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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 are new to Williamsburg and don't have a login 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.

*If your student is enrolled with us through a California partner school or district, the partner will provide their own benchmark assessments. Please plan to complete theirs instead.

LAU Student and Parent completing orientation
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Order Books & Materials

Did you register for our Full-Time Student Package? If so, we’ll take care of this step for you! All required books and class supplies will be shipped directly to your door. 

If not, parents are responsible for ordering books. Book lists are available in SIS—just log in, select your student’s name, and click “Classes” to view them.

Use the ISBN numbers listed to purchase from a retailer of your choice. Book lists are published in SIS on June 15 each year.

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Ensure Your Student Has a Computer

All students need access to a dependable, personal computer.

If your student is registered for our full-time package, we’ll ship a loaned student Chromebook directly to your home! If you haven’t already, just submit a request below to let us know you need one, and we’ll handle the rest.

Request a Computer

Williamsburg School Supplies
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Do a Tech Check

In addition to a computer with a webcam and microphone, your student needs reliable high-speed internet and essential software like Google’s productivity suite and Zoom. View our Tech Check page to confirm they have everything they need to succeed at Williamsburg.

VIEW TECH CHECK INFO

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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!