Apps for Students

to promote student attendance, academic success, and better behaviors

When it comes to screen time, quality is key.

Connect Trenton has curated apps available on iOS, Android, and the Internet for high schoolers. The following suggestions are based on real needs presented by 9th graders, are screened for appropriateness and quality, and offer free content for users. As always, parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's Internet usage and be aware of premium content pricing.

Notice a broken link? Have an app to suggest? Email me at lthompsonakt1@trenton.k12.nj.us. Thanks!

Alarmy - Morning Alarm Clock

Description: Alarmy is the innovative solution for those who just can’t seem to get up on time, even with an alarm clock. This app has been cleverly designed to force you to get out of bed. You set it up by registering a photo of an area or room in your house. Then once the alarm is set, the ONLY way to make it stop ringing is to get out of bed and go take a photo of the registered area.

Google Classroom

Description: With Google Classroom, students and teachers can view their classes and communicate with their classmates in real time. Students can open their assignments and work on them right from their iPhone or iPad. Teachers can keep track of who has turned in work and grade the assignment - at school or on the go. Students and teachers receive notifications when they have new content in Classroom, so they are always up to date. Trenton Public Schools uses Google Classroom for virtual learning. Classroom invite links are sent to students' district email addresses.

Google Meet

Description: Securely connect, collaborate and celebrate from anywhere. With Google Meet, everyone can safely create and join high-quality video meetings up to 250 people. Trenton Public Schools uses Google Meet for virtual learning. Google Meet links can be found in Google Classroom.

Insight Timer

Description: We believe everyone deserves access to a free daily meditation practice. Which is why we publish the world's largest collection of free guided meditations, with over 55,000 titles. Most meditation apps say they’re free but the reality is quite different; once the starter pack finishes they quickly lock you out. We offer the largest free library of guided meditations on earth and the world’s most loved meditation timer, for free.

IXL - Math, English, & More Support

Description: IXL is personalized learning! Trusted by over 390,000 schools and 300,000 parents, IXL is proven to accelerate student achievement. And with the award-winning IXL app, students can master skills anytime, anywhere! IXL offers superior skill-building in math mastery, language arts learning, and additional subjects, offering real-time diagnostics in an immersive experience.

Libby, by Overdrive - Access Trenton Public Library

Description: All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries. Browse your library’s digital catalog of books — from classics to NYT best-sellers. Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space. With Libby, you can access Trenton Public Library's books - all you need is your library card number.

Mitra - Track What Matters Most

Description: The Mitra app helps you identify your personal values and learn how your emotions impact your ability to live in alignment with those values in your everyday life. With Mitra, you can build awareness of your values and emotions. Being asked to think about your values and emotions once a day can cultivate emotional awareness and help you stay true to your personal values.

Nike Run Club

Description: Nike Run Club has the tools you need to run better, including GPS run tracking; audio guided runs; weekly, monthly and custom distance challenges; customized coaching plans for your goals; and nonstop motivation from your friends. Reach your goals and have fun along the way with Nike Run Club.

PowerSchool Mobile - Grades, Assignments, Attendance

Description: Built for convenient access to real-time student information like grades, assignments, and attendance, the PowerSchool Mobile App provides enhanced functionality for parents, guardians, and students. Students can get their PowerSchool login information from their school counselor, and parents and guardians can request their PowerSchool account creation instructions from their student's school counselor. Trenton Public Schools' district code is "QMLZ". Note that parents and guardians must create an account on a desktop before the mobile app will work.

SimpleMind - Mind Mapping

Description: Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember information and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want.

Smiling Mind

Description: Smiling Mind is a FREE mindfulness meditation app developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life. Just as we eat well and stay fit to keep our body healthy, mindfulness meditation is about mental health and looking after the mind. Our programs are designed to assist people in dealing with the pressure, stress, and challenges of daily life.

SuperBetter

Description: SuperBetter builds resilience - the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic even in the face of change and difficult challenges. Playing SuperBetter unlocks heroic potential to overcome tough situations and achieve goals that matter most.

Trenton Public Schools NJ

Description: The Trenton Public Schools NJ App by eSchoolView allows parents, students, teachers and administrators to stay connected in today's mobile world! Find news, a school calendar, and school information, all easily accessible from your phone.

WIN: What I Need - Local Resources in Mercer County

Description: WIN What I Need connects users to 12 categories of free resources. WIN is free, easy to use, and empowers homeless, abused and resource-insecure youth, families and adults to find services that will help them build an independent life. Users can search for anything, from food pantries and homeless shelters, to free health services, educational resources and more. More than a directory- WIN users can receive alerts about job fairs and other community events, offer feedback and connect to live assistance hotlines through the “I Need Help Now” page. WIN is now available in Trenton and Mercer County, New Jersey.

Zoom Web Meetings

Description: Zoom is #1 in customer satisfaction and the best unified communication experience on mobile. It's super easy! Install the free Zoom app, click on "New Meeting," and invite up to 100 people to join you on video! Connect with anyone on iPad, iPhone, other mobile devices, Windows, Mac, Zoom Rooms, H.323/SIP room systems, and telephones. Some teachers at Trenton's Ninth Grade Academy use Zoom for live teaching; information will be shared via Google Classroom.

Notice a broken link? Have an app to suggest? Email me at lthompsonakt1@trenton.k12.nj.us. Thanks!