Technology Tools

ClassLink

ClassLink is like a one-stop shop where your child can easily and safely access their school apps and websites with just one login.

Login

1. Visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/minnehaha or open the ClassLink app found on their iPad.
2. Users can login with their school credentials

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Google Takeout

When you leave Minnehaha, your Minnehaha Academy Google account will be deactivated. After the deactivation, you will no longer have access to your school email, Google Drive files, or any services where you use "Sign in with Google" (such as Spotify, Adobe, or college application/enrollment portals). Please transition these accounts to a personal email address immediately.

You have three options to keep your data:

1. Download your data manually by choosing just the files you need.
2. Transfer your data to another Google Account via takeout.google.com/transfer
3. Export your data via a zip file to another device or backup drive using Google Takeout

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ParentSquare

ParentSquare is a safe and secure platform we use for school-to-home communication and district-wide alerts and notices. Users will receive all messages from the school even if they have not registered their account. Users need to register their account to participate in two-way communication features. 

Parents who have registered for school and are entered into our student information system will automatically receive all messages from the school via ParentSquare. However, users need to register their account to participate in two-way communication features.

Register for a ParentSquare account in one of 3 ways:

• Click the activation link in the email you receive from the School in the fall
• Sign in or register for ParentSquare from their login page (https://www.parentsquare.com/signin)
• Click the link in a post or message. Users who did not register previously in response to an invitation, will be asked to register the first time they click on a link to sign in or sign up. For example, if an unregistered parent/guardian receives a post with parent-teacher conference sign ups, clicking the link to sign up for the conference will first lead them through the process of registering their ParentSquare account.

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Password Reset

Reset your password (grades 6–8):

1. Open ClassLink (app or web) and login with your username and password
2. Open the menu and tap Settings > Reset Password
3. Enter your current password followed by your new password 

Reset your password (grades 9–12):

1. From the Mac menu bar, click Jamf Connect icon (➕)  > Change Password… > and follow the prompts.
2. You may be asked to re-enter your new password again (watch for a notification in the top-right corner).
3. When finished, restart your computer to login with the new password.

Forgot your password? Visit ClassLink and select Help, I forgot my password . You will need to know your security questions.
Still need help? Please visit the tech office with your device.

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Renaissance (Accelerated Reader, myON, & Star Reading)

Access our school portal for Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes, Star Reading assessments, and the myON digital library that help students in Grades 1–5 practice reading comprehension and track their progress.

Login to Renaissance

Our Renaissance Learning Tools

• Accelerated Reader (AR): Comprehension quizzes that track independent reading progress (Grades 1–5).
• AR BookFinder: Search for books from home to check if they have an Accelerated Reader (AR) quiz and find their reading level.
• myON Reader & myON News: A personalized digital library with thousands of leveled ebooks and daily student-friendly news articles. See the Getting Started Guide
• Star Reading: Classroom assessments that measure student reading growth and determine their reading level.

How to Log In at Home

• Grades 1–2: Use the "Login to Renaissance" button above and log in with your school username and password.
• Grades 3–5: Use the "Login to Renaissance" button above or use the ClassLink app on your school-issued iPad.

Need login help? If your child does not remember their AR username or password, please contact their classroom teacher.

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Schoology

Schoology is where our teachers (grades 4–12) post assignments, share resources, and keep grade books. Parents can use it to monitor student progress and daily schoolwork.

Signing In as a Student

1. Open the Schoology app or visit minnehahaacademy.schoology.com.
2. Tap Log in through your School and search for “Minnehaha Academy”.
3. Tap Log in through your School a second time and login using Google SSO.

Parent Access & Login

• Existing Schoology account: Login at https://app.schoology.com/login using the email address you have on file in Skyward. (If you forgot your password, click “Forgot your password” on that page).

• New Families (Account Setup): Go to the Reset password page and enter your primary Skyward email address to create your password.

• Prior Schoology Account? If your email is tied to a previous school's account, please contact them to remove it. Wait 24 hours after they release it before attempting to log in here.

Parent Tips

• Find multiple children: Click the menu and select My Children. Click a child's name to view their info. If you don’t see a child's name listed, tap MORE below the menu.
• Stay Updated: Learn how to setup daily or weekly parent digest emails or navigate the parent home page.

Need Support?

• For general troubleshooting, visit Schoology’s Family Support.
• For Minnehaha account help, email schoology@minnehahaacademy.net.

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SeeSaw

Seesaw is a digital portfolio that gives you real-time glimpses into your child’s school day. Seesaw helps you stay in the loop and gives you an opportunity to support your child’s learning at home. This system is our learning management system for PreK-3rd grade students and teachers. It allows students and teachers to post content and allows parents access to help their students with their learning. You can login with your Minnehaha email and password.

Student Login: Open the ClassLink app and tap on SeeSaw.

Parents and Guardians: Your child will use the Seesaw Class app for home learning. This is different than the Seesaw Family app. Students/Parents can sign in with their school email address. The best way to get help is to visit SeeSaw’s support page — it should have everything you need to get started.

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Skyward

This is our student information system and it handles student records, academic history, scheduling, guardian information, lunch payments, and more.

Login to Skyward

Create an account

1. To create a Skyward account, our admissions team will send you a link to complete the "New Guardian Login Request" form
2. You will then receive an auto-generated email containing your Skyward login credentials.

Login

A different login portal is offered for guardians, students, staff. Be sure you're looking at the right one.

Make a lunch payment

1. From Family Access, go to Food Service > Purchases and Payment > Visit Payment Site
2. Choose Login through Skyward
3. Add funds. Please note that funds are pooled for families.

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Wi-Fi

In addition to offering wired access to the school network via Ethernet, wireless network access is available throughout both campuses. You are able to automatically join the network and move around campus without needing to re-authenticate or lose network connectivity. Minnehaha Academy offers two networks for access to the internet and campus resources.

eduroam

"eduroam" is an international WiFi service designed for our students, faculty, and staff.  You’ll find "eduroam" on campus at Minnehaha, most college and university campuses, and at a growing number of public buildings worldwide.
Learn more.

"MA_Guest"

This wireless network is for guests of Minnehaha Academy. MA_Guest is available at both campuses and also requires a login. Please DO NOT use unless absolutely necessary.

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