Instructional Access Form for Students
School: Miller Grove HS
Teacher: Dr. Monica Ford-Little
Listed below are the main instructional platforms that will be used for Virtual Learning. The information provided will assist with access credentials.
The main platforms for Virtual Learning will be VERGE and Microsoft Teams. Verge & Microsoft Teams will be used for daily communication of learning assignments and teacher/student feedback. Microsoft Teams will be used for LIVE learning sessions.
Instructional Access Form for Students |
School: Miller Grove HS Teacher: Dr. Monica Ford-Little |
Listed below are the main instructional platforms that will be used for Virtual Learning. The information provided will assist with access credentials.
The main platforms for Virtual Learning will be VERGE and Microsoft Teams. VERGE and Microsoft Teams will be used for daily communication of learning assignments and teacher/student feedback. Microsoft Teams will be used for LIVE learning sessions.
Virtual Learning Technical Support Request Link - DCSD Technical Support Help Desk 678-676-1188
Note: For instructional resources not available through Launchpad, technical support will be available through the local school or vendor. |
Example: Platform: USAtestprep Link: DCSD Launchpad Access Credentials: Email classroom teacher
Example: Platform: Microsoft Teams Link: DCSD Launchpad - (Verge - Econ Course) Access Credentials: Check school email to access.
| Example: Platform: Illuminate Link: DCSD Launchpad Access Credentials: Email classroom teacher
Platform: Flip Grid Link: DCSD Launchpad - (Verge - Econ Course) Access Credentials: Check Microsoft Teams/Verge/Email Teacher for access. |
How do I log into Launchpad from a Personal Device to Access Verge, Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams?
Method 1 ( Personal Device):
Go to the following URL: students.dekalbschoolsga.org
Click on the words Login with Active Directory
Username is your DCSD issued student number
Password (Grades 6 – 12): Students in grade 6 – 12 must log into a DCSD student computer to set their password. The default password is dekalb00. The student will be prompted to change password which will take about 15 minutes to communicate to the appropriate systems.
Click Sign IN
The LAUNCHPAD portal screen should appear.
Locate and Click on the VERGE icon
Method 2 (Personal Device):
1. Go to the dekalbschoolsga.org website
2. Scroll down the home to locate the LAUNCHPAD ICON
3. Click on the icon and you are now logged in to access resources
4. Locate and Click on the VERGE Icon
Method 3 (Chromebook - School Issued Device):
1. Locate LAUNCHPAD Icon on your Desktop
2. Click on the Icon and you are now logged in to access resources
3. Locate and Click on the Verge Icon