Students

Through Clever, you can access a variety of apps including Amplify, Brain POP, Bridges in Mathematics, CODE, Discovery Education, Freckle, IXL, Naviance, Newslea, PBIS Rewards, Studies Weekly, and Typing.com. 

Login Instructions

• Username – student ID number only (i.e. 40054321)
• Password – network password

Once signed in, you will only see the apps you can access. If app is not on the list, you are not currently a member. If you believe you have access to an app that is not on your list and have been an ACSC student for 24 hours, please contact the helpdesk.

Once signed into one app, you can click on Clever tab in your browser to launch any other app in the list. Each app will launch a new browser tab. If you restart or shut down your computer, you will be asked to login again.

Troubleshooting Tips

If Clever doesn’t launch the log in page, try a different browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge). If new browser works, clear the history for browser that didn’t work (instructions). If new browser doesn’t work, make sure you have the popup blocker off or “allow popups from Clever” (instructions).

If you have more than one person using the same laptop, 1) launch a separate browser for each user or 2) Launch an incognito or private window. To do so, click on the menu (top right dashes or dots) and choose incognito, inprivate or private window.

Microsoft 365 gives students online “cloud” storage accessible from anywhere they have an internet
connection. What is the “cloud”? The cloud is online data storage that is made available via a network. This network is
stored outside Avon Schools. Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are all available to students through Microsoft 365.

Access at School or Home

1. Click the Microsoft 365 icon above.
2. Once the Microsoft login screen appears:
   • Enter your email address (studentID@students.avon-schools.org) and network password
3. Click on the square-dot menu button in the top left corner and select One Drive 

First Time Access to Microsoft 365
The first time logging in to Microsoft 365 it will automatically perform the setup process. This process could take up to 20
minutes. Once started you do not need to stay logged in for the process the complete.

Syncing your OneDrive to your Computer
The sync process allows you to save directly to OneDrive from your Favorites folder. Once here, you can upload
files/folders from your computer or share documents with others.

Shared Documents
When someone shares a file with you, it will be found in the Shared section of the left side menu under the 'Shared with you' tab. Sharing allows real time collaboration on any document between staff and students.

In Microsoft 365 a list of documents shows the file name and when it was last modified, if it is shared with others, and who
was the last person to modify the document.

There are many great features in Microsoft 365 to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity between
students and staff.

Shared files are best edited on-line instead of desktop mode so you don’t lock someone out of the document, or lose
changes if multiple members are editing at the same time

An account is automatically generated for students in grades 5-12. Their login is as follows:

• username: 8-digit student ID (e.g. 12345678)
• password: network password (same as used to log in to school computer)

You can enter the PowerSchool program by using any web browser at avonin.powerschool.com.

How do I see individual assignment grades?
To see individual assignment scores, first click the Grades and Attendance icon. If you click on the grade listed for the subject (blue link), it will take you to a page listing the individual assignments and scores which make up that grade.

Schoology is available on phones and portable devices by downloading an app. Please note that data rates apply.

Login Instructions

• Go to avon.schoology.com. (Bookmark this page if you will be using this same device in the future.)
• You will be redirected to a Microsoft login page.
• Email/Username: school email address (Student ID@students.avon-schools.org)
• Password - Grades 5-12 – network password (self-created)
• Password – Grades K-4 – network password (school-provided)
• Click “Yes” to stay signed in
• Accept Permission for Schoology/Microsoft integration

Visit Schoology's Help Center to view their Getting Started Guide.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Check the website address:
  • app.schoology.com is the incorrect address for students
  • avon.schoology.com is correct
• If you are using a personal device at home (like a parent's work computer) and someone else is already signed in to a Microsoft account on that device, it will cause a conflict and not let you log in. Try using a different web browser altogether, or an incognito/private window. To do so, click on the menu (top right dashes or dots) and choose incognito, inprivate or private window.

What are Snap&Read and Co:Writer?

These Google Chrome browser extensions are available to all students at ACSC. Snap&Read is an online tool that will read aloud text on any website. It provides many more features, including text leveler, distraction removal, color overlays, dictionary, translation, and outline-template tools. Co:Writer is an online dictation tool that turns speech into text. 

Co:Writer Help Resources

• View short online video tutorials for using Co:Writer.
• Download the Co:Writer Quick Start Guide.

Snap&Read Help Resources

• View short online video tutorials for Snap&Read features.
• Download the Snap&Read Quick Start Guide.

Instructions for setting up Chrome Extensions

 

 

Snap&Read

• Open Google Chrome Browser.
• Click on Snap and Read extension icon on top right side. (Don't see it? Click the puzzle piece icon and click the pin for Snap&Read.)
• It should launch a login page (if you don’t see it, minimize the browser page and see if it is hiding).
• Click on “Sign in with Microsoft”
  • Username is studentID#@students.avon-schools.org
    • studentID# is unique to the student, eight digits long, and begins with 40
    • Example format is 40001234@students.avon-schools.org
  • Password: Grades K-4 = school-provided;  Grades 5-12 = Self-created
• Click on the Snap&Read icon.
• Select “Options” to setup your preferences.
• Toggle all options on the right to “on”.
• Translate into: choose a foreign language if applicable.
  • Will only read text aloud for a few select languages.
• Left menu preferences:
  • Select preferred voice.
  • Adjust speed option to your preference.

 

 

Co:Writer

• Click on Co-Writer extension icon on top right side of Chrome browser.
• Follow same steps above to toggle on all features.