Q: How do I log into Schoology?

A: If you are using an iPad, please follow the instructions for K-8.  If you are using a Macbook Pro, please follow the instructions for Kirkwood High School(9-12).

K-8

1.  Open the Schoology App

2.  Type in "Kirkwood" and select "Kirkwood School District" from the list:

Note: Do not click the blue login button.

3.  You should be redirected to log into your district account(MyKirkwood) When prompted for username and password you should use the student number and eight digit birthday(MMDDYYYY)

Kirkwood High School(9-12)

1. Open Safari and visit https://kirkwoodschools.schoology.com
2. You should be redirected to log into your district account(MyKirkwood). Your username will be your six digit student number. Your password should be something you set up yourself - if you need assistance in resetting your password please contact your building technology specialists. 

What is MyKirkwood?

MyKirkwood is the district's primary "identity portal". This is where students and staff go to manage their passwords, access commonly used websites, and find other important resources. 

Many district applications and websites also use MyKirkwood to sign-in. If you are ever prompted with a screen similar to this:

You can proceed with logging in as usual. If you need instructions on logging in please see the below instructions.

How do I log into MyKirkwood?

Visit https://my.kirkwoodschools.org and log in using your username(your six digit student number) and your password.

• Passwords for K-8 students should be date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY
• Passwords for High School students can vary and if forgotten, can be reset by contacting the building technology specialists.

Should I be logging into the Zoom App?

• Yes, all students should be logged into the Zoom application on their iPad/Macbook. The easiest way to ensure you're logged in is to open up the Zoom application  on their device and make sure it doesn't ask you to sign in. If it does, simply click "Log in with Google" and if prompted, enter your district address(studentnumber@kirkwoodschools.org)

How do I log into Clever?

1. Open the Clever App

2. If prompted, click “Allow Camera”, then “Log in with Username & Password”Search for your school and select it from the dropdown menu.

4. Select “Log in with Google”

5. Select your student email account from the list. If you do not see your account or you are prompted for your email address, enter it here:

6. If you are directed to another page(myKirkwood Account Portal), enter your student ID and eight digit birthday(MMDDYYYY).

How do I access Nearpod?

Students do not need an account to access Nearpod, and Nearpod lessons can be joined by using a code provided by your teacher. To access the page to join your lesson, visit MyKirkwood and select the Nearpod app, then hit 'Launch'. You will be directed to a screen that asks you for your lesson code.

Note: District-Issued devices should have a web clip to access the MyKirkwood portal, but you can always visit the website by opening Safari and going to https://my.kirkwoodschools.org to log in.

If you are having an issue signing into MyKirkwood, you can also access the Nearpod home page by using this link to access your lesson, but please reach out to your building technology specialist as quickly as possible to resolve your login issue.

How do I log into Google Jamboard?

Logging into Jamboard is quick and easy! If you have not already done so, download the Google Jamboard application from the Kiosk. Once the application is installed, open the Jamboard appand then when prompted, select your district Gmail account to log in.

If you are logged out of the Epic app, please contact your teacher for your class code to get reconnected.

Contact your teacher for your unique class code if you are logged out. 

1. Open the Clever app and click "Log in with Username and password" if prompted.
2. Click "Log in with Google" then select your district gmail account. 
3. Click "BrainPOP" or BrainPOP Jr. to instantly launch the application.

Note: If at anytime you are prompted to enter your school name, type your school name in e.g., "Tillman Elementary" then select it from the list. Make sure it's a part of the Kirkwood School District.

1. Open the Clever app and click "Log in with Username and password" if prompted.
2. Click "Log in with Google" then select your district gmail account. 
3. Click "Dreambox" to instantly launch the DreamBox application.

Note: If at anytime you are prompted to enter your school name, type your school name in and "Kirkwood", e.g., "Westchester Kirkwood" then select it from the list.

If you’ve already followed the login instructions on this page and you are still having issues, it’s possible that application is having widespread issues. You can check the latest updates on Schoology(and other district applications) here. If there is no update on that page, please contact technical support using the outlined methods and someone will assist you as soon as possible.

Emails are formatted as the six digit student number followed by @kirkwoodschools.org, e.g., 123456@kirkwoodschools.org.

For most district applications, a student’s username and password will typically be their six digit student number(123456) and their eight digit birthday(MMDDYYYY).

AppleID passwords are different from any other passwords your student has. If you are prompted to log in to something using an AppleID, the following formats are how the username and password will be structured:

Username

firstname.lastname-stu@appleid.kirkwoodschools.org

Example: john.smith-stu@appleid.kirkwoodschools.org

Password

There are two possible formats for passwords. If you are prompted to enter the AppleID please try both formats for your student. However, do not enter a password more than three times, and do not try to change the password. This can lock the iPad and prevent it from being used.

1. (Firstname with capital letter)(two digit birthdate month)(-)(two digit day of birthdate)
   • John06-01
2. (Firstname with capital letter)(-)(two digit birthdate month)(two digit day of birthdate)
   • John-0601

If your device is completely unresponsive and you cannot close apps, navigate to different screens, etc. you can force a restart by performing the following:

Hold down the Power and Home buttons(pictured) until the iPad screen turns dark and you see the Apple logo.

Typically, iPads experience pretty good battery life and in classroom learning environments, a student could make it a couple days or more without charging their device, depending on usage.

In our current virtual environment, it's completely normal for batteries to drain faster; video conferencing applications(Zoom) and other resource-intensive apps all contribute to having the battery drain much faster. You may notice that the battery continues draining even when plugged in because the apps are using battery life faster than it can be recharged. 

Overall, it's crucial to make sure the iPads are at 100% battery to start the day. There are some small tweaks that can be made to prolong battery life as well, including:

Dimming the screen or turning on Auto-Brightness

Setting the Auto-Lock feature to the shortest time available(2 Minutes)

Tech support is available via online chat from the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm CST, Monday through Friday. In the event that chat is offline, you are able to leave your name and contact info for someone to follow up with you as soon as possible.