Resource / Link
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Purpose |
Description |
Mobile Access |
District Website
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General Information
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The district website, www.lakotaonline.com, is the primary tool for district news and announcements, upcoming events, forms and documents, and targeted information and resources for parents, students, staff and our larger community. Visit Lakota's website to access each school's website, with critical information about your school community.
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Download Lakota's free app by searching your app store for Lakota Local School District.
You can also visit lakotaonline.com from your mobile device to access a mobile-friendly version of Lakota's website without compromising any of the content available from your desktop.
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SchoolMessenger
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Mass Notifications & Alerts
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Sign up for and customize your preferences for receiving mass email, text, and phone notifications from the district and your student's school(s). Specify how you wish to receive emergency, weather-related and general communications.
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To download the free app, search your app store for:
SchoolMessenger |
Home Access Center
Home Access Center FAQ
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Student Progress Monitoring
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Lakota's student and guardian portal for accessing individualized and comprehensive grades, attendance, and student contact information. Provided for one-on-one communication of
important educational information among parents, students, teachers and administrators.
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To download the free app, search your app store for:
eSchoolPLUS Family |
Canvas
Canvas Access Guide
Canvas FAQ for Parents
Canvas Parent Access video
Canvas Basics Video
Canvas Settings video
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Online Instruction
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Lakota's new Learning Management System is being used across Lakota classrooms K-12. Canvas provides our students with a unified platform for each participating course, including digital content, assignments, calendar, student collaboration capabilities, alerts and more. Parents can access Canvas as an observer at any time. All grades from assignments in Canvas will be posted in HAC.
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Please see a description of the apps available in the Canvas Access Guide. To download your free app, search your app store for Canvas Parent or Canvas depending on which app you choose to download.
Canvas App Guide for K-12 Parents
(Parent Directions)
Canvas Parent App Guide for 2-12 Parents |
WE are EmpowerED
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1:1 Technology |
Lakota’s WEareEMPOWERED initiative is designed to EMPOWER our learners through student centered innovative instruction, modern learning spaces along with 1:1 device programs for 6-12 grades and increased student devices K-5.
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N/A |
Hoonuit
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Training
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Lakota's "on demand" professional development portal that includes training segments on hundreds of topics including digital tools, career skills, time management and more. |
At the start of each school year, your school will provide you with a flyer containing your login information. |
EZ Pay
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Student Fees & Lunch Accounts
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Online payment system allowing Lakota parents to make lunch account and school fee payments.
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N/A |
Facebook
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Social Media
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Follow Lakota on Facebook for our official district social media feed. |
Search your app store for: Facebook.
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Twitter
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Social Media |
Follow Lakota on Twitter for our official district social media feed. |
Search your app store for: Twitter |
Zoom
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Remote Learning/Communication |
Video communication service to hold virtual classes, meetings, office hours and more. Note: students are not being given Zoom accounts, but are receiving instructions on how to access class Zoom meetings directly from teachers in Canvas or directly from other staff to coordinate additional supports. Click here for the Zoom policy regarding the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). |
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Other Classroom-Supported
Digital Tools
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Other Instructional Digital Tools
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Your child's teacher or school may be using other digital tools for
student instruction and will communicate this with you directly. |
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