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Parent & Student Support
Below you will find some frequently asked questions that may help with technology issues you may be having. If after reading these FAQs you are still experiencing issues please request limited chat assistance using the chat window in the bottom right corner of this page. Students or Parents who do not have online connectivity at home may contact us via our over the phone helpdesk at (252) 830-4222.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide remote password resets for Gmail/Powerschool/NCedCloud/Clever through Chat or Phone Support. These requests need to be directed toward the students' teacher for verification.
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Q: How do I connect a Chromebook to our wireless network at home?
A: Google's Guide on How to Connect to Wifi On a Chromebook.
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Q: We received a Wireless Hotspot from our school. How do we connect to it?
A: For Kajeet/Orbic Hotspots Please refer to our reference image HERE and our guide located HERE.
Please Note: Our Kajeet and Orbic Hotspots use the Verizon wireless network. If you do not receive Verizon cellular service where you live this hotspot will not be effective for you.
For Mifi 7000 Hotspots please refer to our guide here HERE.
Please Note: Our Mifi 7000 Hotspots use the US Cellular wireless network. If you do not receive US Cellular cellular service where you live this hotspot will not be effective for you.
For Coolpad Surf Hotspots please refer to the our guide HERE.
Please Note: Our CoolPad Surf Hotspots use the Sprint Wireless network. If you do not receive Sprint cellular service where you live this hotspot will not be effective for you. SSID and Password information for this device is found on the back of the battery cover which will need to be removed to locate this information.
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Q: I have a personal device I would like to use at school. How do I connect it to the wireless network?
A: Students may connect personal devices to the BYOD-Students wireless network. For help connecting a device please see our guide HERE.
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Q: I am unable to browse to certain sites or content on some sites/apps are not appearing correctly, what can I do?
A: Make sure you are logged into zScaler; our Internet Web Filter. Students using iPads can use the zscaler-web application located on the device to be prompted to login (followed by a request to login into their gMail). Students with Chromebooks should not get a prompt for zScaler as this login is tied to the initial login made on the device.
Students who are prompted to login to zScaler will need to use their full PCS email address and password to login. Once logged in please retry the website or application you were having issues with and see if the issue still persists.
If you have an iPad and are receiving errors or are not being prompted to login to zScaler please follow our iPad Guide located HERE.
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Q: What is Zscaler?
A: Zscaler is our Internet Web Filter which protects students from obscene or harmful content over the Internet. Pitt County Schools devices are all configured to use the Zscaler service even when taken home or used on any non-PCS network.
Students may get a Zscaler login page when trying to access certain websites. Students will need to login to Zscaler with their email address and network password to proceed. This feature cannot be disabled and is required by Federal Law. If you are being blocked from a website you believe should be allowed, please contact your teacher to request a site be unblocked.
The login screen appears as this:
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Q: My school assigned Chromebook is saying that my browser is no longer supported and will not let me login to sites. What can I do?
A: Your chromebook probably has a pending update that will upgrade it to a version that is compatible. Please follow the guide HERE to upgrade your Chromebook.
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Q: My school assigned iPad is missing applications or several applications are not working correctly. What can I do?
A: Please verify that your school iPad is on the most up-to-date IOS. This can be verified by going to: Settings > General > Software Update. If your device finds an update please download and install it. (Please Note: iPads have to be charged over 50% for it to be able to install updates over battery power)
If your device is already on the most up-to-date version of IOS or updating the IOS did not fix your issue, then you can also reset the device to factory settings and have the iPad redownload its applications. A factory reset can be completed by going to: Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Content and Settings.
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Q: Who are some possible internet service providers I can contact if I need internet at home?
- Altice USA/Suddenlink: Suddenlink is offering free high-speed broadband service to help students who have to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. To households with a K-12 or college student, the company is offering its Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days. The service is available to any new customer household within its service area. Please call 1-888-633-0030 to sign up for service.
- Spectrum: To enroll your household with a similar Spectrum offer call 1-844-488-8395. It is important to note, customers who sign up for the free service will automatically be billed for using internet access after the first 60 days unless they call Spectrum to cancel the service. Home must be within Spectrum service area to receive service.
- Centurylink: Centurylink is not currently offering free or discounted internet during this time. Potential customers can call 1-866-541-3322 for pricing
- 1Million Project via Sprint (9-12 grade students only):This is limited to a first come, first serve basis. If interested please reach out to one of the following contacts based on which High School you attend:
- Ayden-Gifton HS: Cathy Smith
- DH Conley HS: Lisa Smith
- Farmville Central HS: Leslie Heath
- JH Rose HS: Amanda McDaniel
- North Pitt HS: Nickie Clark
- South Central HS: Shelia Massie
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Q: What do I do if I am having internet issues at home?
A: Pitt County Schools devices should support any home wireless connection. If you are having issues connecting to your home network or the Internet, we recommend speaking with your parents so they may contact your Internet Service Provider for support.
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Q: How can I use Microsoft Office at home?
A: All Pitt County Schools students are designated an Office365 web license. Students can login and use all of the Office365 products online by logging into Office.com with their PCS email address. Students will need to create a new password when logging in as their password does not sync from Gmail.
If a student needs to download the full Microsoft Office Suite directly to a personal device, the student will need to reach out to their teacher to receive approval.
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Q: How do I check my Student email on a personal device?
A: Student email can be accessed from any device by going to http://gmail.com and logging in with your student email address and password.
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Q: How do I log into NCedcloud and access Clever?
A: To receive login information please contact the students teacher. Clever can be accessed by clicking the red plate after logging into NCedcloud. A short video demonstration can be viewed HERE.
If students would like to receive notifications from Clever they can configure their account to provide notifications by following the directions found HERE.
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Q: Can parents see what is being shared in Clever?
A: Parents can create a Canvas observer account that will allow them to see assignment dues dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.
Parents who would like to create an observer account can do so by following the directions HERE.
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Q: Where can I reset my NCedcloud Account or get help with accessing my work through Clever?
Please use the link HERE to reset your NCedcloud Account. For issues accessing online digital content please contact your teacher directly for help.