Technology Resources
ParentVUE
ParentVUE: Your Portal to Student Success
ParentVUE is the Bethel School District's secure online tool where families can stay connected to their student’s education, monitor progress, and complete required updates. ParentVUE is your Direct Line to the Classroom
How to Get Started and Access ParentVUE
- New families: Create an account & enroll a student
- Current or Returning families who need to activate your ParentVUE account
- Download the ParentVUE app
- What can you do in ParentVUE?
- Annual Student-Family Update (REQUIRED)
- FAQs
- Helpful Links
- Need more help?
New families: Create an account & enroll a student
Enrolling a new student or returning after time away is done through ParentVUE:
Go to the Enrollment Page for more information on enrollment.
Current or Returning families who need to activate your ParentVUE account
Families who have a current student in Bethel School District need to activate their account using a link sent to the email address their school has on file.
- Check your email for your activation link. The subject is "Bethel School District – ParentVUE Activation Letter". You may need to check your spam folder.
- Follow the link in your email to set up your account.
- If you have not received an email, or cannot find it, please contact your school office for an activation key.
- Use Forgot Password if needed.
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Once your account is set up, you can download the ParentVUE app from the Google or Apple store on your device. When prompted, enter your ZIP code and select Bethel School District 403.
Download the ParentVUE app
What can you do in ParentVUE?
| Feature/Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Enroll a student | Enrolling a new student |
| Access Student Information | View schedules, grades, GPA, attendance, discipline, graduation requirements. |
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Communicate with Staff |
Send messages directly to school personnel. |
| Track Student Progress | Monitor academic performance and development. |
| Submit Absences | Report student absences electronically. |
| Annual Information Update (required) | Update demographic, emergency contact, address, bus riding, and health information. |
| Initial Account Activation | Receive an Activation Key from your child's school. |
| Online Pre-registration Account | An account automatically created with the same username/password if the student was pre-registered. |
| Mobile App Usage | Access most web features on iOS/Android. |
Annual Student-Family Update (REQUIRED)
Annually, families must complete the Student-Family Update in ParentVUE. This includes:
- Updating contact information
- Confirming emergency contacts
- Opting in for bus transportation
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- Student Family Update - Guide
This update is required prior to accessing your students information in ParentVUE. This includes bus route assignments and report cards.
FAQs
1. Do I need an email address to activate my ParentVUE account?
Answer: Yes, an email account is needed to activate your ParentVUE account. A FREE email account is available through Gmail, Outlook, AOL, etc.
2. I’m getting an error message that says: “The activation key you entered could not be found. Please contact the school to get a new activation key.” What should I do?
Answer: Please ensure you are entering your first name, last name and activation key EXACTLY as it appears on your ParentVUE Activation Letter. If you are still unable to activate your account entering the information as it appears, please contact your child’s school.
School: Staff can regenerate a new key and letter if needed.
3. What should I do if my name has recently changed?
Answer: You must contact your child’s school and they will update your name on your ParentVUE account. After your name has been changed in the student information system, you will receive a new ParentVUE Activation Key Letter to activate your account.
School: Update the parent name in Synergy.
4. What should I do if I do not see all my children listed in ParentVUE?
Answer: Please contact your child’s school to inform them of the issue so they can link all of your children in the student information system.
School: check to make sure the Ed Rights is checked. Check also Custody if applicable.
5. What do I do if I forgot my ParentVUE password?
Answer: Please visit the Password Recovery page for the directions on how to recover your password.
6. Can I log into ParentVUE from my mobile device?
Answer: Yes, you can access ParentVUE through the browser on your mobile device or through the FREE ParentVUE App available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
7. Can I activate my ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App on my mobile device?
Answer: No, you cannot activate your ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App. From your web browser on your mobile device, you must go directly to the ParentVUE website, BethelSD.org to activate your account. Once the account has been activated, you will be able to access your ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App on your mobile device.
Helpful Links
- Login to ParentVUE (web)
- Download the ParentVUE app on your device:
- Navigating ParentVUE
- Enrollment & Student-Family Update instructions
- ParentVUE Non.pdf(Brochure)
- District Contacts: Preschool, Special Services, Transportation, Child Nutrition, Elementary/Secondary offices, ParentVUE info
Need more help?
- Troubleshooting: Check your span folder for activation emails. Remember, activation only works on a web browser, not the app. Forgot your password? Click "Forgot Password" on the login page.
- Still Stuck? Email ParentVUE@bethelsd.org, or contact your child's school registrar for account activation or document questions.
Canvas
Resources for Students
Canvas provides a library of guides and instructions which you can find here: Guide
Help With Assignments:
How do I view assignments? Guide
How to submit an online assignment? Guide
How do I submit a text entry assignment? Guide
How do I submit a media file as an assignment? Guide
How do I submit a peer review to an assignment? Guide
Files and accessing files
How do I view files? Guide
How do I view my Google Drive? Guide
Canvas Features
How do I use the calendar? Guide
How do I use the course home page? Guide
How do I view discussions? Guide
How do I view my grade? Guide
How do I view a module? Guide
How do I use the to-do list in the Dashboard? Guide
Resources for Parents
Parent/Guardian Login to Canvas
Canvas is the platform that is primarily used for grades 2nd-12th. Teachers use Canvas to house their curriculum,
provide updates, announcements, and calendars. This is also where most of your student's work will be turned in. We are fortunate that Canvas has a great platform for help and assistance. You can find all the Guides HERE on the Canvas Instructures webpage.
Parents and Guardians, did you know you can access real-time information from teachers, find out what is happening in their classroom, student grades and work in Canvas?
- Co-enrollment allows you as the observer to view grades, upcoming assignments and due dates, missing work, and teacher communication. A step by step how to create a parent/guardian account can be found HERE.
- Preferences for notifications- Teachers can send individual, group, and course-wide messages to students and parents and your students can also communicate safely with teachers and each other. Once you're co-enrolled, you'll want to set up your notification preferences. Click here for instructions on setting up your notification preferences.
Media Habits
Monitor Student Progress
BSD encourages parents and guardians to use the iPad to monitor their child’s academic progress and communicate electronically with their child’s teacher(s). Ask your students to show you what they have learned and created with the iPad, and discuss how they use the device in school.
Canvas Mobile App
Parents and guardians can use the Canvas app installed on the iPad or any other personal device to view their child’s grades, coursework, and upcoming assignments. At this time, the district is adopting Canvas as the learning management system and teachers have the option to use Canvas or not in their classrooms.
Email Communications
Parents may also use the Safari browser app to log in to their personal email account to send emails to their child’s teacher(s). Parents and guardians should not add a personal email account to the iPad’s built-in Mail app because personal emails may be visible to anyone who accesses the device.
Parenting in the Digital Age
While iPads are a powerful learning tool, it is essential for families to set boundaries around the proper use of the iPad at home. As a parent or guardian, you have the final say as to how much your child uses the iPad at home. Here are some tips on how you can help your child become a safe and responsible digital citizen.
Rules for Home iPad Use
Set standards for your child’s use of the iPad at home:
Parent Tips and Resources
Common Sense Media provides tips on how to monitor children’s safe and responsible Internet use.
iPad Content is Not Private
Because iPads are district property, school/district administration has access to each iPads Internet history, photos, and other information. Students are required to unlock the iPad upon request by district staff.
Apps Not Allowed on BSD iPads
Only apps in Bethel's App Store (Self Service) are allowed on BSD iPads due to concerns such as student privacy and online safety. All curricular apps they have access to have been fully approved by district staff including free and paid apps.
- The iPad should be FIRST used to complete school work before students use the iPad to visit the Internet, play games or music.
- Check your child’s iPad and their school work regularly.
- To supervise the iPad’s use, have your child use the iPad in a central location like the kitchen or living room.
- To avoid unsupervised iPad use, charge the iPad in a central location of the home.
- If your child is not following your rules, you have the right to limit access to the device.
- Encourage your student to leave the case on, inspect it often to ensure no damage has occurred to the case, iPad or charger. Discourage any graffiti on the iPad, case, cord or charger block. These will result in damage charges at the end of the year.
- Using social media responsibly
- Guidelines for monitoring screen time and setting age-appropriate schedules
- Educational websites for young children
- Managing cell phone use
- Signing a Family Agreement with an age-appropriate checklist to guide conversations with your child about the responsible use of media and technology
Seesaw
Seesaw is a Learning Management System for Kindergarten through 1st grade.
Here you will find resources to support Seesaw with your student at home.
Seesaw Resources for Families English
Zoom
Zoom is a video communication software that teachers are using for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, with students to check-in.
Parents and guardians can learn more about Zoom on the Zoom website.
Our Digital Learning Teachers have made some guides for students to join a Zoom meeting! Student Guide- Step by Step how to join Zoom
Zoom has a library of troubleshooting steps and guides to supports, you can find that on their website here https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us