In preparation for school closure, student learning activities will be made available through FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard).

Parents can begin to prepare by ensuring they have a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account and are able to login to FCPS 24-7 Learning Parent View.

View video instructions about accessing and using FCPS 24-7 Learning Parent View.

Forgot your password? To recover a forgotten password or change your password, visit the password management page.

FCPS 24-7 Learning Parent View Help Documentation: Tips for Parents and Frequently Asked Questions.

FCPS 24-7 Learning Parent View Support Request: This online tool provides an alternative to in-person school support.

If you do not have an FCPS 24-7 Learning Parent View account, follow the FCPS instructions for creating one. 

View video instructions about accessing Parent View.

Setting up a Workspace at Home:

• Gather Supplies (Pens, pencils, tablets, books, etc.) 

• Establish a comfortable workspace 

• Provide adequate lighting 

• Ensure electrical outlet nearby 

• Provide comfortable seating to support posture   

The Basics:

• Parents as Partners: Shared Responsibility for Supporting Students with Digital Citizenship 

• Establish Expectations for Technology Use at Home 

• Choosing High Quality Apps, Games, and Services
   

Learning Opportunities for Parents:

• Supporting Students with Social Emotional Learning/Executive Functioning When Using Technology (intended audience is both teachers and parents) 

• Free Interactive Course for Parents and their Kids (Grades 6 and up, younger students at parents discretion)
   

Additional Supports:

• FCPS Digital Citizenship Website Resources 

• Google’s Digital Citizenship Family Resources

Supporting Your Student in Blackboard 

1. Login to Blackboard http://fcps.blackboard.com with your Parent View account

2. Click on your student’s name to view their courses.

3. Open each course to see assignments

4. Parents will be able to view most materials that have been posted in your child’s classes.  If you click on something and can’t access it, ask your student to log in to view that resource or assignment.  

5. Teachers will likely use a combination of Blackboard and G Suite.  Students will need to log into GSuite for you to view their work.

Supporting Your Student in G Suite 

In collaboration with your student, ask them to login to G Suite with you daily at the beginning and end of the day.  The account username is your student’s [email protected] and your student will have their password. Go to https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/g-suite/g-suite-information-students-and-parents to learn how to log your student into their gmail account.

Google Drive

1. Go to your student’s Google Drive http://drive.google.com 
2. On the left-hand side, you‘ll see Recent.  
3. Recent will allow you to see all Recent documents your child has been working on. 
4. Check the documents listed on a daily basis. 

Google email 

1. Go to your student’s Gmail  http://gmail.google.com to view email messages your child has sent or received. 

Google Classroom 

1. Go to: http://classroom.google.com. Each box on this screen represents a class your child is enrolled in. 

2. Click a box to open a Google Classroom.  Once a classroom is opened, at the top of the screen click Stream and Classwork to view both areas.  Stream is for announcements and class discussion/Q&A.  Classwork will list class assignments. 
   
   

Google Classroom Calendar 

1. Your child’s Google Classroom Calendar will list assignments from all of your child’s Google Classroom classes in one convenient location.  This is an easy place to see what has been assigned and when it is due. 
2. To find the calendar, click the three lines in the upper right corner of the Classroom. 
3. Then select Calendar from the menu.  
   

Need help with Blackboard Collaborate? Please click here for resources for parents and students on how to use Blackboard Collaborate to connect with your child's teachers.

The March 19 issue of Healthy Minds newsletter, entitled Keeping Your Children Occupied While Schools are Closed, is full of fun ideas for your children, such as how to build a fantastic blanket fort. 

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