GGUSD’s Digital Resources to Support at-Home Learning
A: In light of recent school closures resulting from the public health crisis created by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), GGUSD has launched a website with instructional resources to support at-home learning at https://ggusd.us/covidresources.
A: All students are provided an online.NET account (example: 20afranco@ggusd.net). This account allows students to log into their Google Classroom and access online materials teachers are using in addition to any printed materials provided to your student from their school. It is important that students log in with their Google account to participate and engage in lessons as well as access content resources that are ready and prepared by his/her teacher.
A: Students access their digital textbooks through ClassLink by visiting http://portal.ggusd.us
A: Students can change the internet access on their school-issued device to connect to your home internet.
How to Connect A Chrome Book to My Home Internet
- 1. Click on the clock at the bottom right
- 2. Click WiFi icon
- 3. Select home network in window under SSID
- 4. Enter your home network password
- 5. Click Connect
How to Connect A Chrome Book to My Home Internet
- 1. On the Homepage, click Settings
- 2. Click WiFi
- 3. Select your home network
- 4. Enter your home network password when prompted and Join
A: Local internet providers are providing limited-time free and low-cost wireless internet packages.
Spectrum is offering two free months of internet and WiFi services to new customers in households with Pre-K to 12th grade students. Spectrum is also offering WiFi hotspots for public use across Orange County in residential and business areas. To find a hotspot, visit https://www.spectrum.com/wifi-hotspots.html. Call 1-855-243-8892 for information.
AT&T also has Assisted Internet service for $5 per month for students who qualify for free and reduced meals. For details, visit https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/". Call 1-844 569-9550 for information.
Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone is offering their Xfinity WiFi hotspots located in businesses and outdoor locations to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi.
A: Please see our ParentSquare Guide for Families.
A: Click Here to view our instructional guide.
For additional information and instructions about using our digital resources, visit https://ggusd.us/covidresources.
Students and parents may also contact the GGUSD Help Desk at AtHomeHelpdesk@ggusd.us.
Please reference the name of the student’s school in the subject of your email.