Parent Technology Support Resources and Training
Parent Tips for Managing Technology at Home
Guides for Parents Managing Technology at Home
Need help managing your kids' screen time? The Parents Need to Know website provides simple advice on social media safety, cell phones, and healthy screen limits. Find practical tips to help your children use technology safely and wisely.
Microsoft at Home Family Safety Monitor
Keep your kids safe online by using simple controls to filter content and set screen time limits. Microsoft Edge offers easy-to-use settings on Xbox, Windows, and Android that let you block inappropriate apps and games while allowing access to kid-friendly websites.
Be Internet Awesome Family Guide from Google
Family Guide (English and Spanish)
Want to teach your kids good online habits? The Be Internet Awesome Family Guide helps you discuss digital safety as a family. With simple tools and activities, you can help your children become smart, safe internet users in your daily life together.
Parent Portal Apps
Tech at MCS Flyer for Parent Portals in English and Spanish
Parent / Guardian ParentSquare Getting Started in English and Spanish
1. Start Here First
Before you begin to create your Parent Accounts for PowerSchool, ParentSquare and Schoology you will need:
Personal email address
Share your email address with the school office
Look Up Your Parent Portal Codes for PowerSchool and Schoology
2. PowerSchool Parent Account
Track Student Grades, Attendance, and Sign Forms
PowerSchool Login
ALL Parents can create their accounts now!
3. ParentSquare
Receive Updates from School Site and Teachers
ParentSquare Login
ALL Parents can create their accounts now!
Mobile App Installs
Apple iOS
Android
Mobile App QR
4. Schoology Parent Account
Digital Classroom and Assignments
Schoology Login
ALL Parents can create their accounts now!
How-To Tutorials
PowerSchool Parent Portal
How-To Tutorials
ParentSquare
Parent / Guardian Getting Started Guide (And in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi-Persian, Pashto)
Parent Account Setup
(And in Spanish)
Account Settings and Notifications
(And in Spanish)
Too Many Posts? Use the Account Settings and Notifications to choose Daily Digest!
Parents How to Sign Up for Parent-Teacher Conferences in ParentSquare (and in Spanish)
Parent 101 Overview and Introduction Videos
(And in Spanish)
Quick Overview for Parents Recorded Presentations Videos
(And in Spanish)
Quick Overview for Parents Presentation Slides
(And in Spanish)
How-To Tutorials
Schoology Parent Portal
Schoology Parent Registration Guide
(And in Spanish)
Sign Up & Use on Web Video
(And in Spanish)
Use on Mobile Guide
Android
Apple iOS
SchooLinks College / Career
SchooLinks is a modern, college / career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create a personal graduation plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks at Modesto City Schools is accessible in 9th-12th grades by students and their parents.
How to get started with videos and guides for parents and guardians
Skooli Online Tutoring for All Students K-12th Grades
Encourage Student Grades Success with 24/7 Skooli Online Tutoring in their Schoology Courses. This is a free service provided by Modesto City Schools to all students.
Students receive one-on-one live help from qualified tutors who provide homework help, tutoring in all classes, and written assignment reviews. Skooli provides multilingual support with tutors who speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Hmong, and Filipino.
How to get started videos and guides https://mcsedtech.com/skooli
Skooli Getting Started Flyer (and in Spanish)
Student Device
Student Help Center Technology Tutorials
Student Help Center Website
Student Help Center has how-to use student apps and device tutorials
Help & Support
For Technology Support Hotline: (209) 574-8600
Walk-Up for Student Device & Technology Repair at:
1017 Reno Ave.
Modesto CA 95351
Monday-Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm
Training and Events
Sign Up for Parent Technology Training:
Microsoft Teams Live Events
How to Join Virtual Live Teams Event for District or School Site Events Online
Internet & Email Basics
Chrome Web Browser
Chrome is the preferred web browser at Modesto City Schools. Learn how to use the Chrome Web Browser and visit websites.
Internet Basics
Improve your Internet skills so you can connect, use the cloud, download and upload files, and do more online.
Internet Safety
Staying safe online is essential in today's world. Use these Internet safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones protected.
Email Basics
In this free tutorial, learn how to use common email features and practice proper etiquette.
Google Gmail
In this free tutorial, get an introduction to Gmail and learn how to manage, send, and respond to messages.
Beyond Email
Learn the various ways beyond email of communicating and sharing online.
