Parent/Guardian Guide to Schoology 

@LisaBerghoff/@MrKimDHS

In an ideal world there is a perfect level of synergy in the dance between students, their parents/guardians, and the teachers. While staff don't necessarily want to receive an email within minutes of a posted grade, we certainly don't want parents being completely out of the loop. There must be a happy medium. With the help of technology we can at the very least bring everyone to the table and help parents/guardians feel more engaged and helpful in regards to student academic struggles and successes. Here is a quick rehash on how to get your parents/guardians active on Schoology. 

Schoology Parent Access Guide

You can direct your parents/guardians to this helpful Google Doc with clear instructions on how to get started with Schoology. While we're halfway through the year, it is never too late to get parents and guardians onboarded.

Parent/Guardian Email Notifications (The Digest)

It may also be helpful to note that parents and guardians must individually sign up to receive weekly (or daily) email notifications about their students' grades. It shows up in the form of a Parent Email Digest and you have full control of the timing. You can also request an "Overdue Submissions Email." Much as it sounds, parents and guardians could receive a notification whenever an assignment submission has been marked as missing.

• Click on the name on the top right-hand corner
• Click on "Settings," and then "Notifications."
  
  
  

  
  
  

From everything I've experienced, it certainly takes a village to take care of your children. While I can fill entire libraries of things I still haven't figured out about parenting, what I have learned is that clear communication is key. Let's part the veil a little bit, at least with Schoology. If you have any other strategies on working together with parents and guardians, let us know!