parent chromebook management

HSD uses Blocksi to provide Internet filtering on student accounts that are used to login to Chromebooks. Visibility into student activity is provided through the Blocksi Parent Portal to parents/guardians and optionally signing up for automated emails. For information and frequently asked questions please review the information below. For more information about how HSD filtering works, see HSD Chromebook Filtering page.

Tutorials and guides for the use of the Blocksi Parent Dashboard

Blocksi PARENT PORTAL

How do I sign up for Parent Dashboard?

You will receive an email from no-reply@blocksi.net titled "Blocksi Parent Dashboard access granted." This will go to the email address listed for you in Synergy. Follow the Register As Parent button to set up your account. You can choose whether to sign in with Google or press Register Here to manually create an account. It is recommended to bookmark https://blocksi.net/parent-hub/ or download the Blocksi Parent App.

How often does the web activity information for my student update?

The system typically displays online activity in about a minute or less.

How far back can I view my student's web activity?

You will be able to view the past 90 days.

Can I block specific sites?

Parents can create more restrictive settings by creating an Exception List and adding URLs to be blocked.

I forgot my password; how do I reset it?

Go to the Blocksi Parent Dashboard and click "Forgot your Password." This will guide you through resetting your password. Hillsboro School District does not have access to reset your password for you.

What if I do not see my student in the Parent Dashboard?

If you cannot see your child in the Blocksi Parent Dashboard, contact your child's school and make sure they have your correct email address on file.

Can I pause or stop my student from getting to the internet when away from school?

Within the Parent Dashboard, navigate to Access Time Control. Create a new schedule and edit it in order to set hours your student cannot access their Chromebook. Students will receive an error message that says "?" if they attempt to access the internet on their Chromebook during these times. This feature only works outside of school hours.

INTERNET aCTIVITY eMAIL

How do I sign up for parent email reports?

Visit the Reports section of the dashboard. Toggle the automated weekly report on.

When will I start receiving parent reports?

Reports will begin arriving within a week of toggling them on, typically arriving in the early hours of Monday mornings.

What information is included in parent reports?

Parent reports contain a PDF with the times your child is active on the internet, categories of sites visited, and most frequently visited websites per category. It will show a comparison of your student's typical use to the school average. This information is meant to be an overview.

Why did I suddenly stop receiving parent reports?

Ensure the reports feature is toggled on inside the Blocksi Parent Dashboard.

Check your Spam folder and see if your email provider might have flagged incoming Parent Reports as spam. If your email service has an "Approved Senders List," add "no-reply@blocksi.net" to the list.

If your email address recently changed, you will want to contact your child's school and make sure they have the correct email address on file.