FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
[Grades K-8]
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If your son/daughter needs assistance with a Chromebook or technology, complete this form.
How do I access my child's virtual learning materials and assignments?
How do I access my child's virtual learning materials and assignments?
We utilize the G-Suite for Education’s Google Classroom as our learning management system (LMS) in grades K-8. Google Classroom enables our teachers to easily create, distribute, and collect digital assignments in one location. To access the learning materials and assignments, your child will log on to Google Classroom.
How do I access technology tutorials specific to technology tools/products used in school?
How do I access technology tutorials specific to technology tools/products used in school?
Technology tutorials can be accessed here.
How does my child log in to his/her district issued Chromebook?
How does my child log in to his/her district issued Chromebook?
Students in grades K & 1 typically log in using a QR code, like this:
Here is a quick video that shows you how your child (grades K & 1 only) will use the QR code (known as a Clever badge) to log in to their district issued Chromebook.
Students in grades 2-12 log in using their district issued username and password.
What is my child’s district issued username and password?
What is my child’s district issued username and password?
If your son/daughter does not remember his/her username and/or password, this information can be found in the Parent Portal. Once you log in, the information can be found within the Summary tab.
How does my child log on to Google Classroom?
How does my child log on to Google Classroom?
Your son/daughter can navigate to https://googleapps.chatham-nj.org/ and click on the Google Classroom icon.
It will bring you to the login page where s/he will enter his/her district provided username and password.
Who should I contact if my child cannot login or if s/he is having technology issues?
Who should I contact if my child cannot login or if s/he is having technology issues?
You can complete this form. Please note that this form should only be used for technology issues and not for issues pertaining to specific assignments.
How do I access the live lesson on Google Meet?
How do I access the live lesson on Google Meet?
Click on the Google Classroom for the class you are meeting with live:
Click on the Google Meet link in order to access the virtual class session.
Once in Google Classroom, how do I access materials for my child's various courses?
Once in Google Classroom, how do I access materials for my child's various courses?
SBS, WAS, MAS (Grades K-3)
To access your child's learning materials and assignments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science, your child will click on the homeroom Google Classroom tile.
To access your child's learning materials for Design & Technology, Library, Music, Art, and Health/PE, your child will click on the Google Classroom tile for the specific subject.
LAF (Grades 4 & 5)
To access your child's learning materials and assignments, your child will click on the Google Classroom tile for the specific subject. The homeroom classroom will be used for morning meetings (if applicable) and to provide a daily/weekly schedule of class meetings.
CMS (Grades 6-8)
To access your child's learning materials and assignments for a specific course, your child will click on the Google Classroom tile for the course.
Examples: 1-World Civ, 2-English Language Arts, 3-Media Production, 4-Health, 5-Spanish, 6-Math, 7-Science
How do I see upcoming work on Google Classroom?
How do I see upcoming work on Google Classroom?
Quick View
On each class tile, you can review up to three (3) assignments that are due in the next week.
To see details, click the title of the work.
Click a class to see the latest assignments, questions, or announcements.
See Work for All Classes
At the top, click To-do and choose an option:
- To see work assigned by your teacher, click Assigned.
- To see work that you didn't turn in, click Missing.
- To see work that your teacher graded or returned, click Done.
Click a title to see details of the work.
See Work for a Class
On a class tile, click Your work.
You can also click the class > Classwork > View your work.
What are the Google Classroom Guardian Email Summaries and how do I sign up or adjust the frequency of the emails?
What are the Google Classroom Guardian Email Summaries and how do I sign up or adjust the frequency of the emails?
OVERVIEW
As a guardian, you can get email summaries about your student’s activity in Google Classroom.
In email summaries, you can review:
Missing work—Work not turned in when the summary was sent.
Upcoming work—Work that’s due today and tomorrow (for daily emails) or that’s due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails).
Class activities—Announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers.
If there’s no activity to report, you might not get an email summary.
You can get email summaries sent to any email address. However, to view or update email summary settings, you need a Google Account. With a Google Account, you can change the frequency of your emails, update your time zone, see the students connected to your account, and unsubscribe from email summaries. For details, go to Create a Google Account.
Please note, Guardian email summaries will be set up for the email addresses you have input into the Parent Portal.
GET EMAIL SUMMARIES
To get email summaries of your student’s work, you must accept an email invitation from a teacher or administrator. You have 120 days to accept an invitation before it expires. You can unsubscribe from summaries or remove yourself as a guardian at any time. Please note, we anticipate activating guardian email summaries prior to or during the first week of school.
Here is the process you will follow:
The teacher or administrator emails you an invitation to join your student’s class.
In your email program, open your email invitation.
Click Accept.
If you’re not the guardian, click I’m Not The Guardian.
4. Click Accept to confirm.
When you accept an invitation, you and your student get an email confirmation.
GET EMAIL SUMMARIES
In your email program, at the bottom of any email summary, click Settings.
2. If you haven't already, sign in to your Google Account.
3. Under Frequency, click the Down arrow and choose when to get summaries:
Weekly
Daily (Monday–Friday)
No summaries
4. Under Timezone, click the Down arrow select your time zone.
What are some resources focused on technology use at home?
What are some resources focused on technology use at home?
Common Sense Media Learning from Home | Google Safety Center for Families | Family Online Safety Institute
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