BVA uses multiple programs and platforms.
​See the sections below for help in navigating and troubleshooting.

For general tech help call District Technology at 253-800-6767

INTERNET ACCESS

Comcast is waiving the $ 9.95-month fee for 60 days. For more info Call 1-800-XFINITY

CenturyLink has taken the Keep Americans Connected Pledge - Visit their site for internet options available.

Spectrum to offer students free internet amid COVID-19 school closures To enroll in the program, call 1-844-488-8395.  ​

IPAD

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Loading Self Service, Canvas, & Gmail

How to Setup Screentime Limits

iPad Introduction & Basic Navigation

How to Split Screen on iPad

How to Screen Record on iPad

SYNERGY

Help Desk and Tech Support
Families should send an email to parentvue@bethelsd.org for support with all items related to Synergy.

To help parents get the most out of school, you want day-to-day insight into the academic experience. With the Synergy ParentVUE web portal, students can access near real-time information on attendance, class schedules, report cards, course history, graduation status and more.

ParentVUE allows parents to access their students:

• Attendance
• Class Schedules
• Course History
• Graduation Status
• Mid-term/Quarter and Final/Semester Grades
• School Information
• Demographic Information

Features:

• View up-to-date attendance information
• View modified course history and graduation requirements
• Send email to their teacher(s) and other school staff
• View a school calendar
• View term progress and report cards

ParentVUE Login

PARENTVUE FAQ's

​Q: Do I need an email address to activate my ParentVUE account?
A: Yes, an email account is needed to activate your ParentVUE account. A FREE email account is available through Gmail, Outlook, AOL, etc.

Q: I’m getting an error message that says: “The activation key you entered could not be found. Please contact school to get a new activation key.” What should I do?
A: Please ensure you are entering your first name, last name and activation key EXACTLY as it appears on your ParentVUE Activation Letter. If you are still unable to activate your account entering the information as it appears, please email ParentVue@bethelsd.org or contact your child’s school.

Q: What should I do if my name has recently changed?  
A: You must email ParentVue@bethelsd.org and they will update your name on your ParentVUE account. After your name has been changed in the student information system, you will receive a new ParentVUE Activation Key Letter to activate your account.

Q: What should I do if I do not see all my children listed in ParentVUE?
A: Please email ParentVue@bethelsd.org or contact your child’s school to inform them of the issue so they can link all of your children in the student information system.

Q: What do I do if I forgot my ParentVUE password?
A: Please visit the Password Recovery page for the direction on how to recover your password.

Q: Can I log into ParentVUE from my mobile device?
A: Yes, you can access ParentVUE through the browser on your mobile device or through the FREE ParentVUE App available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

​Q: Can I activate my ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App on my mobile device?
A: No, you cannot activate your ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App. From your web browser on your mobile device, you must go directly to the ParentVUE website BethelSD.org to activate your account. Once the account has been activated, you will be able to access your ParentVUE account using the ParentVUE App on your mobile device.

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To help students get the most out of school, you want day-to-day insight into the academic experience. With the Synergy StudentVUE web portal, students can access near real-time information on attendance, class schedules, report cards, course history, graduation status and more.

StudentVUE allows students to access their:

• Attendance
• Class Schedules
• Course History
• Graduation Status
• Mid-term/Quarter and Final/Semester Grades
• School Information
• Demographic Information

Features:

• View up-to-date attendance information
• View modified course history and graduation requirements
• Send email to their teacher(s) and other school staff
• View a school calendar
• View term progress and report cards

StudentVUE Login

MY BETHEL

My Bethel is how students access email, Canvas, Synergy, Xello, and many programs teachers use in the classroom.

​The login code is the first 3 letters of your birthday month, a dash, and then the two-digit day, a dash, and then either the two digit or four-digit year. (Ex: 8/31/2000 birthday would be aug-31-00 or aug-31-2000)

How to Log Into My Bethel

CANVAS

Canvas is a platform in which students can access specific classes. There are links to their Edgenuity classes, extra documents, communication with teachers, grades, and more housed in Canvas.

Creating a Parent Canvas Observer Account

How to Login to Canvas App

How to Install Canvas app for iPad

How to Access Canvas from Website

Canvas Preview

CANVAS FOR STUDENTS

Canvas provides a library of guides and instructions and you can find all the guides here http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212

​Student Login to Canvas: http://bethelsd.instructure.com. Students can also login through My Bethel.

​Help With Assignments:  
How do I view assignments? Guide  
How to submit an online assignment? Guide
How do I submit a text entry assignment? Guide
How do I submit a media file as an assignment? Guide 
How do I submit a peer review to an assignment? Guide

Files and accessing files 
How do I view files? Guide
How do I view my Google Drive? Guide

Canvas Features 
​How do I use the calendar? Guide
How do I use the course home page? Guide
How do I view discussions? Guide
How do I view my grade? Guide 
How do I view a module? Guide 
How do I use the to-do list in the Dashboard? Guide

CANVAS FOR PARENTS

Canvas provides a library of guides and instructions for observers. Those guides can be found here  https://guides.instructure.com/m/4144

Parent/Guardian Login to Canvas:  https://bethelsd.instructure.com/login/canvas

• Co-enrollment allows you as the observer to view grades, upcoming assignments and due dates, missing work, and teacher communication.  A step by step how to create a parent/guardian account can be found HERE. 
  
  
• Preferences for notifications- Teachers can send individual, group, and course-wide messages to students and parents and your students can also communicate safely with teachers and each other. Once you're co-enrolled, you'll want to set up your notification preferences. Click here for instructions on setting up your notification preferences. 
  
  
• More About Canvas- Canvas is the Learning Management System for Bethel School District.  It bundles assessments, grading, state standards, messaging, learning analytics, and more—while keeping everything simple, easy, and in one place. Learn more about Canvas and what a learning management system is. 

Links

How do I submit a PDF assignment with annotations in the Student app on my iOS device
​​How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my iOS device?

Videos

Using Notability for Canvas PDF Assignments

EDGENUITY

Accessing Edgenuity

All BVA courses have a Canvas course. The link to the Edgenuity curriculum is found within the Canvas course.

Activating Special Features

​Text Translation in the Student Learning Experience

Walk-Through Videos

Navigating Edgenuity & Finding Guided Assignments: here

Student Experience in Edgenuity Walk-Through