• Student Technology Support


    Looking for Assistance? 

    • Technical Support: Students may sign in to the Student Help Desk to submit a ticket if their Chromebook is malfunctioning and/or in need of repairs. Please be as detailed as possible describing what trouble you are having when submitting your ticket.  Log into the Student Help Desk with your Google account.

    • Have you tried Power Washing your Chromebook? This operation is a factory reset and erases all the information on your Chromebook’s harddrive, including your settings, apps, and files. This process often corrects minor performance  issues you may experience on your Chromebook.  
      • Sign out of your Chromebook.
      • Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + r.
      • In the box that appears, select Powerwash > Continue.
      • Follow the steps that appear and then sign in with your LSCS Google Account.

    • Non Technical Support: Have a question - but not for technical support? Visit this webpage for other LSCS Contacts. 


    Device Issuance and Usage Policy

    The Lake Station Community Schools Device Issuance and Usage Policy was signed in Skyward by parents/guardians. Click here to review a copy of the policy.  Starting in the year 2021-2022 the policy will be in our district student handbook.  



    Need Internet Access?

    COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS: Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information visit:https://www.internetessentials.com/
      

    FRONTIER LIFELINE PROGRAM: If you have been living without phone service because you cannot afford it, you may be eligible for this government assistance program. Frontier is committed to helping qualified low-income individuals pay for telephone service or qualifying internet access services by supporting the principles of Universal Service. The goal of Universal Service is to make telephone or qualifying internet access services affordable, by participating in low-income Lifeline (or Tribal Lifeline/Link Up) programs in all the states where Frontier provides service.  For more information, visit: https://frontier.com/resources/discountprograms/lifeline-program

    FCC EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT PROGRAM: The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program allows families to sign up directly with the Universal Services Administration Company or with a participating Internet Service Provider to receive internet services subsidized at $50/month. Some providers also offer devices within the guidelines established by the program. The list of participating Internet Service Providers for Indiana is available here. All families in schools designated as Community Eligible Provision (CEP), through the USDA’s National Free and Reduced-Price Lunch program, are eligible. The FCC site also includes a link to Frequently Asked Questions regarding this program. IDOE encourages all schools to develop plans to ensure eligible families are aware of this benefit and how to participate. Additional information, including a sign up link, will be shared as it becomes available.  https://connectednation.org/ebbprogram/ 





    Student Email Access:
    If you don't recall how to access your school email, please view this tutorial. Student Email Tutorial



    Edison eLearning Schedule for Weather Closures:
    When an eLearning day is called due to extreme weather, Edison students can follow this schedule: 2020-2021 Edison Schedule 



    Skyward Tips:

     

     



    Google Classroom:

    • Where are my assignments?
      K-12 students will use Google Classroom for distance learning. 

     

     

     



    Need Software?

    • Did you know students with school email accounts have access to Microsoft Office Products? 
      • Log in to your school email account
      • Click on "Install Office" in the upper right corner
      • Or use the online version of the apps as soon as you log in. 

        Office Products

     



    ClassDojo Resources (Elementary Schools):  

    Many teachers at Bailey and Hamilton will utilized ClassDojo to communicate with parents.  Below are a few resources about ClassDojo and how it works. 

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