Hello! My name is Tim Fahy and I am the Instructional Technology Coach (ITC) for Porter Traditional.
If you need assistance, my email is [email protected]
The use of digital devices in PWCS is an integral part of the PWCS learning environment, and the policies governing the use of digital devices support all academic use. To maintain the integrity of the use of digital devices, all students and parents/guardians must acknowledge and agree to the following conditions of use, per Regulation 350.02-2
CODE ORANGE TECHNOLOGY HELP
Information will be posted soon.
LOGGING INTO CANVAS
All students should know how to login to Canvas with their school computer. However, if they have trouble:
Go to canvas.pwcs.edu or click on "PWCS Canvas" in PWCS Sites at the top of your web browser screen
Sign in wth your email and password. Then, choose the Canvas course needed according to your child's teacher instructions.
Students can also access Canvas through Clever.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact Mr. Fahy ([email protected]) or your child's teacher if you have any issues with your Microsoft Account username or password.
LOGGING INTO ZOOM
Click on the Zoom link in your teacher's Canvas course.
If you have any problems attending the zoom meeting, follow these steps:
1. Go to https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/ OR click "PWCS Zoom" in PWCS Sites at the top of your web browser screen.2. Click on "Sign In."
3. Sign in with your child's Office365 email and password.
PARENT VUE
ParentVUE is a tool that gives parents and guardians access to their child's bus information, class schedules, grades, immunization records, attendance information, and more.
If you have a ParentVue account, use your username and password to log in.
If you are unsure of your password, click on "More Options" and then "Forgot Password". Enter your email address and a link will be sent to you.
If you DO NOT have a ParentVue account, please contact the front office @ 703-580-6501, and they will activate an account for you.
STUDENT PASSWORD RESET
If your student has forgotten his/her password, use this link to go to the PWCS TOOLBOX.
You will need the following information to reset your student's password:
USING CANVAS FOR STUDENTS
1. Go to the Porter Traditional website
2. Click on "Student Login" in the upper right-hand corner. This link is on every PWCS webpage.
3. Log on to your child's Canvas account, by typing his/her Office 365 email address. If you do not know your child's Office 365 email address, log in to ParentVue and click on "Student Info".
4. Click "Next"
5. Type your child's Office365 password.
6. Click "Sign In." If you child is unsure of their password, or is new to PWCS, go to Password Reset
USING CANVAS FOR PARENTS
Parents can set up an observer account to monitor their child's learning in Canvas and communicate with their child's teacher. You will need a pairing code for each child and for each observer. Follow these steps to access that pairing code and log into your parent account:
1. Log into your child's Canvas account using the following steps above.
2. Click on "Account"
3. Click "Settings"
4. Click "Pair with Observer"
5. Now you will see the pairing code for your child. Write it down and use it within 7 days.
6. You will use this pairing code to create your Canvas parent observer account. Go to the Canvas login page.
7. Click on "Click Here for an Account"
8. Fill in the information including your pairing code and start participating/
9. If you use the Canvas Parent app on your phone, you will be asked to find your school. Search for "Prince William County Public Schools - Parents". You can then click "Create Account." Then fill in the requested information including your pairing code.
10. If you have more than one child, log into your parent Canvas account. Click on "Account" on the left side in your navigation. Select "Observing". Click on "+Student" and add pairing codes for your other children using the instructions above.
PWCS TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK: 703-791-8826
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm when schools are in session and 8:00am - 4:00pm when schools are not in session.