Students

Default student passwords are easy to guess, thus making them less secure. It is recommended that all students change their password to something more secure, difficult to guess, and easy for them to remember.

New students enrolled after the school year has started must change their password in order to activate their school-issued Google account. New Students will not be able to sign into Chromebooks, access email, or access other Google services, such as Meet and Classroom, until their password has been changed.

Students can change their passwords remotely through Office 365. To do so, begin by logging into Office365 at https://portal.office.com

·        Log in using the student email address as the username and the current password. For new students, this is the default password

·        Click on the circle with initials icon in the upper-right corner

·        On the menu that opens, click “View account”

·        A new window will open showing the user account information. In the left pane, click “Password”

·        To view this password page directly, browse to: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/ChangePassword.aspx

The following password form will be displayed, allowing students to change their password:

In the “Old password” box, enter the current password.

In both the “Create new password” and “Confirm new password” boxes, enter a new password. Choose a password that is easy to remember but hard for others to guess. Be sure to enter the password exactly the same in both boxes.

Click on the “submit” button to save the new password.

Once submitted, the student’s password is immediately updated on the school network and on Google. Students may use this new password right away to log onto school-issued Chromebooks and school- provided Google services.

If any student has difficulty changing their password during virtual learning, they can send an email to: student.helpdesk@sayrevillek12.net Student should include their Student ID number in the message in order to expedite service. During regular school sessions, a teacher or the school main office staff can reset passwords for students.

Changing password on school-issued Chromebooks

School-issued Chromebooks contain a direct link to the above Office 365 password change form. While using a Chromebook in school or a school-issued Chromebook remotely, students can access this link in the following manner:

·        DO NOT log into the Chromebook. Remain on the welcome / sign-in screen or log out in order to view the sign-in screen.

·        Click the app launcher in the lower-left corner of the screen to display a list of kiosk apps

·        Select the “Student Password Change” app.

·        A browser will open to load the Office365 password change page. Log in with email address and the current password and follow the above instructions for filling out the form and selecting a new password.

Access to Google Classroom from Home

2. If you have your Clever badge and your device has a webcam, use it to log in and then go to step 4.

3.   If you don’t have your Clever badge or you don’t have a webcam then:

A.    Search for your school

B.    Select the log in with Google

C.    Type in your email address – Your 6
digitnumber@sayrevillek12.net
- example -
(123456@sayrevillek12.net)

D.    Type in your password
(your 6 digit number)

• To access your district WebEx account navigate your web browser to https://sayrevillek12.webex.com or click the link provided for a specific WebEx Meeting.

  • A link to WebEx is also provided on both Clever and in the Office 365 Portal

• From the sign in button in the upper right corner of the page click the down arrow and select the option for Office 365

• From the meeting sign in page click the Office 365 icon

• Login using your school email address and password, this is the same email and password you would use to log in to your Google account (Gmail/Google Classroom/OnCourse Classroom)

• If you are prompted to choose a Work/School account or Personal account please select the option for Work/school account.

• If you are prompted to choose a Work/School account or Personal account please select the option for Work/school account.

• If you are prompted to connect your account to a WebEx site click continue (first time use only)

• Enter your school issued email address

• Once Logged in you can join an existing scheduled WebEx by typing the meeting number in “join a meeting” bar at the top of the page.

• If you were provided with a link for the meeting that was clicked in a prior step you will automatically be brought to the meeting password page

• Enter the meeting password provided for the meeting and click Next. 

• When prompted click Join Meeting. Depending on your device type and installed applications you may have the option to select the desktop or web application version by clicking the arrow to the right of join meeting. The district recommends using the desktop application unless you are experiencing problems using that application. Both the desktop and web application will provide access to the meeting

• Depending on prior use of WebEx and on the configurations of your devices you may be prompted to allow/Don’t allow the camera and microphone. Users should always select allow, you will have the option to turn the microphone and camera on or off from within the application. If a user selects to not allow the camera or microphone he/she may not be able to receive audio/video connections from the meeting. If you have previously selected to not allow a camera or microphone you will need to consult support documentation for your browser/device on how to alter this setting.

• Before joining the meeting you will have the option to select your audio source, mute your system, and turn cameras on or office. The district recommends that users enter all meetings muted. When the desired settings have been selected click Join meeting

• If you are prompted to allow camera or microphone again by your device/browser please select allow. The settings you selected to control your microphone and video within WebEx will be maintained. Selecting Don’t Allow may prohibit your device from working correctly with the application.

• Students are unable to create a hosting account with their @sayrevillek12.net address, however they are able to join a meeting created by a staff member with their @sayrevillek12.net address. All students and staff should be joining meetings using their @sayrevillek12.net address/account.

• Please note there are mobile apps for WebEx available at the Apple App store and the Google Play store. Any user with an @sayrevillek12.net account will be able to login in to the WebEx app using the same credentials detailed above.

• WebEx is supported in many popular desktop web browsers

• WebEx has an installable application for both Windows and Mac computers

•  During a WebEx meeting if you are experiencing connection problems you may have the option to run the “Health Checker” depending on your device type. You can share these results with a teacher or with district technology staff to help diagnose any connection problems.

• To Exit a meeting click the red X followed by the Leave meeting option