Student TechBytes
March 3, 2026
Password Safety
🔐 Keep Your Accounts Safe!
What is a password?
A password is like a secret key that lets only you into your accounts. If someone guesses it, they could get into your stuff — so it's important to make it hard to guess!
Bad passwords are easy to guess. Things like your name, "123456," or "password" are the first things someone will try. Stay away from those!
Good passwords are long and silly. Think of something random and funny that only you would know — like "I have 7 pink elephants!" The longer and weirder, the better. You can even use the whole silly sentence as your password!
Keep it secret. Don't share your password with anyone — not even your best friend. The only people who should know it are you and your parents or guardian.
Your password is like a toothbrush — don't share it, and change it if something seems wrong!
Common Sense Media Recommendations
Digital Safety Starts at Home
Secure passwords are important for everyone. Protecting yourself starts with the right tools and smart choices, based on sources you trust - whether that’s from expert reviews, established organizations, or people you know.
Apps like Keeper, Apple Password app, and Google Password Manager are secure, easy-to-use password managers that keeps your logins safe and organized.
Update passwords every 6-12 months or immediately after a security breach.
These trusted providers manage your login securely and help protect against weak or reused passwords-while making it easier to manage your accounts.
ITS Resources & Information
How to Access Clever from a Home Computer
In order to access PUSD apps, your student will need to use Clever from the Google Chrome browser.
- Log in to Chrome. If you don't have the Chrome browser downloaded, you can access it HERE.
- Sign in the to Chrome browser using your student's login credentials (username and password). If you have a younger student and don't know your student's username and password, please reach out to your student's classroom teacher or the front office.
- When prompted to turn on sync, select "I'm in"
- The PUSD bookmarks will appear in the bookmarks bar. Select PUSD Apps to access Clever
Chromebook Reference Information
Chromebook Operating System Updates
Please remember to completely shut down your Chromebook at the end of every day! This will ensure your device has received all necessary updates and that you are able to connect to all PUSD applications without issue.
PUSD Help Desk
Help Desk Support
As a reminder, when there are issues at your site, the best way to get help quickly is through a Help Desk call (626-396-3699) or ticket (gopusd.com/helpdesk). Not following this process can result in a delay in resolving your issue.
Common Issues to contact the Help Desk for include:
- Application or Account issue with
- Aeries
- Canvas
- Clever
- Chromebook issue
How to Guides
Did you know you can see what devices, textbooks, and library books are checked out to you? Check out the video linked above to see how.
It's a good idea to update your password occasionally to keep your account secure. Check out the video linked above to see how.
