Mid-Year Orientation 6-12th Grade
Thank you for joining our school community!
Please look through the resources, links and videos collected below to learn more about how to communicate with your teachers and engage in learning at FLEX.
What to do on my first day (6-12th grade)
Log into Canvas (Not sure how? Watch this short video)
Click on each of my Courses
Click the attendance button and fill out the form (need to be logged into Google with your BSD login first) (See the attendance section for more on this)
Click on the modules button and either click on the Apex link or find instructions within the module to see the curriculum. (Not all secondary courses use Apex.)
Click the calendar icon (far left side of the screen) for video meeting times/links (You will also see upcoming assignments but check in with your teacher first about where to start.)
Click on the Inbox icon (far left side under the calendar) to send each of your teachers a message to introduce yourself
Important daily habits
What should I do on a school day?
Is this an A-Day or B-Day?
Log in to Canvas and fill in the Attendance form for each A or B-Day class
Continue to work on your next lesson in Apex or Canvas
Have a question or need help?
Attend the help session for that class
Message your teacher in Canvas
Set up an individual meeting with your teacher or counselor
BSD Student Account
Each BSD student has an account that, when logged in, unlocks the doors into Google tools (docs, slides, email, etc.), Canvas, Zoom or Teams, Clever and more.
The username for this account is the six digit student ID number followed by @bsd48.org
Example: 123456@bsd48.org
If your student was enrolled in a BSD school earlier this year, their password will be the same.
If your student is new to the district or has forgotten their password, you can locate the original password in ParentVue under Student Information at the very bottom. If the password was ever changed, you need to request a reset by emailing flex-support@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Canvas
Canvas is our learning management system where students can see their assignments, manage due dates on a calendar, turn in assignments, message with teachers and see graded work and feedback.
All parent/guardians with an active ParentVue account can also log into Canvas here with the same username and password. The parent/guardian account is an 'observer' account which gives access to the student's courses, student calendar and access to grades & feedback from teachers. Parents have their own inbox where they can message with any teacher associated with a course their student is enrolled in.
Videos to help get started:
*For students using iPads, please use Safari or Chrome rather than the Canvas app.
Logging in on a Chromebook or computer
Sending messages through Canvas Inbox
Video Meetings
The teachers at FLEX Online School use video meetings to check in with students around both academic and social or emotional needs.
With all students progressing through the lessons at different speeds, the meetings with teachers are not a whole-class lesson. Video meetings are mainly used for small groups and for one-on-one instructional coaching.
Middle & High School students can connect with each subject teacher during help sessions on an A/B schedule or during advisory on every B day. Students should also request individual sessions as needed with their teachers.
Apex
Apex Learning is one of the online curriculums we use. Students log in to Apex through Canvas. Learning coaches, guardians and parents are not provided a way to access Apex directly. Please take a look around alongside your student as you get familiar with the curriculum. Apex does provide a weekly detailed activity report through email you can learn about below.
Attendance
Teachers will track attendance for students every day the class is scheduled (A or B days)
In Canvas, students have a form to fill out each day that is called "Attendance"
Students must fill out the form to be counted as being present (Must be logged into student BSD Google account to access the form)
If you forget, or if you are engaging in school in the evening (since we are a FLEXible school), simply send a message to your teacher through Canvas to let them know
To report your student’s excused absence (e.g. if your student is ill and will not be engaging in schoolwork that day)
Please call the main office 503-356-3720 (wait for prompt for attendance)
If you received an automated phone call or email stating your student was absent:
Login to StudentVUE or ParentVUE to view the specific class absence
Then:
Message your teacher to check-in
Call the main office 503-356-3720 (wait for prompt for attendance), OR
Respond to the automated email
A/B Schedule
How do I know which classes I have on which days?
Find out if today is an A day or a B day, by checking this calendar: A/B Day schedule for FLEX Online School
Login to StudentVUE (or parents, go to ParentVUE) and click on Class Schedule. That will tell you the schedule for the current day, except for Advisory - see below.
(disregard the class times and period #)Your schedule will remain the same all semester, so save it or write it down in a place that you will see it each day, so you know what classes to check in for.
Remember you are welcome to complete work for classes on any day of the week. A and B days let you know when your help sessions are scheduled and when you need to check in with the attendance link/form.
What about Advisory?
Please plan to attend advisory on B days at 1:30pm. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with both your teacher and other classmates. Advisory does show up on your schedule every day, but Advisory is NOT on A-days. Attendance is taken in Advisory on B days and on Wednesdays.
Schedule for Success
With FLEX, your school schedule can be whatever best fits your family! We have seen this work beautifully for many families already! Some tips for success when planning your school schedule are listed below:
Make a schedule, adjust as necessary but try to keep it consistent. It can be easy to think “We’ll just fit it in where we can”, unfortunately this often leads to inconsistency, which makes it hard for students to stay engaged and focused.
A graphic organizer or visual schedule can be very helpful. In a classroom, the teacher manages a lot of the executive functioning and transitions from one activity to the next. Students may need your support in this.
Set clear expectations
Consider what is developmentally appropriate for your student. As adults, we may think. “Let’s just whip through these lessons”, but it is normal for children to struggle with focus. Setting a timer and scheduling movement breaks throughout the day is important. Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint.
REACH OUT. If you are struggling to find a schedule that works for you or are encountering other barriers, please reach out to your student’s teacher or school counselor. We are more than happy to help! We can work with you and share ideas that have worked for other families and students.
Who is your student's counselor?
Device or Tech Issues
Email flex-support@beaverton.k12.or.us for password reset requests
Still needing help? Contact the Student Help Desk
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Call 503-356-4656 (quickest way to get help)
Email shd@beaverton.k12.or.us
Please write your passwords down and keep it near your school/learning space.
You can see your student's original password in ParentVue under "Student Information" at the very bottom.
If your child has changed their password it will NOT update here
Zoom Tips
Watch the video above for how to sign into Zoom (do this before clicking on a meeting link)
Only have 1 Zoom window open at a time
Limit how many other internet tabs you have open while in a Zoom meeting
If your screen freezes when the teacher is sharing their screen, turn off your camera
Chromebook Troubleshooting
Join a Club
If you'd like to join any of these, please ask your teacher for the link to join.
Contact Us
Email: flex-online-school@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://flex.beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 650 NW 118th Ave, Portland, OR 97229
Phone: 503-356-3720