Beginning of the School Year

How-to Guide

Welcome to the JIS MS Community! We have prepared a tech checklist for you to go through to help you be successful in school! ⬇⬇

We will be covering the items below during the New Student Orientation and the Portfolio Setup Session.

All G6 and New Students: YOUR TECH CHECKLIST

Your JIS school account will give you access to all the JIS Core technology tools. Get to know our core tech tools by going through this tech checklist (you can find all the tutorials below):

Log in to JISNet by entering your JIS username and password. Familiarize yourself with the Student Portal.
Open your JIS Gmail account.
Set up your Chrome browser by signing in to Google and turning on sync with your JIS account.
Explore Google Calendar. Know how to select calendars and find the Zoom link in the Calendar event. Subscribe to additional JIS Calendars.
Be ready to use these apps on your first day of class: Google Classroom, GCalendar.
Access and explore the other core tech tools: Powerschool, JIS MS Library and the rest of GSuite.
Customize your Macbook Device.

In the first two weeks of school, you will be sent a meeting invite by your MS Tech Coach so you can...

Create your school portfolio in Google Sites.

If you are ready for more, bookmark and explore the different apps available when you sign in with your JIS Google account:

Screencastify (available in your Chrome browser)
Canva
Flipgrid

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW:

How to log in with your JIS username and password.
Find the Main Menu.
Know where to access your Email, Powerschool, and the Tech Helpdesk.
Know where to find the Middle School NAGA Newsfeed
Access the MS Quicklinks: For example, can you find MS's ESP site link?

HOW-TO:

1. Log in to JISNet by visiting https://www.jisedu.or.id/ and clicking JISNet portal at the top of the page.

2. Find the Email, Powerschool, and Google Drive icons in JISNet portal.

3. Read about the latest school happenings in the Middle School NAGA Newsfeed.

4. Access the Tech Helpdesk in the Support Tools Menu.

4. Find the Middle School Quicklinks (right side of the portal) and check out the sites listed in there for future reference.

2. Open your JIS Gmail.

MUST KNOW:

Send and reply to an email.
Archive/Move an email.
Use Hangouts within Gmail (chat/video).
Use labels and filters to organize your emails. WATCH.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Customize your Gmail settings.
Learn how to use the "Undo Send" feature (in case you send an email by accident and wish to unsend it!) HERE'S HOW
Use Google Keep to take notes or Google Tasks to create lists.

Open Gmail in several ways:

Click EMAIL in JISNet.

If you're already logged in to Chrome, click the App Grid and then press the Gmail icon.

Type Gmail on your browser, press Return, and then click the Gmail link in your search results.

3. Sign in to your Chrome account and set up your browser.

WHAT YOU MUST DO:

Go to your Chrome browser and sign in with your JIS account. Instructions here. ------->
When you sign in for the first time, it will ask you to sync your data AND link your data. Click YES/ACCEPT to both.
Turn on your Bookmarks Bar and start bookmarking your favorite links and sites. You may also wish to organize your bookmarks by folders.

Useful Links to Bookmark (⌘+d):

How to Sign in to Chrome

How to Create and Organize Bookmarks in Chrome

Chrome - Create and Organize Bookmarks.mp4

FAQ

Why do I need to sign in to Chrome?

When you sign in to GSuite's Chrome browser with your JIS account, you are automatically signed in to all the apps within GSuite: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sites, Sheets and more.
You will be able to save and sync your bookmarks and passwords. This is super useful because If your device is broken or has been stolen, you can log in to another laptop and voila! Chrome will sync your bookmarks and other settings easily to your new device.
You will be able to easily access additional cool Chrome apps and extensions from Chrome with your JIS account.

I'm already signed in to my JIS Google account. How do I know if I'm signed in to Chrome (or not?)

When you sign in to your JIS Google account (ex. you went to Gmail and logged in), you will be automatically signed in to Chrome. The final step is to turn on sync so it syncs your bookmarks, password, History and other settings. This will ensure that your data will follow you in any device when you sign in to Chrome.

Remember, sign in to Chrome and sync ONLY if you are using your personal device (no need to sign out.)

If you are using a public computer, always remember to sign out.

4. Explore Google Calendar. Subscribe to several JIS calendars.

Google Calendar is a huge part of our culture in the MS. Everyone's schedule is automatically uploaded into one's JIS calendar. This enables easy planning with your peers and teachers. If this is the first time you're using Google Calendar, watch the video tutorial in this section.

When you're ready, go to JISNet and follow the instructions there on how to subscribe to additional JIS Calendars with your Google Calendar.

Calendars you may subscribe to:

School-wide Events
All School Holiday
MS Day
MS General
JIS Academy

Click here to learn how to subscribe to JIS Calendars.

5. Be ready to use these apps on your First Day of School.

Google Classroom

All Middle School courses will use Google Classroom as their Learning Management System, and this is where to begin the first day of school.

Do take the time to watch the attached video so you are able to join and navigate each of your Google Classrooms.

6. Customize Your Macbook Device

You are free to customize your Macbook Air any way you want as long as you use legal software and it does not interfere with any JIS systems. Your parents will need to enter their admin password to install any new software.

New to Mac? Take some time to watch the following videos. The Mac dock and trackpad are usually the trickiest aspects for those switching from PCs.

After watching the videos, you should be ready to set up your MacBook to suit your style and needs. Should you get stuck, Google is, of course, your friend. Simply search, "How to _________ Mac" and all will be revealed. If that fails, ask your MS Tech Coach for assistance!

7. Access and explore the rest of the JIS Core Tech Tools

JIS MS Library

The Middle School Library aims to promote an information empowered and literature enriched school community of independent, lifelong learners. Our collection of digital resources is second to none.

Also, be sure to check out the Middle School Research Portal for an excellent resource to guide one through extended research projects.

Powerschool

The link to PowerSchool from JISnet reveals your online gradebook and record management software - absences, tardies, course grades, etc. Parents also have access to PowerSchool records.

The rest of Google Workspace

Perhaps the core of all we do with technology in the Middle School is the Google Workspace, as teachers and students love the simplicity and ability to easily share and collaborate on documents with your peers and instructors in real time. Middle School students will need to become familiar with the following applications: