Mr. Brad Shaffer, Network Administrator
Northship, LLC
bshaffer@ntsd.org
Mr. Aaron Viggiano, Network Administrator
Northship, LLC
aviggiano@ntsd.org
Technology is a powerful and ever-changing tool in today’s education system. The Technology Department at Neshannock Township School District is determined to evolve and deliver the most updated form of technology integration, security, and continuing education services. The technology department will diligently serve our Staff, Students, and Community in order to raise the effectiveness of technology integration and student achievement.
1:1 Chromebook Initiative
The one-to-one Chromebook initiative prepares students for success in a global, technology-rich learning and working environment. This program allows for the maximum flexibility between in-person and virtual learning. Students in grades PreK-12 will receive a District provided Chromebook (laptop) and accompanying charger for educational use. Students in Grades 1-12 will take their device between school and home each night. Devices for PreK and Kindergarten may be sent home in the event of virtual learning. Safe keeping and appropriate use of the Chromebook are the responsibility of each student. Please review our Chromebook rules and general guidelines below.
NTSD Chromebook Rules and Guidelines
2024-2025 Technology Usage Agreement Form
PowerSchool Parent & Student Portal
Neshannock Township School District has chosen PowerSchool as our new student information system, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and students can access PowerSchool through the Parent and Student Portals. The portal provides real-time access to grades, courses, and attendance information, as well as tools for digital document delivery and online form/fee collection. This program replaces GoEdustar.
Join our technology team on Thursday, August 15, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Neshannock High School LGI as they guide you through the initial account setup and basic navigation of our new, secure, and user-friendly system. Please RSVP using the link below. Your RSVP will ensure that we have your access codes prepared for the meeting.
Parent Portal Preview Evening RSVP – Click Here
Parent Portal: neshannock.powerschool.com
Information to create your account will be sent home with your child the first week of school.
Student Portal: neshannock.powerschool.com/student
Please sign in using your NTSD Gmail account.
Schoology
The Schoology learning management system is heavily integrated into the curriculum at Neshannock Jr/Sr High School and Neshannock Online Campus grades 7-12. This is an online platform for the digital distribution and completion of class materials, assignments, and assessments. Schoology allows students to engage with learning materials inside and outside of the classroom. To learn more about Schoology, view our Schoology student guide below.
Schoology Student Guide, 2024-2025
Google Classroom
The Google Classroom suite is heavily integrated into the curriculum at Neshannock Memorial Elementary School and Neshannock Online Campus grades K-6. Google Classroom allows teachers to communicate with their class, distribute materials, and create interactive assignments. Classroom ties together Google for Education products including Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Meet, and more. Students can interact with their course work, track progress, and submit assignments all with a few simple clicks.
SchoolMessenger
Neshannock Township School District utilizes a call and text communication system known as SchoolMessenger. Your contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, are obtained from student records. Communications (calls and text) will be sent to notify you of school closures, emergency information, and general announcements. If you do not yet receive text message notifications, and would like to Opt-In, please follow the steps in the document below. Additional District information and announcements will be posted to NTSD.org and the District Facebook page.
Opt-In for Text Message Alerts: Click Here for Directions
GoGuardian
Neshannock Township School District utilizes GoGuardian Admin, Teacher, and Beacon products to ensure student online safety and enhance the educational experience.
GoGuardian Admin
- Web Filtering: Applied to all school-issued Chromebooks that safeguards against inappropriate web content or malicious software. This protection works on these devices both in school and at home
- Monitoring: Browsing activity is tracked at all times on school-issued Chromebooks and when using school-issued user accounts. School administrators may pull reports on internet usage for Chromebooks or school accounts at any time.
GoGuardian Teacher
- Classroom Monitoring: During the school day, teachers can interact with and monitor Chromebook devices of students within their classes. Screen control and monitoring features are unavailable to teachers and administrators outside of school hours or outside of active class sessions.
- Notification: A notification is displayed in the bottom right of the student’s screen when a classroom monitoring session is activated.
GoGuardian Beacon
- Risk Analysis: Utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze web activity for risks of self-harm, suicide, or possible harm to others. This feature is active on Chromebook devices at all times students are logged in using an NTSD account.
- Alerts: Critical alerts notify the student’s guidance counselor and building principal. Each alert is screened for validity and severity by school administrators who will determine an appropriate course of action on a case-by-case basis.
When and How Does GoGuardian Operate?
- Filtering and Monitoring Services: GoGuardian operates on our school’s managed Google Workspace for Education Chrome accounts (i.e., when a student is logged into a Chrome browser or a Chromebook with their school email address) at school or at home.
- GoGuardian Teacher: Teacher classroom management access is available from Monday to Friday during school hours (8:00 AM to 3:30 PM). Teacher sessions cannot be started outside of these times.
Protecting Privacy:
To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child. GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and California student privacy laws. For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit Go Guardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, and GoGuardian’s Product Privacy Policy.
Policies and Forms
Policy 224: Care of School Property
Policy 815: Internet, Computers and Network Resources