Family Technology Support - Mesquite ISD (2024)

Mesquite ISD is a 1:1 technology district where each student is given access to technology inside and outside of the classroom. Parents/guardians sign the Device Agreement in Skyward during new or returning student registration and pay a $20 usage fee for the device. All students are expected to take their devices home daily.

How to sign device agreement - EnglishCÓMO FIRMAR EL ACUERDO DE DISPOSITIVOS - Spanish

How topay device fee- Englishcómo pagar lA TARIFA DEL DISPOSITIVO- Spanish

Chromebooks: students in 1st - 12th grade

Intro to Chromebooks- English

INTRODUCCIÓN A LOS CHROMEBOOKS- Spanish

iPads: Pre-K, Kindergarten and SPED self-contained

Intro to iPads - EnglishINTRODUCCIÓN A LOS iPads - Spanish

Hotspots

Families without Internet access may check out a mobile hotspot (one per household) from the school district so students can access instruction from home.Families who do not have internet access at home may check out one hotspot per family on a first-come first-serve basis. Parents may check out the hotspots at the school office of their oldest child.

All MISD teachers and students use an interactive, online learning platform to simplify distributing, creating and grading assignments.

Pre-K through 2nd grade students use Seesaw
Contact the homeroom teacher for parent access.

Students in 3rd - 12th grades use Google Classroom
Guardians Guide to Google Classroom.

Mesquite ISD is committed to supporting all students and staff in becoming responsible digital citizens, informed consumers of information, thoughtful content producers, and safe users of technology resources. Visit our digital citizenship page to learn more about how you can help students navigate a safe andhealthy digital experience.

Acceptable Use Policy
The Mesquite ISD Acceptable Use Policy, or AUP, documents address the appropriate use of district technology by both employees and students. Students acknowledge receipt and understanding of the AUP by signing their Code of Conduct document.

Online/Cyber Safety Reporting
School community members can report about a wide range of concerns, including online threats or cyberbullyingthrough our P3 Campus mobile app orat P3 Campus.com.

Skyward is the online platform used by MISD to record student information.

Skyward Family Access allows parents to see their child’s grades and schedules, manage personal information, and communicate with teachers.

Click on the button below to findvideos, print resources, and troubleshooting tips to help you do more with Family Access:

Family Access Toolkit
(NOTE: MISD Uses SMS 2.0 system)

Mesquite ISD is committed to its mission to develop an inspiring and innovative learning community that educates and empowers students to pursue excellence. The school district is dedicated to preparing and nurturing curious, adaptive, and creative thinkers who contribute to a changing world.

We believe that through the integration of technology:

• Students are empowered to connect and collaborate

• Students communicate their ideas in a variety of formats

• Students learn in a meaningful, relevant, and real-world context

• Students own the learning process based on their learning styles, needs, and desired outcomes

Mesquite ISD supports students’ growth in these areas by providing students access and use of district approved materials that include:

• Digital textbooks such as HMH, Pearson, ConnectED and more

• Google Classroom and Seesaw Learning Management Systems

• Web applications such as Desmos, EdPuzzle, Pear Deck and more

• Various Chrome extensions and add-ons

• Library Resources such as Britannica School, Sora and more

MISD’s software and digital resources approval process is thorough and includes checks for:

In order to maximize your student’s opportunities to engage in rigorous, relevant and innovative learning experiences, your student has access to MISD-vetted and approved digital resources, including some that require parent permission for use. These technology tools and applications help students practice communication and collaboration skills, apply critical thinking skills to solve problems, create products that demonstrate their understanding of critical content objectives, and utilize research and information literacy skills.

Some of these approved digital resources require parent/guardian consent for student use. Under federal law, these websites must provide parental notification and obtain verifiable consent before collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age. See Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501 et seq. The law permits school districts to obtain this consent, eliminating the need for each website operator to request parental consent.

It is important that parents and guardians understand that these approved tools and applications are fundamental to students’ educational experiences, opportunities, and learning. If a parent or guardian wishes to opt-out their student of access to approved software and digital resources, the parent may contact the child’s campus. The campus will work with parents/guardians to discuss the potential impact on learning opportunities caused by opting out and availability of alternative instructional resources.

Master List of Approved Software and Digital Resources