Parents,
We will soon issue devices to students to use. If you are receiving this message, we do not have a record of you completing the Technology Agreement form as of 8/24/23. This form is in Parent Portal under "Forms" and you can easily access it there. If you have not set up a Parent Portal account yet, directions are below. Know that your child will not be able to use a device until these forms are completed and the $20 district usage fee has been paid. You can pay online here: https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx You can also pay in our main office. Thanks so much for all your effort to help your child have a great start to the school year.
Mr. Maness, Principal
School Technology Use for Students--This year, all kindergarten, first grade and second grade school issued devices will stay at school. This is a districtwide decision. (Our K and 1st devices stayed at school last year.) We have found that our little ones really don't need devices at home given that they should be "real" reading and "real" writing as reinforcement homework activities. For many of our younger children, the device was so cumbersome getting it to and from home. Of course, if we are out for any extended period of time, we will send those devices home. Third, fourth and fifth grade devices will be permitted to go home. 3rd-5th teachers will follow up with parents to let them know how much devices should be used after school. All devices this year will only have access to apps and programs that students need to use. All other programs will be locked on the devices. All students will complete a district Digital Citizenship course and the technology fee of $20 needs to be paid. This fee covers the costs of basic damage of the device whether the damage happens at school or home. More information will be sent about what forms need to be signed and how to pay the technology fee. If you wish for your 3rd-5th grade child to leave the school issued device at school, you can complete the District Device Leave-at-School Optional Form below and give that to your child's teacher. See information above on the checklist about how to complete Technology Forms in Parent Portal.
Parent Portal Set Up--Go to: https://rock-hill.powerschool.com/public
Parent Portal Username:
Parent Portal Password:
Instructions for creating a Parent Portal Account are available on our website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/8294 Parents, please be prompt in completing your Parent Portal account set up! You have received an email from the District with directions and your username and password connected to your student/s. This is important for you to complete as more items/information will be provided to you, as a parent, through your Parent Portal Access. For example, attendance, grades, forms, etc. Note: Notification of what teachers your child will have this year will be sent through Parent Portal. They will not be mailed this year. You will be notified when you can see your child's teacher assignment in Parent Portal. Directions for signing up for Parent Portal are below and at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGpmSg_ODAE6RXaUlg8e6q-DIO_hjBHk/edit
