Student TechBytes

When you use tech to play games, watch videos, or use apps for school, companies collect a lot of your information. Keeping your personal information safe online is a team effort!

Follow these simple rules whenever you set up profiles on apps, games, social media, or internet-enabled toys to keep your account safe and your data private.

Master Your Passwords & Usernames

• Make them long and unique: Strong passwords are hard for others to guess. Use 8 or more letters and characters.

• Use a random mix: Combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid recognizable words.

• Skip personal info: Never use personal details like your name, phone number, birthday, or address in your username or password. Always pick appropriate, inoffensive usernames.

• Share only with trusted adults: Sharing passwords with friends can be risky. Only share them with a parent or caregiver—they can help you recover your password if you forget it.

• Keep them safe: Consider using a password manager to store your passwords safely.

• Update them regularly: Change your passwords often so that if someone guesses one, they won't have access to your account for long.

Account & Website Security

• Check the URL (Web Link): Look at the website address before and after you sign in. Make sure it starts with https://. That extra "s" stands for secure!

• Beware of dangerous downloads: Spyware, malware, and other harmful software can hide inside regular downloads or links. Stick to trusted sources and consider using antivirus software and apps to keep your devices safe.

• Test password recovery: A safe website will send a link asking you to create a brand-new password instead of displaying your old password or sending it in an email.

• Use strict privacy settings: Adjust your settings so your posts, content, and messages are only shared with trusted people. Opt out of sharing your location and data whenever possible.

• Skip non-mandatory fields: When filling out online forms or creating a profile, skip any non-mandatory fields. If you don't need to give certain personal information, don't offer it!

• Ask before you fill: Always ask a parent for help before filling out forms online. Keep identifiable details private, including your:

  • Phone number

  • Birthday

  • Home address

  • Social Security number

Read the information above and then play the Time to Climb for your grade level to win prizes! When joining, you will need to sign in with Google and your first and last name must be filled out to receive your prize. If your name is incomplete, your prize cannot be delivered to you.

In order to access PUSD apps, your student will need to use Clever from the Google Chrome browser.

1. Download & Log in to Chrome. If you don't have the Chrome browser downloaded, you can access it HERE.
2. 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 for this information.
3. When prompted to turn on sync, select "I'm in"
4. The PUSD bookmarks folder will appear in the bookmarks bar. Select PUSD Apps from the Bookmarks folder to access Clever

To view your student's i-Ready Reading or Math assessment results, follow these quick steps:

1. Log in: Go to Clever and click the i-Ready icon using your student's login.

2. Select a subject: Choose either Reading (grades 3–12) or Math (grades K–12) at the top.

3. Open the report: Click the For Families dropdown menu and select For Families report.

4. Enter the code: Pick your language, type in the district report code NPXTLF, and view the results.

Why might you want to powerwash a Chromebook?

• Fixing software issues: Clears out glitches, persistent crashes, or login loops that normal updates cannot fix.
• Starting fresh: Clears out clutter like old downloads and cached data to give the laptop a clean slate.
• Resolves issues, such as the device not connecting to WiFi.

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! Please note that ITS is experience a high ticket and high call volume. If you are having issues, we ask that you submit a ticket. Someone will respond as soon as possible.

• If you are having account access issues, please submit a ticket and provide a valid callback number.