Dear FISD Families,
We are getting closer to our first day of school and are busy preparing for an excellent start of FISD Virtual and On-Campus Learning. We remain fully committed to communicating the information regarding how Friendswood ISD will support the health and safety of all students and staff while establishing clear protocols to support your child in FISD.
REMINDER: Our first day, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 is virtual (Except for 9th graders, PreK, ECSE, DBC, and Quest). We will keep you updated with any new information or changes to the start of school due to Tropical Storm Laura. We are so excited to get back to learning together.
Updates include:
- Hurricane Update
- How to complete health screener tutorial video
- Login instructions for first day of school
- Technology/Chromebooks for Virtual students
- Campus communications
- Important links shared with parents
- Emergency FISD Texts Alerts
Weather Update: Friendswood ISD is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Laura for potential impacts it may bring to our area. This is an unpredictable storm, but there are regular conference calls scheduled with area Emergency management offices that help to inform decisions. The next call has been scheduled for later Tuesday morning with Region 4. As always, we will take proactive steps as needed to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. Please stay safe and heed all weather warnings from local weather experts and officials. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates as warranted via email and our social media accounts.
Health screener tutorial video: Watch this easy step-by-step video (or PDF) for parents on how to complete the daily health screener for your students before coming on campus.
Google Login instructions for students: FISD is a Google district. All students log in to Google to access resources such as Canvas, Clever and Seesaw.
On a Chromebook a student will login with their email address and password (defined below). This will log them in to their Google account and they will be able to access Canvas, Clever and other resources while on their chromebook.
On a personal computer we recommend using the Chrome browser. In the Chrome browser go to Google.com Click the upper right to sign in and sign out. Sign in with a student email address and password (defined below). Once signed in to Google the student can go to myfisd.com - Parents & Students - Canvas to log in to Canvas. Locating and logging in to Canvas
On a tablet or Phone you can download the Canvas Student app, SeeSaw App (K-2), Clever App (K-5), Zoom App on your tablet or phone. video: Student Login to Canvas on Android video: Student Login to Canvas on iOS (IPhone or iPad).
Westwood & Cline Logins
Google Login: email address: firstnamelastname@fisdk12.org (If more than one student with the same name there will be a number at the end of their name)
Google Password: 8 digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY)
Bales and Windsong Logins
Google Login: email address: firstnamelastname@fisdk12.org (If more than one student with the same name there will be a number at the end of their name)
Google Password: 6 digit student id. Student id can be located in Skyward Family Access in Profile.
Junior High Logins
Google Login: email address: firstnamelastname@fisdk12.org (If more than one student with the same name there will be a number at the end of their name)
Google Password: 6 digit student id. Students in grades 6 and up can go to portal.fisdk12.net to login and change their password to a more secure password. If they set their security questions in the portal they can use it to reset a forgotten password.
High School Logins
Google Login: email address: firstnamelastname@fisdk12.org (If more than one student with the same name there will be a number at the end of their name)
Google Password: New to district students the password is their 8 digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY). All returning students should use the password they set in the spring. Students in grades 6 and up can go to portal.fisdk12.net to login and change their password to a more secure password. If they set their security questions in the portal they can use it to reset a forgotten password.
Video: Parent Login to Canvas
Technology/Chromebooks for Grades 6-12 Virtual students:
Junior High
Virtual Learners - If you were unable to pick up your Chromebook last week, we are offering additional pick-up times. These dates and times are for all grades and alpha groups.
Date: Tuesday, August 25
Times 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: FJH Bus Loop. Do not get out of your car. Put a sign in your window with your student’s first and last name. They will come to you.
High School
Virtual Learners - If you were unable to pick up your Chromebook last week, we are offering additional pick-up times. These dates and times are for all grades and alpha groups.
Date: Tuesday, August 25
Times: 8:30am-11:30am
12:30pm-4:00pm
Location: Inside of the Senior Mall. Park in the senior lot and enter through the doors closest to the front entrance. We will have signs noting where to enter. Please remember to wear a mask and to practice social distancing while you wait in line.
Campus communications: Parents should have received Back to School information from your campus principals. FISD is continuing to push out information via email and social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @Friendswood ISD. Please stay patient and do not hesitate to call your campus if you have questions regarding questions about the start of school.
Important Links:
Emergency text messages: FISD uses SMS text messaging to enhance our communication to the community allowing us to deliver important information to both parents and students via phone texts. This service is not intended to replace our existing means of communication by email – rather it will enhance them.
The district will only use the SMS/text messaging service to provide information that is timely and relevant by using the phone numbers provided in Skyward Family Access under SMS notifications. Please make sure your current contact information is up to date at all times.