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Google Apps for Education

What is it? 

Google Apps for Education, which consists of Google Docs, GMail, Google Calendar, and other services, allows teachers and students to communicate and collaborate inside and outside the classroom.

●      Google Docs:  Students and teachers can create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the ability to collaborate with each other in real-time inside a web browser window.

●      GMail:  Each student will have an email account with 2 gigabytes of storage per account.

●      Google Calendar:  Students can utilize Google Calendars to keep track of schedules and assignments.

Providing “anytime, anywhere” access lets users upload, access, share, and work on files from any computer.  Google Apps create a collaborative online workspace that stores and organizes information and keeps versions current for all users - without flash drives or external media.

Why use it?

Student can use Google Apps to:

Teachers can use Google Apps to:

For more information and resources about NSD Google Apps for Education, go to:

www.nsd.org/googleapps

Google Apps for Education - Students

How do I access my Northshore Google Apps account?

You can access your NSD Google Apps account at gapps.nsd.org

1.     Log in with your NSD username (student ID number) and password

2.     Your Google Drive will launch in a new window.

3.     From your Google Drive, you’ll be able to access other services (such as Gmail or Calendar) available in Apps menu at the top right of the browser window.

●      DO NOT move, rename or delete folders that appear in your Google Drive for your specific classes.

●      DO NOT create new folders with the same name as these course folders.

What is my password?  Can I change it?

●      The password for your Google Apps account is the same as the password you use to log on to the fileserver and other district services.

●      If you’ve forgotten your district password, you can reset it at password.nsd.org.

●      Keep your password private and ensure that you sign out of your Google Apps account on a district computer to prevent others from accessing your account.

What will my email address be?

●      Your email address will be [studentIDnumber]@apps.nsd.org.  So, if your student ID number is 123456, then your email address will be 123456@apps.nsd.org

●      When sending a message, you will be able to start typing in the name of another Northshore student, and choose them from a list.  Additionally, when the receive an email from you,  your first and last name will be displayed with your email address. 

Expectation for use of services:

Google Apps accounts will be used for school related work only including communication for school-related projects, collaboration with peers, storage and access to documents, and interaction with teachers.  Students are expected to follow the NSD Acceptable Use Policy (NSD Administrative Procedure No. 2022 P).  This policy can be found in your Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.  The District reserves the right to access and review content in the Google Apps for Education system at any time.  Student email and documents are not considered private and can be accessed at the discretion of the district. 

https://webfile.nsd.org/portal/LoginPage.aspx

https://siswebpv.nsd.org/Login_Student_PXP.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True

For all Core Subjects (English, History, Math, Science) Grades 6-8:

• A planner (SJH planner or similar) 
• 3-ring binder(s) (may be shared with other subjects)
• Notebook paper (college ruled)
• Blue and/or Black pens
• #2 Pencils w/ erasers
• USB Flash Drive

Core Class Specific Requirements Grades 6-8

• Red Pen (8th Science)
• Graph paper (4 or 5 squares per inch) (Math)
• A Highlighter (prefer yellow) (Science and English)
• Colored Pencils (12 or more) (Science and Math)
• 3x5 plain index cards (English)
• Lined Composition book for 6th, 7th and 8th Science 
• Ruler for 6th Science
• Glue Stick for 6th Science
• 1” 3-ring binder for 7th Math
• Composition book for Math (8th and 7th honors)
• Composition book for English
• Spiral Binder for 7th Social Studies
• Ultra fine-tip sharpie for 7th Social Studies
• PE uniform and appropriate shoes for those taking gym classes

(You will need to get your login information from your teacher)

Social Studies

6th Grade