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STUDENT CHROMEBOOK & INTERNET INFORMATION

Chromebooks

Walkthroughs

Computer Login

  • All computer logins are related to your name and your birthdate.
    • firstname.lastnameSbirthdate
  • In the example below, the student is John Smith and his birthdate is May 22
    • Example: john.smithS22

Computer Password

  • All new students must change their computer passwords. The new password must be at least 8 characters long.
  • We suggest you choose a word you will remember and alter it with numbers and symbols to make it more difficult for someone else to discover. John's favorite password is treefrog.
    • Example: Tr33frog!

Password Reset

  • If you have forgotten your password, please visit the following site: reset.orange.k12.nc.us/
  • You will need to enroll in this program before you forget your password otherwise you wont be able to reset your password

Gmail

  • Gmail is the Orange County Schools email provider.

Gmail Login

  • Your school email address first.lastnamesbirthdate@orange.k12.nc.us
    • Example: john.smithS22@orange.k12.nc.us 

Gmail Password

  • Students' Gmail password is the same as the computer login password.
    • Example: Tr33frog!

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

IT Help Desk 

If you are having issues with your computer, please try the following steps before submitting a ticket.

First Steps of Computer Trouble Shooting

  1. Close all tabs in the browsers
  2. Close the browser
  3. Restart the Chromebook
  4. Check for updates
  5. Clear Cache

If none of the above solves your issue, please see Mr. Decker in the Media Center.

 Educational Technology Support

 Ed Tech Help Desk

If you need assistance with the technology below, please contact Josh Miller

Ed Tech Programs

  • NcEdCloud Access
    • PowerSchool
    • Canvas
    • SchoolNet
  • zScaler
  • EdPuzzle
  • YouTube
  • Other Education Technology programs

Canvas                                                                                                                                                                                          PowerSchool

What is it?

Canvas is the primary learning management system for teachers and students at OHS. Students will access course content created by their teachers for each of their courses through Canvas. Each course will have its own Canvas Course that students will access. Students will access Canvas through the NcEdCloud. 

Parent Observer Account

Parents (Observers) can link their Parent Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment dues dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.

Click Here for directions on how to create and link your Parent Observer Account.

Log In

Already created your account? Click Here to log into your Canvas Parent Observer account.

What Is It?

PowerSchool is a suite of tools to monitor student progress and communicate with teachers. Real-time notifications about new grades and attendance. PowerSchool makes it easy for students and parents to get and stay involved with convenient, time-saving solutions to track and monitor their students’ progress.

Student Access

Students can access PowerSchool through the NcEdCloud using their student number (lunch number) and a password they created. Students are encouraged to check their PowerSchool account regularly to check their grades and attendance records.

Parent Access

Click Here for more information about creating parent accounts and troubleshooting.

Already have an account? Click Here for the parent login. (Note: Only parents should use this link. Students should access PowerSchool through the NcEdCloud).