First Day Information (Currently experiencing system-wide technical difficulties.)
While this school year’s opening is different than any that have come before, our staff has the same level of commitment and excitement to meet, teach, and support all students. Hammond teachers have been busy preparing online learning materials for their classes and are dedicated to creating a caring and supportive online classroom.
We want all of our students to feel prepared for the first day of school. We have created a virtual schedule for your child to help them organize for the school day by identifying their teacher’s name & class codes. Please use the following link to access the virtual schedule:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WHuqnsm2zSgakMizDUQCnVl_nlFKF4PdvBdpRQTZsR8/edit?usp=sharing. Be sure to practice logging in prior to the start of school. Your class codes can be found on your Canvas calendar.
Please also review the following policy information with your child prior to the start of school. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QRYd8cuMq-C3Pt0murTE3EITnB44cIsG/view?usp=sharing
Student Services will be hosting our first lunch bunches of the year during the first week of school. Please use the following google meet codes to stop on by and say hi. Grab a couple friends to login together and chat about your day.
Time: 12:00-12:30pm
Google Meet Codes:
We look forward to seeing you there.
We recognize there may be times the applications HCPSS is using for virtual learning may not work as anticipated. This may be due to the nationwide increase in demand on these services or an issue with your local internet provider. We know this may be stressful for both you and your child, and ask for your patience as we work through any challenges that may arise. Hammond teachers will be understanding and flexible if interruptions to technology services cause delays in assignment submissions and missed virtual learning sessions.
Occasionally, students may have issues with Canvas, Google Meet or other learning platforms used by HCPSS. Please find below suggestions on how to proceed if your student experiences a technical issue.
If your child is having difficulty:
• Logging in to Google Meet - Directions on joining a Google Meet can be found online. If your child is still unable to join, have they send their teacher a message via Canvas or you can send the teacher an email to make them aware. Your child can work on other assignments in Canvas and/or you can have them focus on another learning platform used by their teachers such as Actively Learn.
• Logging in to Canvas - Have your child attend any scheduled virtual learning sessions and/or have them focus on another learning platform used by their teachers, such as Actively Learn. Make sure to let your child’s teacher know about the issue via email.
Families also may find the following resources to be helpful:
• Student Technology Resources: Provides guides, resources and videos for HCPSS student technology. Below are some direct links to commonly used resources:
o Canvas Orientation - includes how to navigate Canvas
o Google Meet - includes a video overview of how to login
o Chromebooks - provides a variety of resources for using an HCPSS Chromebook
• Password and Username Self-Service: Allows families to request a password reset or student’s username. New students can use this application to retrieve their account information. This application is also linked off the hcpss.me website, which also includes user directions.
• HCPSS Connect Parent Resources: Provides HCPSS Connect—including Synergy, Canvas, and Family File—guides and videos for parents.
If you continue to have difficulty and need support from a Hammond staff member, please complete the following form:
HMS Student and Family Technology Support Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9RXG8GqkBW3_ATk4-u9i9PAHwHaFY5fNM-yZ7X2_a_YqA2w/viewform?usp=sf_link