Access VPN at Home

🛡️ When to Use the VPN

The district VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure connection that allows you to access internal systems and resources when you're working outside the school network. Here’s when you’ll need it:

✅ Accessing Internal Systems from Home
Use the VPN when working remotely and you need to access:

• Skyward (if your district restricts off-site access)
  
  

• Internal file servers or shared drives
  
  

• Teacher evaluation or HR platforms restricted to district IP addresses
  
  

• District-only websites or dashboards
  
  

✅ Using a District-Issued Laptop Off-Campus
Connect to the VPN if you're using your district-issued device outside of school and need secure access to district resources.

🚫 You Don't Need the VPN When:

• You’re on the school Wi-Fi/network (already secure)
  
  

• You’re just browsing the internet, checking Gmail, or using Google Drive
  
  

• You’re accessing public websites or cloud-based tools (like Canva, Kahoot, or Screencastify)
  
  

💡 Tip:
Only connect to the VPN when you need it. Keeping it on all the time may slow your connection or block access to some external websites.