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Welcome to KHS! - Tech Overview

Welcome to KHS! 

Now that you have received your laptop, please check and ensure you have all of the items below. If any of the items are missing or non-working, it is your responsibility to let KHS Technology Staff know by coming by the Technology Helpdesk (inside the Library from the Senior Hallway)

Technology package overview

Some notes for your new device: 

  • Your laptop login information is attached to your device. Please memorize this information. You will use your current (birthdate) password to sign into your computer. 
  • You can access your Kirkwood email via www.gmail.com. Your email address is your studentnumber@kirkwoodschools.org (ex:123456@kirkwoodschools.org) 
  • You can access Rapid identity using your username (known as ldap name) and your LDAP password 

Username: 123456 Password: xxxxxxxx 

  • You can also use the Mail application on your Mac to access your email. To setup, open the Mail program, add a new Google account and sign in with the above information. 
  • Please use the icon located on the dock or visit my.kirkwoodschools.org for access to regularly used Kirkwood programs, (such as Schoology, Infinite Campus, Google Docs, etc) 
  • You can change your password via my.kirkwoodschools.org. Once logged on, click on Profiles & then Change Password. You can change this at anytime! 
  • You can access your programs (Applications) via the Launchpad (rocket ship) on your dock OR via Finder - Go - Applications. 
  • If there is a program you are looking for that is not on your device, you can likely download it via the Kiosk (aka the red “K” at the top right of your screen) and choose Install Software or stop by the Technology Desk located in the Library for help. You will never need to download a program on your own. If there is a program you need (that is 

school-related) that you don't see in the Kiosk, Red K, please speak to a KHS Technology Specialist. 

  • Each student has a Microsoft account in order to access Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. You will log in with your school email address and network password to any of these programs. Signing into one will sign you into all Microsoft accounts. 

Frequently used terms: 

  • Dock - The dock is the horizontal list of icons at the bottom of your screen. It can be repositioned to the left side or right side of your screen as well if you prefer (via System Preferences) 
  • Applications Folder - this is where all of your programs that are loaded on your computer are stored.

applications location

  • “The Red K” or “Kiosk” - the red/white “K” at the top of your desktop, close to the clock. You will use the “Install Software” option when clicking on this icon to download software that is not already available in the Applications folder

kiosk location
 

  • You can access programs or change your password via the My Kirkwood icon in your dock!

my Kirkwood icon
 

If you need any help during the summer or during stay-at-home learning, please visit the Technical Support Chat here to be connected to a Kirkwood School District Technology Specialist. If you need assistance while at KHS, you can visit the Technology Helpdesk, just inside the Library from the Senior Hallway.