Technology
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LGSUHSD is a BYOD (Bring your Own Device) District.
Detailed information including device specs can be found here.
Students need Tech Support?
Email techsupport@lgsuhsd.org or stop by the library tech office.
Need help with Canvas?
Click the help icon within Canvas and file a help ticket. The help ticket goes to the district’s Canvas administrator.
Accessing Student Technology Accounts
Technology accounts have been created for all students. Personalized communications were sent in August with instructions on how to access these accounts. Instructions are also below.
Google Workspace for EducationStart by going to the Google Sign-in page
Enter your Google email address. Your Google student email address is in the following format:
<First three letters of Last Name><First Name Initial><Last 4 digits of Student ID>@lgsstudent.org
For example: Diana Prince Student ID 123456 has the email address prid3456@lgsstudent.org
If your last name is three or fewer characters, use your entire last name.
Enter the default password that was provided in the letter sent to your parents' email address or visit the Library Tech office for help resetting your password.
Your Google account is used to access Wifi, Canvas LMS and other school related tools.
All students and staff have an account in Canvas. Students and staff can access Canvas by logging in with their District Google account here: https://lgsuhsd.instructure.com/login/saml or by clicking the icon in their Google Apps waffle.
WIFI Instructions Please choose one of the following options to view instructions for connecting to a wireless network on one of the LGSUHSD campuses.
Drop by Tech Services located in your school library if your personal device won't connect to LGSUHSD WiFi
Aeries AccessStudents: After you have successfully logged in to your District Gmail account, go to https://lgsuhsd.asp.aeries.net/student click the Forgot Password link and follow the prompts. Enter your District email address in the box and click Next. The system will send a reset password link to your District email. If you do not see the message in your inbox, check your spam folder. It may take up to an hour for the message to be delivered. Open the message and click the link to set a password.
Parents: You should have received a new account email when you enrolled your student. It most likely is in your spam or junk mail folder. If you do not see the new account email, go to https://lgsuhsd.asp.aeries.net/student , click the Forgot Password link and enter your email address in the form. The system will send you a reset password email. It may take up to an hour to be delivered - be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder. If you receive an error message indicating that your email address is not in the system, or would like an Aeries account to access your student’s information, please contact your school’s office for assistance.
NavianceInitial access and passwords are assigned to freshmen when you meet with your counselors.
TurnItIn Similarity Check - Google Add-on
TurnitIn Draft Coach has been added to our Google account. Turnitin Draft Coach provides students with the ability to use Turnitin’s similarity tools in Google Docs helping them work towards the final draft of their assignment before they submit the work to their teachers. Students can submit an assignment up to three times to check their originality scores. Student instructions are here.
Device and Hardware Support
Do you need a Chromebook? Per public school policy, we are able to assist families for whom the purchase of this educational tool may pose a hardship. Students needing a district-issued Chromebook should complete this form.
Tech staff will contact you to set-up a pick-up time. Please fill out the Student Equipment Checkout, print out the completed document and bring it with you. A Chromebook and charger will be provided to you at the time of pick-up.
Tech Best Practices
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Never allow a browser to save or store your password to email, Aeries, etc.
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Do a practice run before presenting electronic material in class
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Check if our content filter allows your site before presenting it in class
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Save and backup your documents often
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Log out of your email, Aeries, Naviance, and other accounts when finished
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Do not back up your devices to your district Google account. We can see all of your DIstrict files
Read the LGSUHSD STUDENT ACCEPTABLE USE AGREEMENT for more information.