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Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you have any unanswered questions, please email support@westerly.k12.ri.us
Thanks,
Michael Sujka
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I opted myself out of WPS Mass Communications, how do I Opt back in?
You can not opt yourself out of Emergency calls, otherwise:
To opt back in to Emergency SMS, text START to 23177
To Opt back in for general Outreach:
For calls:
Call - 855-502-7867
For texts:
Text START to 53291
If for some reason you are receiving phone calls, texts, or emails and no longer want to receive them, please email: support@westerly.k12.ri.us
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How do I reset my Munis Password?
If you already have an account for Munis, you can use the Munis Cloud Admin to reset your password: TylerTech Munis Cloud Login
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I am new to Chromebooks, how do I use one?
Chromebooks are very similar to Windows or Mac devices. If you run into any issues or what a general overview, please see this visual aid from one of Googles Partners: Chrome Simulator
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My child broke their chrome device, how do I request a loaner?
We understand that accidents happen. Please reach out to your school directly or have your child ask the school's front office staff.
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What is GoGuardian?
Westerly Public Schools is using Chromebooks more and more exclusively each school year. To help keep your child safer and more scholarly online, we are adopting the online services provided by GoGuardian.
It may be helpful to know that over 10,000 other schools use GoGuardian to protect 5.5 million students across the world, and the Global Educator Institute has endorsed the GoGuardian Teacher product.
How are we using GoGuardian?
We have chosen GoGuardian Teacher and GoGuardian Admin services to:
● Facilitating communication between teachers and students during class time
● Helping assess students’ progress towards class assignments
● Help students stay “scholarly” and more focused when learning online
● Help protect students against harmful and inappropriate online material
When and how does GoGuardian operate?
GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our school’s managed Google Suite for Education Chrome accounts (i.e., when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with his/her school email address).
Westerly Public Schools enables teachers to use G oGuardian Teacher with students in their
classes only during school hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
What are the school’s responsibilities?
Westerly Public Schools selected GoGuardian services to help our students stay safer and more scholarly online. We will work with students during class time to help teach them digital responsibility and safety. Additionally, we will train teachers about how to operate GoGuardian and about our policies and procedures to help protect student privacy.
What are my parental/guardian and child’s responsibilities?
We ask that students use their school-managed Google accounts and school-managed devices for educational purposes within the boundaries of Westerly Public School’s T elecommunications
Policy # 6150, Responsible Use and Internet Safety Policy # 2300, CIPA/Internet Safety
Acceptable Use Measures # 2310, and our E xpectation of Device Care document.
When a student is off campus, parents are responsible for supervising internet access and usage. We encourage you to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage with your child, and reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety with him or her.
How does GoGuardian help protect my child’s privacy?
To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child. GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and California student privacy laws.For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit GoGuardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, GoGuardian’s
Product Privacy Policy, and the attached COPPA Notice and Disclosure Form. We are here to answer any questions that you may have.