FAQs

1. Computer (which all classroom teachers already have) 

2. Mounted Projector (not interactive) 

3. Document Camera 

4. Wireless Connectivity to the Projector from computer 

1. Go to https://naps.powerschool.com/public/account_recovery_begin.html
2. Enter your Parent Username
3. Enter your Parent Email Address
4. Submit the form and then check your email for a link to reset your password
5. Enter your Parent Username and the new password (twice) and Submit

PowerSchool (Student Information)

North Andover Public Schools hosts all of our data offsite with PowerSchool. PowerSchool is dedicated to keeping customers’ student, staff, and student data safe, demonstrated through the following procedures and best practices:

• SOC 2 Compliance

• Security Operations Center (SOC)

• ISO 27001:2013 certification

• Penetration Testing

• Vulnerability Scans

• Next-generation endpoint protection

• WAF and IDS/IPS

• Secure software development/OWASP

• Dedicated Security Team

• Robust Customer Data Handling Policies and Processes

Google Workspace

Google is a leader in the protection and security of data. The vast majority of all of our documents live in the cloud on Google’s platform. Their data centers are some of the most secure in the world and much more secure than any on-premise system we might utilize.

Ransomware

Documents and data located in PowerSchool or in Google Workspace are protected from ransomware due to the systems and procedures they have in place. The vulnerabilities reside on individual computers within our network. A ransomware attack usually strikes one or more computers on the network and attempts to encrypt files as quickly as possible. The real issue is if those files are copied back to shared drives either in the cloud or on-premise. The Town and the schools are investigating a solution that would quickly identify the attack and shut down the individual computers and users before the attack could continue. This would work for all of our users including the students and their Chromebooks.

North Andover's town-wide network uses a Firewall with a built-in content filter to maintain the safety and security of its users while connected to the town network. The student Chromebooks also use an additional block list of sites that are not allowed. These sites are blocked on the student Chromebook regardless of where they are. If they are at home they will not be able to access some sites due to this policy. Here is a sample of some of the sites that are blocked. (tumblr, deviantart, tiktok, buzzfeed, 4chan, tinder) Parents are encouraged to utilize the parental controls available with most Internet Service Providers like Verizon and Comcast to control content while at home.

Please see the School Committee Policy IJNDB: Acceptable Use Policy - Technology

Additionally, the privacy policies for third-party software utilized by the North Andover Public Schools are below:

• Google for Education Privacy Policy
• PowerSchool Privacy Policy
• HealthMaster Privacy Policy

The new SchoolMessenger App is an easy way to manage all of the school messages sent home whether it is by voice or email. You also have the ability to control which devices you receive messages on. Watch the short video below and then go to https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/account/signup and create your account. When creating a new account you need to use one of the emails that we currently have on file for you.

Visit Google Workspace Learning Center

Or, jump directly to a topic using these links:

Chrome browser - ideal for working with G Suite products

Google Docs - Word processor

Google Drive - Document storage and management

Gmail - Email communication

Google Chat - Chat room small group collaboration

Google Meet - video conferencing application

Google Sheets - Spreadsheet application

Clever is a single sign-on platform where students can access all of their educational apps with one click.

Clever Login Page - http://clever.com/in/naps

Username: G Suite Gmail

Password: G Suite Password

For instructions on how to access your students elementary standards based grades for each trimester please see the following document.

Access Standards Grades