Parents

Parents: We got you! Below, you will find resources to support you and to strengthen our partnership and work together to help your child learn. .

Podcast for Parents

The coronavirus pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Parent Trapped, a new podcast from Common Sense Media is here to help. Each week, host Marie Baldonado checks in with authors, educators, and celebrities to bring you real-world stories and tips. You'll hear from experts and listeners on everything from juggling work and school with kids at home to awesome pillow fort designs and great family movies. Commons Sense created Parent Trapped to capture parents' candid stories and moments when reality meets (comic) relief. Because, let's face it: Raising Kids in quarantine is a challenge none of us saw coming.

Tech Support

To help us better support you, please complete this Technology Help Request form (bit.ly/parenttechrequest) if you are experiencing a technology related issue during this time.

Login with student's school gmail account. (Spanish version)

ClassLink is the Launchpad

for Learning.

Students use ClassLink to access assignments. It includes Google Classroom and other assigned digital instructional materials.

Acess Your Classes from Anywhere with ClassLink.pdf

Tech Toolkit for families and guardians

Google Classroom for Students

Quick Start Guide for Google Classroom.

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Students by Shake Up Learning.pdf

Parent's Guide to Google Classroom (See Full Playlist)

Note: Access Google Classroom through ClassLink

During this time of learning:

  • Ask your child questions about assignments, talk about learning, upcoming deadlines, and workload.

  • Help your child develop daily routines and create a dedicated area for learning.

  • Choose a learning location that is suitable to be seen by peers and teachers if students are using video tools.

  • Ensure your child is dressed appropriately when using video tools.

  • Encourage your child to take study breaks and to take part in physical exercise.

  • Be mindful of your child’s well-being; speak to them regularly about concerns or challenges.

  • If there are siblings simultaneously online, choose locations that do not cause noise interference when recording learning or video conferencing.

  • Communicate any concerns via email to your child’s teacher or counselor.

Chrome Management Tips

Install Chrome.pdf
Sign in to Chrome.pdf
Sign Out of Chrome.pdf
Manage Multiple Accounts in Chrome.pdf

Internet Access Assistance

Neverware is Offering Free Home Edition for Students - Turn old laptops & PCs into fast, secure Chrome devices in minutes.

AT&T is offering low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households. More information

HISD provides WiFi access in school parking lots. Students can grab docs and make them available offline and upload them later when they reconnect to the internet. Do not loiter in school parking lots and maintain social distancing for safety during this crisis.

If your child has a Kajeet Mifi. You can go here to track the data usage.

Internet Filtering on School-Issued Devices

Securly home for parents is a FREE service offered by our filtering company. Below are instructions to install the app if your student has a school-issued device and a video about how to use Securly home.

Securly.pdf

Video Call Etiquette with Google Meet

Hillsboro ISD students could have opportunities to join Google Meet video calls with teachers. Below are some helpful Google Meet Etiquette tips to discuss with your child.

Video Call Etiquette.pdf

Raising Children in the Digital Age