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At St. Laurence, a great deal of emphasis is placed on using technology to assist student learning. Each classroom has access to interactive learning using digital boards, document cameras, 1:1 Chromebooks in grades 4-8, and sets of iPads in PK-3.
St. Laurence also uses Classlink as the primary student portal to access applications, online textbooks and research information. Please contact the technology department if you have any questions.
Student and Parent Resources- Setting up school tech at home (READ FIRST!!!) - This will help you set up your home computer to easily and efficiently access Classlink and school resources. iOS instructions are here as well.
- FACTS Family Portal Tips - short how to's on using FACTS Family Portal. Updated often. Includes tips on:
- Checking grades
- Editing Family Demographics
- Using FACTS calendars
- Communication preferences
- and more..
- FACTS Family App - The old FACTS/Renweb apps are no longer valid. Please download the latest FACTS Family App at the Apple Store or go to the App Store on your Android phone and search for the FACTS Family App. Please note that not all the sections in the new FACTS Family App are enabled. Please note that not all tiles in the app are active.
- Go Guardian Parent App (4th-8th Grade) - provides Parents and Guardians with the ability to pause their children's internet, block specific websites, and schedule internet availability on managed Chromebooks outside of school hours. To get started, click HERE. Start with Step #1.
- Primarily for graduating 8th graders - Back up your Google Drive
Google Advice- PK - 3rd Grade parents - Please do not change your child's Google password. If you do, it may prevent your child from being able to login from school.
- Please help your child memorize their Google username. See Setting up school tech at home.
- 4th - 8th Grade parents - You should have received an email to opt in to Google Classroom summaries for your child. This is the best way to know what your child is doing in class. More information from Google.
- Google Classroom (only while logged in with student account. Please have your child give you a tour of their classes.)
- Google Classroom for Students and Parents - video overview of all the important GCR components. If you are new to GCR. Watch this video as it answers the typically asked questions.
- See your work for a class
- View due dates and events
- Note: There is an app you can download from the Apple Store or on Android.. Download the app and login with your child's school-provided Google account to see what is happening in real time.
FACTS Advice- Please a computer to use FACTS wherever possible. The Family App is great but it has its limitations.
- Check how often you receive grade reports for your child. See FACTS Family Portal Tips for more information.
- Check the visibility of what is listed about you in the School Directory. See FACTS Family Portal Tips for more information.
- Need help? Email us at techhelp [at] stlaurence [dot] org.
Digital Citizenship Resources- Online Safety Tips - from SLCS Tech Dept. How to manage home technology
- Common Sense Media
- NetSmartz for Parents
- Protecting your Children in the Online World
- Recommendations for Children’s Media Use
- Digital Parenting Presentation
- How Much Screen Time is Too Much?