What is GoGuardian?

Go Guardian is a device management system and an important tool in supporting online learning. It allows the teacher to push online resources to students, monitor usage, restrict browsing, and private chat with students who need help.

For it to function properly, students must be using the Chrome browser and must be signed in with their myabcusd.org account. If Chrome is not already installed on your child's device, click on the link to download Chrome. All other users must be signed out.

What is my login and password for __________?

Click on the red button for login and password information for all online resources. Whenever a Google + button is available for sign in, use it. Otherwise, formats for login names and passwords vary from site to site and can be viewed in this document.

I double checked the password/login document, but I still can't get in. What should I do?

1. Did you type in "yyyymmdd" as your password? If you typed these exact letters in, you need to type in the numbers representing your child's birth date. For example, if your child was born on February 5, 2010, you would type in: 20100205.

2. Did you press the Google + button? Easy Google sign-in is used whenever available. Instead of entering in a login name and password, just click on the Google + button.

How much academic support will parents need to provide their children?

Please carefully read the student portal website so that you are familiar with the routine of the online school day. Virtual assignments in sixth grade should be able to be completed independently with minimal help from parents. Parents can support by establishing a morning routine, providing a calm learning environment, and making sure devices are available and ready to go - with Chrome installed and all other users signed out. It is also imperative that parents review assignments and scores in Illuminate with their children to help keep them accountable.

How will online learning be different from last year?

Teachers follow guidelines and expectations set by the state and district. In response to rapidly changing factors, the district provided a more flexible learning environment last spring. This year, there will be more student accountability which includes things like taking attendance, synchronous learning, and a return to the standard report cards and progress reports. Click on the link to the left to view more information about online learning from ABCUSD.

Will each student need their own device at home?

Yes. As much of the learning day includes synchronous learning, it will be important that each child in your household has their own device. You can check one out from the school if you do not have one.

Do you need anything for the classroom?

If and when we return to on-campus learning, students would benefit from supplies and materials (individual sneeze guards for the desks!) such as those listed in my Amazon wishlist (coming soon). Please write me a note to let me know you purchased it so I know who to thank!

Where can I view my child's progress report and/or report card?

Click on the link to the left. Login and password information is set up by parents. If you are unable to get in, please contact the ABCUSD Technology Hotline at 562-229-7929.