Technical Support for Students
Format for Student Logins
The format for the student's username is firstname.lastname@s.southingtonschools.org (up to 9 characters for each name)
For example: John Smith: john.smith@s.southingtonschools.org or Alexandria Brownstone: alexandri.brownston@s.southingtonschools.org
Student Platforms
SPS uses ClassLink to manage rostering and access. All students should be using ClassLink to login! The username does not include @s.southingtonschools.org.
Digital Classwork
Grades K-5 use Google Classroom
Grades 6-12 use Canvas
Communication
Grades K-5 use Google Classroom.
Grades 6-12 use Canvas Inbox for classwork, ParentSquare for school and extracurricular activities, and Email for general and/or external communication.
All other platforms
Access to all other platforms will be introduced by the classroom teacher and supported by the building technican.
Email for Grades 6-12 is through Office 365. Students may log into their email through ClassLink.
Student Help Tickets
Technology assistance is available for student SPS Accounts and/or SPS issued devices. Student support issues should be reported to the student's teacher or school staff. A support ticket with the request type of "Student Tech Support" can be entered if needed.
Student Technology Use Guidelines and Insurance Program
Parents and Students: Review the SPS Student Use Guidelines and Insurance Program for student care expectations, potential costs of repair, and details on the Chromebook Insurance Program. This document is sent annually, in September, to all parents.
Southington Public Schools has policies regarding the care and use of technology by students. For more information, see the following links.
6141.9 - Responsible Use of Technology for Students
6162 - Care of Instructional Materials
Southington Public Schools offers families a Chromebook Insurance Program to assist with the costs of accidental damage. Everyone believes accidental damage to Chromebooks won't happen to them! Pictured are some real examples of Chromebooks turned into our technicians. Consider enrolling your student in this program. Open enrollment period begins on the first day of school and closes September 30th. Families may still opt into the program after September 30th, but an audit of the Chromebook is completed prior to coverage. Any damage found during the audit will not be covered.
Student Data Privacy at SPS
Southington Public Schools is committed to protecting the privacy of its community and utilizing technology that gives students an engaging and safe educational experience. Southington Public Schools complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Southington Public Schools collects and uses data from our students and teachers to inform instructional practice and improve the learning experience. In some cases, this data is not stored on our local servers. In all cases where data may be stored or accessible outside the district, that vendor must comply with FERPA regulations. Many of our vendors have already taken the Student Privacy Pledge.
Effective October 1, 2016, all new contracts must also comply with CT State law, CT PA16-189. This page will serve as an informational gateway for the Southington Public Schools compliance with PA16-189.
Current list of district approved subscriptions and applications.
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. To deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris Administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to offer ACP-eligible households a high-speed internet plan for no more than $30 per month.