Password Reuse=Major Headaches
There are over 11 billion leaked emails and passwords available on the web, you can check yours here. Reusing passwords puts you at risk and can lead to endless encounters with elevator muzak, and other dreadful consequences. Password reuse, including...
Read MoreEntering Grad Assessment Sessions
BC Graduation Assessments are accessed through a secure browser session, developed by the Ministry of Education. These instructions detail how to join a secure session (District G Suite login required to view): Computer Lab/Windows instructions Chromebook Instructions
Read MoreMicrosoft Bookings for Teachers
JUMP TO: Adding Unavailability|Creating Video Conferencing Links | Review Appointments in the App Reviewing your Appointments The easiest way to review your appointments is to use the Outlook Web App. The desktop version of Outlook will also work, but...
Read MoreTurning off the Zoom HD Video Option
SD61 staff should ensure that the option to use HD video with Zoom is disabled. HD video does not improve Zoom meetings significantly on district-managed PCs, and can cause slower connection speeds when multiple staff members are conducting Zoom meetings...
Read MoreStudent Google Account Names Changed to Student ID Numbers
Student Google account names have been changed to match their SD61 student number. This change was made for data privacy, and systems integration reasons. Note the following: Students will now log into Chromebooks, Chrome browsers and all Google services using...
Read MoreGoogle Account Creation for New Secondary Students
Students who are new in Grade 9 or higher will use Student Connect to create a District Google account. Follow the instructions below to help students sign in. In order for students to create a District Google account they must...
Read MorePowerSchool Support
Our PowerSchool/Atrieve software is now hosted online. As a result GVSD Staff no longer have the ability to reset passwords and perform certain other functions that we previously managed. See the list below to determine if you should contact Helpdesk...
Read MoreMicrosoft Bookings
What is Microsoft Bookings? Bookings is a Microsoft 365 product that integrates with an organization’s Outlook calendars. It is used to book and manage appointments with staff/external clients/parents. The data generated by Bookings is stored in Canada, ensuring compliance with...
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