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Unofficial Checklist for Virtual School

​Recommended:
  • Designated workspace and device with charger & power source
  • "School Supplies" - MPVA does not have an official lists.  Teachers will inform students of any supplies required for their specific class.  
  • Suggested standard supplies:  ~3 college-ruled composition notebooks, 3-ring college-ruled notebook paper, ~2 binders with dividers, ~3 folders with brads, printer paper (if you have a printer), glue sticks, scissors, pens, hi-lighters, pencils, colored pencils, sharpener, pencil box/case.
  • (For returning to school in person: combination lock for gym locker, mesh or clear backpack)
  • A planner for keeping track of tests, due dates, etc.  (Either electronic or paper - as long as student has a system they will use)
  • Earbuds / head phones if others nearby can be distracting
  • Bring your patience, flexibility, and optimistic attitude.  We can do this together! 

Calendars/Schedules:
  • Master Calendar link (Purple/Grey/Greyhound - indicates which class periods meet on which days)
  • Daily Schedule link (Times at which classes periods meet each day)
    • Condensed version link (There are minor differences from the Daily Schedule above.  The Daily Schedule is the more recent one.  The condensed version is just easier to read.)
  • Attendance Information link

Important Contacts:
  • Contact info for Grade-level Deans link (for issues with student's schedule)
  • Contact info for MPVA Counselors, Special Ed. Dept., and Instructional Technology link
  • What to do if you are not receiving MPVA emails:
    • Check your preferences in School Messenger: https://www.houstonisd.org/schoolmessenger
    • If problem persists, submit form located here
  • Contact info for HISD Technology Service Desk
    • Phone:713-892-7378
    • email: servicedesk@houstonisd.org

Connecting for School:
  • How to login in to HUB (for classes/schedule, info/assignments)
    • HUB link: https://www.houstonisd.org/hub
    • Sign in with: Student\S#######  or  S#######@online.houstonisd.org​
    • Password is student's birthdate in format: mmddyyyy
  • How to login to Microsoft Office365
    • Office365 link: http://office365.houstonisd.org/
    • ​Sign in with: S#######@online.houstonisd.org​
    • Password is student's birthdate in format: mmddyyyy
  • How to login to Teams (for class meetings)
    • ​Accessible from Office365 (above), or
    • https://teams.microsoft.com/
    • Sign in with: S#######@online.houstonisd.org​
    • Password is student's birthdate in format: mmddyyyy
    • Also, download the Teams App (computer and mobile devices) - it works better than web version
  • How to access student HISD email
    • Accessible from Office 365 (above) - click on Outlook
  • How to access PowerSchool (for grades and schedule)
    • Go to the "Grades" button on the MPVA homepage, or go here: https://hisdconnect.houstonisd.org/public/
    • Students login with S#######
    • Password is student's birthdate in format: mmddyyyy
    • Parents/Guardians will receive a login code to create an account that has all their students in one account
  • Digital learning resources site: https://sites.google.com/view/mpvadigitalresources/home

Make sure parents/guardians are signed up for PTO communication!   It's FREE and it's AWESOME. 
  • Register or update your account here: https://MPVA.MembershipToolkit.com
  • Did we mention this is very important? 
  • If you haven't logged in since before August 2020, please do so to update your account and directory preferences.
  • Yep, still important.

Other:
  • Be sure student can locate the mute button in class meetings
  • Determine how to blur/change your background, if desired  (before classes begin)
    • Kid tip: Start a private video call with a friend in Teams to try out your background, camera/mic functions, etc.
  • Students should complete grade-level Summer Reading assignment: https://sites.google.com/houstonisd.org/mpva-summer-reading/home
  • HISD Curbside Student Meals information found here: https://www.houstonisd.org/StudentMeals ​
  • Attendance policy link
  • For other things you'd like to see here, please email PTOMPVAMS@gmail.com.  We'll do our best to get it up here.  Thanks for visiting!
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