Technology Support

1. Open a web browser and go to parent.blocksi.net
2. Click sign in with Google OR Register here to create an account
3. Enter the parent email address on file with the school
4. Enter the student’s school email address
5. All students associated to the parent’s email address in Skyward will automatically connect, only one student email is needed

1. Login at parent.blocksi.net
    
2. Click Access Time Control

3. Enter a name for your filter
    
4. Click Create Access Time Control

5. Click on the pencil

6. Select the category you would like to restrict access times

7. Click and drag across days and times to block those times – all times are based on the 24-hour clock

8.   Click Save to save the changes

1. Login at parent.blocksi.net
    
2. Click Insights

3. The default view shows the last 24 hours of use
   Click on Default View to change the time frame shown

4. Click Analytics to select YouTube Analytics or to view the logs of all websites visited

1. Login at parent.blocksi.net
    
2. Click Reports

3. Toggle the switch to have automatic weekly reports emailed to you

SKYWARD PARENT ABSENCE ENTRY
Parents are able to enter their child’s absence in Skyward. This will eliminate families needing to call school when a child is absent. Please follow the instructions below to enter an absence.

1. Login to Skyward Parent Access
    
2. Click on the Attendance tile for the student you are reporting an absence
    
3. Click on the Absence Requests Tab

    

4. Click Add Absence Request on the right side of the screen

    

5. Enter the Start Date and End Date
    
6. Entire Day: Check All Day if the absence will be an entire day
   Partial Day: Enter a Start Time and End Time of absence
    
7. Select an Attendance Reason from the drop down menu
    
8. Add a Comment to provide information about the absence
    
9. Select Save in the upper left hand corner
   

    

Once saved, the absence request will be sent to the school for processing. After approval by the school, the request will change from Pending to Processed.

Changes to the absence can be made by the parent/guardian in Skyward while it is still marked as pending. Once the request is processed, a parent/guardian will need to contact the school to make any changes.

DID NOT RECEIVE A USERNAME:
As a parent/guardian, you should receive an email with your Skyward Family Access Username and a link to login. Please check the email you provided to your child's school. If you did not receive an email (remember to check you SPAM folder), please visit Skyward Email Update to update your email. You will receive an invitation to your updated email to activate your account. Please allow time to process the updates.

HOW TO ACTIVATE ACCOUNT:

1. Go to Skyward login
    
2. Click Forgot Username or Password?

    

3. Enter your Username or Password linked to account and click Submit

    

4. Follow reset password instructions sent to your email

HOW TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Go to Skyward login
    
2. Click Forgot Username or Password

    

3. Enter your Username or Password linked to account and click Submit

    

4. Follow reset password instructions sent to your email

The videos below show quick and simple ways to use Skyward. If you have additional questions, please contact your child's school secretary.

Handle with Care

• Always use the provided chromebook case.
• Keep the keyboard free of pens, pencils, and headphones.
• Use both hands to carry the chromebook for stability.

Maintain Cleanliness

• Avoid exposure to food, drinks, and moisture.
• Prevent direct sunlight to avoid potential damage.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the device if it gets dirty—avoid glass cleaner.

Account Security

• Confidentiality matters—share your password only with parents or teachers.
• Promptly report damage to your classroom teacher.

What you need to know about student Chromebooks to be prepared for the start of the school year:

1. Charge your Chromebook
2. Turn on the Chromebook
3. Login using SCM username and password
4. Bring it to school fully charged on the first day
5. Update the Chromebook:
   • Chromebooks automatically receive feature and security updates. Turn on the chromebook and ensuring it is connected to wifi to begin the update process
   • To manually check for updates
     • Turn on the Chromebook
     • Login using SCM username and password
     • Click on the clock
     • Click on the gear
     • Click about Chrome OS
     • Click Check for updates

NEED HELP?
Please contact your child's school for assistance.

Following are the technology charges for the current school year:

• Lost, Stolen or Damaged (beyond repair) Charger: $20
• Lost, Stolen, Unreturned or Damaged (beyond repair): $375

5th - 12th GRADE
(HP Chromebook 11 G8 or Asus C204 Chromebook)

• Lost, Stolen or Damaged (beyond repair) Charger: $20
• Lost, Stolen, Unreturned or Damaged (beyond repair): $285

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND REPAIR SERVICES
School City of Mishawaka offers onsite technical support and repair services to ensure your chromebook runs seamlessly. Notify your classroom teacher if your chromebook requires assistance. Unauthorized repairs may incur additional charges. For additional information, refer to the School City of Mishawaka student handbook. It offers valuable insights on school policies, academic rules, extracurriculars, and student support services.

PAY TECHNOLOGY CHARGES ONLINE
You can now pay for any technology charges online. Invoices will be sent via email from Incident IQ and payments paid within the link.