Computer And Password Setup


Your district issued computer needs to be connected to our network for your initial login. You will also be creating your permanent password during setup. Make sure you follow these steps when picking up your laptop before going home!

Please note that the actual laptop and dongle shown in this video may not match what you are provided, as the items are subject to change.

1) Turn on the laptop.

2) On the login screen, make sure the computer is connected to the network. In the lower right corner you will see the network status icon. If you see one of the icons below, you can skip to step 4.

2a) If you see a different icon or a variation of one of the icons below, wait for one minute. (Sometimes it takes a little time for the WiFi to turn on if the computer was off or in storage for an extended period of time). If you've waited one minute and nothing has changed, go to step 3.

3) We now need to get the computer connected to the district network.

You can do this by plugging an ethernet cable into your computer or by clicking the network status icon and connecting to the district WiFi. The person you are picking up your computer from can provide you with the name and password for the WiFi network you need to connect to. If you are having trouble finding an ethernet plug in your office/classroom, you can borrow the one connected to your phone. Just remember to plug it back into your phone when you're done!

4) You are now ready to log into your computer. Your username is your first name, a period, and then your last name. If your name is John Smith, your username would be john.smith. Your temporary password should have been emailed to the personal email address you provided to HR upon hire. If you are unable to find this email, you (or the person assisting you) can contact the helpdesk by dialing 12345 from any district phone. Note: If you have reset your password already using the Password Reset Utility, you will skip step 5.

5) Once you enter your temporary password, you will be asked to create your permanent password. This password will apply to your computer, email, WiFi, and Aeries accounts.

6) Done!