and login to Schoology for the first time can be found here. You can access a video tutorial here. You can also access a video on how to use Schoology here.

Find everything you need to know as a Parent how to navigate Schoology through this collection of video tutorials & guides. There's even one on how to download and use the mobile app.

PARENT PORTAL

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The LAUSD Parent Portal is LAUSD's Parent Access Support System portal. It is a one-stop online system that connects parents and guardians to important information about their child's education. It is secure...it is personalized to your child...and it is custom-made for your needs. Click here to register or log on.

CHROMEBOOK BASICS

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Are you wondering how to download apps, navigate your student's chromebook: scrolling and switching between windows, or connect to a printer? We've created a collection of video tutorials & guides to help you with all of this. Check out this video tutorial of chromebook basics.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR PARENTS

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Some of Kester's teachers may use Google Classroom to post assignments online. Students can also use Google Classroom to login to some of the websites listed in the resources below. Students should use their @mymail.lausd.net e-mail address to access Google Classroom. Click here to login. 

Check out this video tutorial on everything you need to know about using Google Classroom to help your student.

SEESAW APP

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Download the Seesaw App on your iPad by opening the App Catalog and clicking the Install button next to the app. Check out these guides on the basics:

There is a known issue with LAUSD iPads & video submission. Videos cannot be longer than 5 seconds.

DISCOVERY EDUCATION - LEARNING AT HOME

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Discovery Education Experience is a one-stop shop in which families can discover dynamic educational content to engage and support their children. From themed “grab-and-go” daily activities to captivating Virtual Field Trips and immersive student challenges, Experience offers families secure, reliable resources to help students continue learning outside of the traditional school day.

 

STUDENT SUCCESS CARD

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Every Kester student is automatically issued a Student Success Card (SSC) through the Los Angeles Public Library. It offers a lot of wonderful resources including homework tutoring, free computer time, access to digital media, etc.  Don't know your SSC number? Fill out this form and a librarian will get back to you with the information. 

FREE TUTORING

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LAUSD contracts PAPER to provide free tutoring for all K-8 students.  You will have access to 24/7 academic coaches who provide 1:1 support on after-school assignments.  Click here to find out more.  

KAMI APP

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Install the Kami app extension to use with Schoology or Google Classroom.  

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