Helping NISD students and families navigate the student experience on their NISD district device
Helping NISD students and families navigate the student experience on their NISD district device
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portal.nisdtx.org
portal.nisdtx.org
The NISD Portal is a single sign on platform for NISD students, teachers, and employees. With the Portal, students can easily access all of their common programs in one convenient location. The Portal's contents are tailored to students and staff based on campus and grade level; it can be accessed on any device.
The NISD Portal is a single sign on platform for NISD students, teachers, and employees. With the Portal, students can easily access all of their common programs in one convenient location. The Portal's contents are tailored to students and staff based on campus and grade level; it can be accessed on any device.
Logging In, Gradebook, Email Access
Logging In, Gradebook, Email Access
Logging into Google/Chromebook
Logging into Google/Chromebook
Logging onto your Chromebook simultaneously signs you into Google and many other school-related sites which makes remembering passwords much simpler since there is only one.
You must enter your full email on the first Google Screen:
On the second screen "Northwest ISD Portal," enter your:
Username(first part of your email): firstname.lastname
Accessing and Sending EMAILS
Accessing and Sending EMAILS
Using email is vital for communication between students and teachers. Students in NISD use Gmail, which can be accessed several ways:
1. Click on the Gmail icon on the Chromebook taskbar.
2. Click on the 9 Square "waffle" at the top right of Google.
Since logging into your Chromebook also logs you into all Google Apps, you will will already be logged into your Gmail account.
Please note that there are two different formats for teacher email addresses. Find the correct email address on your teacher's Canvas page or within the Staff Directory for the campus.
Students Accessing GRADES via Home Access Center
Students Accessing GRADES via Home Access Center
Grades, Report Cards, and Attendance are all managed within a program called Home Access Center. It is important that you check your grades on a constant basis to best stay on top of your classwork and performance. From the NISD Portal (portal.nisdtx.org), select the "Home Access Center" icon.
Families Accessing Student Grades via Home Access Center
Families Accessing Student Grades via Home Access Center
At NISD, Parents and Students have access to grades online through the Home Access Center. (Grades, Individual Assignments, IPR, Report Cards, Test Scores, Attendance, Class Schedules). You have to option to receive email updates and access all of your student's information with a single log on.
Log in Information: Log in Information: All parents of new students received this information during enrollment in an email. If you are unable to log in, please call the campus during school hours to retrieve that information.
Resource: Quick Start Guide
ParentSquare: School & District Communication
ParentSquare: School & District Communication
ParentSquare is the chosen communication platform in Northwest ISD to help families consolidate their communication from schools and to help teachers and campuses easily alert students and families.
ParentSquare is the chosen communication platform in Northwest ISD to help families consolidate their communication from schools and to help teachers and campuses easily alert students and families.
Secondary students in grades 6-12 have StudentSquare in their Portal.
Accessing Coursework
Accessing Coursework
Canvas
Canvas
Canvas is NISD's learning management system which is required for all classes grades 6-12. This is also an optional platform available for 3-5th grade classrooms.
Students are automatically enrolled in their Canvas courses based on their course enrollment in eSchool/Home Access Center. Teachers are responsible for publishing the course as well as related modules, resources, and activities.
Guardian Note: Gurdians are encouraged to gain Parent Observer Access by linking to their student's account.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is the primary digital learning environment for 3-5th grade classrooms. In addition to Canvas in 6-12th grade, some teachers will also use Google Classroom as on optional supplement.
Here is how to access Google Classroom, enroll in courses, and other general navigation tips.
Guardian Note: Guardians are encouraged to sign up for Guardian email summaries to view student activity in Google Classrooms.
Seesaw
Seesaw
Seesaw is the primary digital learning environment for Pre-K - 2nd grade classrooms. Watch this video to see the student view of how to log into the Chromebook using the QR code QuickCard and navigate Seesaw classes
Guardian Note: Explore this "Navigating Seesaw: An NISD Family Resource" to download the Seesaw Family app and get additional support as a guardian in Seesaw.
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Apps & Google Drive for School Use
Google Apps & Google Drive for School Use
Chromebooks utilize Google Chrome and the GSuite of Apps which include Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, and many more common apps you'll be using on a daily basis. Since you have a Google For Education Account, you have unlimited storage in your Google Drive for endless productively and collaborative options. Logging into your Chromebook automatically logs you into your Google Drive.
View this video to get an overview of organizing and utilizing your Google Drive, as well as the two methods available for sharing files which will become a common practice as you submit schoolwork.
Additional Student Chromebook Resources
Additional Student Chromebook Resources
Explore Student Chromebook Essentials for resources such as Chromebook Accessibility Features, Troubleshooting Tips, and Bonus Chromebook Resources.
Need additional support or help? Visit studenthelpdesk.nisdtx.org
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