Parent/Student Technology Resources
Below you will find helpful technology resources for Cedar Rapids Community School District Parents and Students whether onsite or online.
First Let's Take a Look at How to Sign in to a Student's Chromebook
Please click on the heading to expand or contract the content. If at anytime you need additional support, if onsite please contact the Building Technical Support, if online please contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@crschools.us or (319) 558-2900.
For Device Repairs, please contact your Building and ask to speak with Library Support Team. During the Summer - please contact the helpdesk at 319-558-2900.
*** Elementary Students ***
Access Fast Letters from Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Chromebook Support
For Chromebook Repairs, please contact your Building and ask to speak with Library Support Team.
Student Apps - Access Through ClassLink
When students login to their Chromebook, a ClassLink Dashboard will appear.
Students will login to District Apps (Canvas, Infinite Campus, Google Classroom, iReady, ST Math & more) from the ClassLink Dashboard.
Elementary Students
ST Math - Access through ClassLink, not Clever
SuperKids may require a Parent Account when using SuperKids App at home
(contact teacher for support if needed)
(contact teacher for support if needed)
iPad Support
For iPad Repairs, please contact your Building and ask to speak with Library Support Team.
Using Zoom on the iPad (First select the Zoom app then listen to video)
CRCSD 1:1 Forms
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS
SECONDARY STUDENTS
Student Acknowledgement Forms
Student Google Acknowledgement Forms
Student Device Acknowledgement Form
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Student Device Acknowledgement Forms
Student Device Use Agreement
Google Support
Guardians visit this site to help support your child's learning from home. This resource includes content for using Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, Meets, Chromebooks and more.
Guardians use this guide to help support your child's learning from home. This resource includes content for Chromebook accessibility settings.
If you are graduating or leaving the District use these instructions to take your Google Data with you.
Infinite Campus Support
Parent Portal:
(Modify Alerts for Assignments, Grades, & Attendance)
Student Portal:
Mobile Hotspot Support
Tech Support team #1-844-341-4834
Tech Support team #1-844-689-3934
Hotspot Tips
Hotspot no signal or weak signal:
·Move the hotspot towards an outside wall of the building - maybe near a window.
·Move hotspot to the top floor of dwelling if possible.
·Student should be in the same room as the hotspot .
·Try hotspot at another location (friend, or relatives house).
Password Management (Forgotten Password or Can't Login)
Students Change Account Password in Classlink (Self initiated password reset)
Forced Password Reset - (Follow instructions to login to your Chromebook if prompted for old password)
Video Conferencing Tools
Securly (Web filtering)
Securly Home for parents 2020 - Video
Securly FAQ
Securly Home App
Student Hub Access (Due to the temporary switch to remote learning and COVID-19, all internet hubs are closed )
Student Hubs - Due to the temporary switch to remote learning and COVID-19, all internet hubs are closed
IMPORTANT - End of Year Information / Summer
Students in Grades 5 through Grade 11 will be taking their devices home with them over the summer.
-As explained in the student device acknowledgement, students are borrowing a Chromebook that they are responsible for over several years.
-Students must take care of the device appropriately, and only students and parents/guardians are allowed to use the device.
-Click here to watch the video shared with students on Summer Device Care and Responsibilities 2021
Hot Spots (internet/wifi access) issued to students/families during the 2020-21 school year will need to be returned prior to or immediately following the last day of school. Please make sure both the unit and power/charging cord are returned. Buildings have arranged drop off times, so if you are not aware of these dates/times please check with your child's school.
NOTE: These hotspots will stop working/transmitting a wifi signal after the end of the school year/June.
Students in Grade 5 and Grade 8 will be bringing devices to their new building (Middle School/High School) on the first day of school.
On the 1st day of school students will be expected to bring their chromebooks with them fully charged and in good working order.
Students/Parents we encourage you to bring in devices over the summer that have been damaged (i.e. cracked screen), are missing parts (i.e. keys on keyboard, power/charging cord), or are not working (i.e. black screen, issues with turning on) so that technology can address it prior to the start of the school year. Please call the HelpDesk at 319.558.2900.
Summer Programming
Kids on Course and Kids on Course University students have additional student device instructions:
Kindergarten through fourth grade Kids on Course University students will have their device transferred to their Kids on Course University building by CRCSD to be used during the summer
Fifth through eighth grade Kids on Course students will bring their devices home for the summer and are expected to bring the device with them to their Kids on Course building