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How to Prepare for School

Complete These Steps to Make Sure Your Student is Ready

Parent and Student Checking Work

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Create Your Student’s SIS Login—Then Add Their Profile Photo

Your child needs an SIS username and password to access their online courses in Canvas, including orientation. If they don't have login info yet, click "View Login Instructions" below.

Once their login is set up, you’ll need to upload their profile photo in SIS. Just go to "My Students" in your parent account and add a headshot-style photo for their school ID.

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Complete Orientation & Benchmark Assessments

At Williamsburg, all students must complete orientation before the first day of school, which includes a series of short, pre-start assignments and benchmark assessments.

Orientation and benchmarks will be available in Canvas starting August 1. Please have your student log into Canvas, locate the Williamsburg Academy Hub course, and follow the instructions posted there.

Is your student enrolling late? If your student joins Williamsburg after the start of the semester, please have them complete orientation and benchmarks right away. If you need any help, reach out to our Customer Support Team.

Orientation for Parents: We recommend watching our on-demand orientation videoscreated just for you! These videos include tips and key information to help your family have a smooth start to the school year. You can access these videos on our website anytime.

LAU Student and Parent completing orientation
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Order Books & Materials

Parents are responsible for ordering all required student books and materials each semester. To find your student's book lists, log in to SIS, click on your student's name, then click on Classes. Use the ISBN numbers listed to purchase from a retailer of your choice. Book lists are published in SIS on June 15 each year.

Williamsburg student with stack of books
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Do a Tech Check

Review this page to make sure your student has all the technology (including hardware and software) they’ll need to succeed at Williamsburg Academy. Also includes tech tips for students and parents.

VIEW TECH CHECK INFO

Williamsburg student with her supplies
 

Need Help?

For any questions as you prepare for the first day of class, please contact our Customer Support Team. You can call or chat with us during business hours, or send us an email!