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How to Reset Your FVSD Password
Having trouble logging in? This guide walks you through resetting your FVSD password. Before You Start Your FVSD account uses one password across all services — email, computer login, Google Workspace, and more. Changing your password will update it everywhere...
New Staff Onboarding: What to Expect From IT
Welcome to FVSD! This guide explains how your IT account and access are set up when you join the division. How Your Account Is Created Your FVSD account is created automatically once you've been entered and activated in the HR system (Atrieve) by your school o...
Web Browsers
This guide covers the browsers available on FVSD computers and tips for troubleshooting common issues. Supported Browsers Microsoft Edge (Recommended) — the default browser on FVSD computers. Edge uses Single Sign-On (SSO) with your FVSD account, so you'll be ...
File Storage: Where to Save Your Files
This guide explains the different places you can store files at FVSD and when to use each one. OneDrive (Recommended for Most Files) OneDrive is your primary cloud storage, linked to your FVSD Microsoft 365 account. What it's for: Personal work files — documen...
Computer Troubleshooting
This guide covers common issues with FVSD Windows computers and basic steps to try before contacting IT. Computer Won't Turn On Make sure the power cable is connected — check both ends (wall outlet and computer) If it's a portable computer, plug in the charger...
Chromebook Troubleshooting
This guide covers the most common Chromebook problems and how to fix them. Chromebook Won't Turn On Plug it in — connect the charger and wait at least 5 minutes. The battery may be completely drained. Check the charger — make sure the charging light comes on. ...
Smartboard and ViewBoard Setup and Troubleshooting
This guide covers connecting to and troubleshooting interactive displays (ViewSonic ViewBoards, Promethean boards, and other smartboards) used in FVSD classrooms. Connecting Your Computer to the Display Using an HDMI Cable Plug one end of the HDMI cable into y...
Printer Setup and Troubleshooting
This guide covers how to add a printer using PaperCut and fix common printing problems. Getting Started With PaperCut FVSD uses PaperCut to manage printers. You do not need to add printers through Windows settings. First-Time Login When you first log in to you...
Email and Outlook Tips
This guide covers common Outlook tasks and tips for managing your FVSD email. Accessing Your Email Outlook desktop app — pre-installed on your FVSD computer Outlook on the web — go to https://outlook.office.com and sign in with your FVSD account Outlook mobile...
Microsoft Teams Basics
Microsoft Teams is FVSD's primary tool for video meetings, chat, and collaboration. This guide covers the essentials. Accessing Teams Desktop app — pre-installed on your FVSD computer Web app — go to https://teams.microsoft.com and sign in with your FVSD accou...
Google Workspace Basics for FVSD Staff
FVSD uses Google Workspace alongside Microsoft 365. This guide covers the basics of the Google tools you may use. Signing In to Google Go to https://google.com and click Sign in Enter your FVSD email address (e.g., jsmith@fvsd.ab.ca) You'll be redirected to t...
Exams on Chromebooks
This guide covers how to administer exams on Chromebooks, including exam accounts, printing, accommodations, and recording. Exam Accounts Most schools have an allocated pool of exam accounts. These accounts are locked down so students can only access Google Do...
WiFi Troubleshooting
Having trouble connecting to the school WiFi? This guide covers the most common issues and fixes. Connecting to WiFi Windows Click the WiFi icon in the taskbar (bottom-right corner) Select your school's WiFi network Click Connect Enter your credentials if prom...
How to Connect to the FVSD VPN (FortiClient)
The FVSD VPN allows you to securely access school division resources when you're working remotely. This guide walks you through installing and connecting with FortiClient. Who Needs the VPN? You only need the VPN if you're accessing FVSD network resources from...
Software: What's Available and How to Request It
This guide explains how software is managed on FVSD devices and how to request new applications. How Software Works at FVSD FVSD computers are managed centrally by IT. This means: You cannot install software yourself — your computer does not have admin/install...
PowerSchool Basics
PowerSchool is the student information system used by FVSD for managing student records, attendance, grades, and reporting. Accessing PowerSchool Go to your school's PowerSchool URL (ask your school office or IT if you don't have it) Sign in with your PowerSch...
How to Identify and Report Phishing Emails
Phishing emails are one of the biggest security threats to schools. This guide helps you recognize and report them. FVSD uses KnowBe4 for security awareness training and the Phish Alert Button in Outlook for reporting suspicious emails. If you haven't complete...
FVSD Acceptable Use Policy — Quick Reference
This is a summary of key points from FVSD's Acceptable Use Policy for technology. All staff are expected to follow these guidelines when using FVSD devices, accounts, and network resources. Key Points FVSD Devices and Accounts Are for Work Use FVSD computers, ...