Get to know Edmentum Exact Path!

This year, we are using an online learning program from Edmentum called Exact Path. This exciting digital tool personalizes learning across grades K–12 in reading, language arts, and math. It starts by targeting each child’s academic strengths and weaknesses with an adaptive assessment, and then prescribes a tailored learning path of lessons, practice, and assessment based on specific strengths and needs. Your child will be using this program at school, but they can also continue learning at home.

Where can my child find their work?

Your child will primarily spend time in the learning path. Here, students receive one skill to work on at a time, which can consist of a lesson, practice, and Progress Check. Outside of the learning path, a child might also receive additional assignments from a teacher with specified due dates.

How will the learning path change as my child keeps working?

The short Progress Checks that assess learning at the end of each skill module also adapt the learning path going forward. If your child earns 80% or above, the have mastered the skill and can start a new skill. If they earn <80% they will get another chance to complete the lesson module before receiving a prerequisite skill known as a Building Block for additional remediation. Your child’s teacher will be notified along the way to keep up with learning progress and provide targeted support.

Where can my child see their progress?

The Rewards area tracks all progress and skill mastery the child has made in the program.

• Mastery Trophies: Your child must earn 80% or above on a Progress Check in order to earn a Trophy for that skill.

• Challenge Badges: Teachers can create personalized challenges to motivate learning. These allow the educator to set goals around how many skills your child should aim to master or how much time they should spend learning in the program.

How often should my child use Exact Path?

Children who spend 40–60 minutes per week in each subject area are proven to make the greatest academic growth. Using this time recommendation, we recommend aiming to spend at least 20-minutes per learning sessions to watch learning accelerate!

Go to login.edmentum.com to log in and get started!

Support students with LexiaCore5 at home

For an explanation of how lexia Core5 works for your student, please visit: https://help.lexialearning.com/s/article/Family-Resource-Page-Core5-23133

Overview

If your child works in Core5 at home, learn some tips on how you can help support their learning with Core5.

Applies to: Families and caregivers of students who use Lexia​®​ Core5​®​ Reading at home.

Schedule Time for Learning

Each student has a recommended number of minutes of Core5 use per week . Try to set a schedule that will help your reader reach this target each week. 

When students log in to Core5, they'll see their personalized weekly goal on their dashboard. To log in, go to npsk12.com then click For Parents/Students at the top, click Clever, click Log in With Google, then scroll down and click Lexia Core5.  They’ll also be able to see the number of minutes they have used Core5 this week, and the number of minutes they have left until they reach their goal. 

When your child logs in or logs out, take a look at the Student Dashboard together. Talk about the progress your child is making toward their weekly time goal and the number of units they've completed. Keep in mind that the target number of minutes is for the entire week, not per day!

Set up for Success

• Try to provide a quiet space for learning

• Check the volume before each session. Headphones can be helpful but aren’t necessary.

Support Independent Learning

• Let your child work in Core5 without help from parents, siblings or other caregivers. Core5 is designed to give support and instruction that helps students when they need it.

• Encourage your child to work through an entire unit before moving on to another activity or leaving the program. The green bar at the bottom of the screen will move all the way to the right when the unit is finished.

• Tell your child to log out when they are finished—select the red X in the upper right corner of the screen until you see the logout screen with the dog, then select Log Out! Logging out is important to accurately reflect the time your child worked.

Check In and Track Progress

• Every time students log in, they are making progress toward their reading goals. Progress and performance in Core5 is reported directly to teachers so they can provide additional help when needed.

• The apple icon in the bottom left corner of the Core5 window will turn red if your child has difficulty with an activity or concept. 

• Does your child know the directions and how the task functions? It may be helpful to explain the directions in your own words. The Core5 Buttons Guide will help you understand how the program functions.  

• Discourage rushing or guessing by reminding your child to take their time before choosing an answer. Encourage your child to keep trying—learning takes time!  

Celebrate Success

• Talk to your reader about their progress in Core5 by asking them about their favorite activities.

• Celebrate success when your reader completes a level! 

Find more parent resources here: https://help.lexialearning.com/s/article/Family-Resource-Page-Core5-23133

Still need help?  Email Mrs. Collins  (Instructional Technology Specialist) at mcollins585@nps.k12.va.us

How to Use A Chromebook from Home

Connecting a Chromebook to home wireless

1. Power on the Chromebook
2. Select the wireless icon in the bottom right tool bar
3. Select “Not Connected” under the wireless icon at the top left of popup.
4. Locate and select the wireless network being connected to
5. When prompted, enter the network password.
6. Select “Connect”. If connection fails, select “back” and verify the network password.

Logging on to the Chromebook

1. Ensure the Chromebook is powered on and connected to a wireless network
2. At the log in screen, use NPS student account information (1234@npsk12.net) and select “Next”
3. Enter the password and select “Sign in.”

Accessing email on Chromebook

4. Ensure the Chromebook is powered on and connected to a wireless network.
5. At the log in screen, use NPS student account information (1234@npsk12.net) and select “Next”
6. Enter password and select “Sign in”
7. Launch Chrome if not already launched
8. Select “NPS Bookmarks”
9. Select “NPS Student Email”
10. At the log in screen, use NPS student account information (1234@npsk12.net) and select “Next”
11. Enter password and select “Sign in”
12. Once logged in, access email by selecting “Outlook” in the top menu.

More info than you will ever need https://k12nps.sharepoint.com/sites/NPSVirtualLearningSupport

How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent?

How do I generate a pairing code for an observer as a student?

As a student, you can generate a pairing code to link an observer to your Canvas account. You must create a separate pairing code for each observer who wants to link to your account. For more information on pairing codes, view the Pairing Codes - Frequently Asked Questions resource document.

An observer may be your parent, guardian, mentor, counselor, or another individual who needs to view your Canvas courses. Linked observers can view and participate in certain elements of your Canvas courses. For more information on the observer role, view the Observer Visibility and Participation resource document.

Note: If you are an observer, you can copy the pairing code and link the student by entering the code in your User Settings.

Open User Settings - In existing student account

In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].

Pair with Observer

Click the Pair with Observer button.

Copy Pairing Code

Copy the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code [1]. You will need to share the code with the observer who will link to your account. The pairing code will expire after seven days or its first use.

To close the window, click the OK button [2].

Note: Pairing codes are case sensitive.

Once you have the Pairing Code Open Canvas URL

In a browser window, enter the NPS Canvas URL https://nps.instructure.com/login/canvas 

 Create Canvas Account

Enter the following information:

1. Enter your name in the Your Name field.
2. Enter your email in the Your Email field.
3. Enter your password in the Password field.
4. Re-enter your password in the Re-enter Password field.
5. Enter a paring code to link your account to your student in the Student Pairing Code field.
6. Agree to the terms of use by clicking the You agree to the terms of use checkbox.
7. Confirm that you are not a robot by completing the Captcha form (if enabled by your student's school).
8. Click the Start Participating button.

Note: Students can generate pairing codes from their User Settings. Depending on school permission, admins and instructors may also be able to generate pairing codes.

Begin Observing

You can begin observing your student in Canvas immediately.

Learn how to observe additional students in your account.

Learn how to modify your Canvas notification settings.

Students using Canvas

Students in Norfolk Public Schools will be using Canvas as a Learning Management System this year. Each student will be added to the courses they are enrolled in.

Logging in to Canvas     

• Navigate to the district website or school page to find the Canvas link
• Click the Canvas Link 

• Sign-in using your NPS Login credentials 

(i.e. User Name: #####@npsk12.net, Password: #####)

Accessing student Courses             

1. From the Dashboard (default view and left-hand side of the screen)
   • Click on the Course card for the class you want to view

2. From Courses Menu Option (left-hand side of the screen)
   • The pop-out menu lists all the courses the student is currently enrolled in • Click on the Course for the class you want to view

Contact the Network Engineer (mostly hardware related) by putting in a help desk ticket helpdesk@npsk12.net for:

Devices that are not working at all.

Broken Devices

Issuing of device to student

Student Password Reset (ITRT can also do this)

If you experience issues while working at home/remotely...

Call the NPS Helpdesk at 757-628-3900

They will be able to assist with simple issues over the phone with wireless connections and password help. 

Contact the ITRT (mostly software related) mcollins585@nps.k12.va.us

Issues with Canvas, Clever, or connected apps.

Main office:

ParentVue - If you are not enrolled, please call the main office and provide the school with a current email address. Otherwise, please see the ParenVue section of our technology resource page.

The first line of inquiry by a parent should be through their child's teacher.  Many use Class Dojo as a communication tool. 

 If you experience issues while working at home/remotely...

Call the NPS Helpdesk at 757-628-3900

They will be able to assist with simple issues over the phone with wireless connections and password help. 

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  The GPS bus tracking application “Here comes the bus” will be live for parent view on Wednesday March 17, 2021.

  Here Comes the Bus App and Website

  Norfolk Public Schools has launched a new app that will allow families to monitor daily school bus transportation information, including where a specific bus is on its route.

  The “Here Comes the Bus” app is available for any family who utilizes district transportation. Parents can see where their child’s school bus is on its daily route.

  
  The “Here Comes the Bus” app and easy to use website has the following features:

  • Notifications on any bus number changes 

  • Notifications alerting families when a bus is approaching the bus stop 

  • Customizable features for different devices, depending on how parents are viewing the app or website.

  The “Here Comes the Bus” app can be downloaded to a smartphone, tablet or personal computer from the App Store or Google Play, depending on the operating system of the device.

   

  Two bits of information that will be needed to sign up for an account is the Norfolk Public Schools Account Code, which is 29096 and the student’s ID Number (7 Digit #).

   

  Questions regarding downloading or issues with the “Here Comes the Bus” app should be addressed with Here Comes the Bus at their website or by calling 844-854-9316, Monday thru Friday 8 am – 5 pm Central Time.

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