Parent Tech Help Guides
A great addition to Greenfield High
Overview
Please use the resources below to help get acquainted with the technology used to communicate, share information, teach, and learn in Gwinnett County Public Schools. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us for assistance!
ParentVue
Access to all parent resources from one place!
ParentVUE gives parents access to class schedule, grades, attendance, assignments, behavior, and assessment information, and communication with teachers. ParentVUE gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. Parents create their ParentVUE account when they use the Online Registration System to register their new student.
The ParentVUE mobile app is available in Google Play for Android devices and the App Store for Apple (iOS) devices.
From ParentVUE, you can access ParentSquare and MyPaymentsPlus!
- Click here to access ParentVue
- Click here if you encounter any problems.
- Click Here for directions on how to update Emergency Contact Information in ParentVUE.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare is a simple-to-use platform that provides a safe way for everyone at a school to connect. With ParentSquare, you'll be able to:
- Receive messages from the district and school via email, text, or app notification
- Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once at 6 p.m. daily
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Comment on school postings to engage in your school community
- Direct message teachers, staff, and other parents
- Participate in group messages
- Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
- Sign forms & permission slips
- And more all from your phone or web portal!
ParentVue VS ParentSquare
ParentVUE
In ParentVUE you view enrollment records and progress:- See attendance records.
- Review academic progress and grades.
- Check class schedules and course history.
- See graduation requirements and status.
- Translate information into your preferred language.
- See records for all your children at any GCPS school with a single login.
- ParentSquare
In ParentSquare you can connect with teachers and school staff: - Send and receive messages from the school via email, text, or mobile app.
- Communicate in your preferred language.
- Direct message teachers, staff, and principals.
- Share pictures and files.
- See calendar items.
- Participate in group messages.
MyPaymentsPlus
Overview
MyPaymentsPlus is linked directly to your school’s student information system (SIS), enabling you to see to real-time balances and invoices, and eliminating the need to call or visit your school in search of information. MyPayments plus is used to add money to your child's lunch account, view cafeteria purchases and pay for school events and activities.
Click here to access MyPaymentsPlus
Follow these directions to set up your account:
- Visit www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and click on “Register Now”.
- Select “Georgia (GA)” as your state and “Gwinnett County Public Schools” as your institution in the dropdown.
- Create a profile by entering your name, email, and password and click “Register”.
- Select “I am a Parent or Guardian with student(s) in Gwinnett County Public Schools,” then click “Next”.
- To link your student’s account, enter your student’s GCPS ID and last name. Once you have entered your student’s information, then click “Done”.
- You will receive an email confirming your registration is complete. You may enter your username and password to begin using MyPaymentsPlus.
- A MyPaymentsPlus app is available for IOS and Android devices.
- Click here for more MyPaymentsPlus resources from GCPS.
Microsoft Teams
How to join a Teams Meeting
Microsoft Teams is the new virtual meeting platform for GCPS. Microsoft Teams is taking place of Zoom Meetings. Please watch the video below on how to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting.
Student Portal
All new students have access to the student portal on their second day of enrollment.
Google Classroom
Many teachers use Google Classroom to share information, assignments, and resources. On Digital Learning Days, your student will find the link to their Google Classroom on the teacher's eCLASS course page.
Click here for directions on locating Google Classroom from the student portal.
Student Support
All GCPS students will have a Chromebook assigned to them for this school year.
Taking Care of the Chromebook
Please watch the video below.
Lost or Damaged Devices
In the event your Chromebook is lost, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. In the event your Chromebook is damaged, please contact your local school. Please note that the number of incidents does not reset each school year. Lost and/or damage fine amounts are listed below. These fees are effective July 1, 2024.
Parent Guide to Digital Citizenship
Use this link here to access the GCPS' guide for Digital Citizenship