Resources
WSHS Technology Wakelet
PWCSBackpack
PWCS Student Username and Password:
A students username is determined as follows:
First 6 Letters of the Last Name
First Initial
Middle Initial
Last 2 digits of graduation year.
Example: fieldikj99@pwcs-edu.org
Reset your @pwcs-edu.org password.
Student Accounts:
Students will log into the following accounts with their @pwcs-edu.org username.
1. Canvas: this is our district learning management system. This is where students will find all their assignments and submit all their assignments.
2. StudentVue: this is where students will view their schedule, grades and report cards.
3. Zoom: this is the video conferencing platform your student will use to meet with their teachers.
4. Microsoft Office365: Outlook Email, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Students will log into the following accounts with their @woodbridgeshs.com username:
Google Drive: Google Docs, Slide, Sheets, Forms, and Sites.
For incoming freshman your first google password is: Student#WSHS, ex 123456WSHS
Need help with a Student Account?
Contact Ms. Fielding (fieldikj@pwcs.edu)
Need Tech Help with your School Device?
Technical support is just an email or phone call away this school year!
Troubleshooting Sound for Zoom
Go to Settings > System > Sound.
Under Output (speakers) click Device Properties.
In Device properties click Additional device properties.
Click the Advanced tab.
Uncheck "Enable audio enhancements."
Click OK.
Go back to Sound.
Under Input (microphone)click Device Properties.
In Device properties click Additional device properties.
Click the Advanced tab.
Uncheck "Enable audio enhancements."
Click OK.
Beginning September 8, families can call Woodbridge High School's main line, 703-497-8000, for tech support during school hours. If the representative on the line is unable to assist, your request will be elevated to our technology support team and someone will be in touch via phone or email.
Additionally, the PWCS Help Desk is staffed Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. when schools are in session and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. when schools are not in session. Parents, students, and staff can request help with everything from password resets, device log in and assistance with Canvas and the Hub.
Phone Number: 703-791-8826
Email: pwcshelpdesk@pwcs.edu
Videos for Students:
How Student Log Into Zoom
How Students Log Into Canvas WSHS
How Students Log Into Microsoft Outlook
How Students Use StudentVue to Check Grades
How Student Access their Google Drive
Parent Accounts:
ParentVue: To view student grades.
Canvas Observer Account: to observe class resources, assignments, and communicate with your students teachers.
Directions to Create Observer Account
Directions to Create Observer Account (Spanish)
Directions to get Pairing Code
Directions to get Pairing Code (Spanish)
Videos for Parents:
Canvas for the PWCS Parent Video
Canvas para los Padres
Canvas for PWCS Parents: Setting up your Account
Canvas for PWCS Parents: Navigating Canvas
Canvas for PWCS Parents: Canvas Courses
Questions:
Please email Ms Fielding (fieldikj@pwcs.edu) our Instructional Technology Coach with any questions.
Student Device Information For 2020-2021 WSHS
Device Issues: If you have issues with your school-issued device please contact the PWCS Helpdesk at 703.791.8826 or by emailing techsupport@pwcs.edu
Student Account Issues: Please email Ms. Fielding fieldikj@pwcs.edu with any questions about the student accounts below
Account Parent/Student Guides: pwcsbackpack.com
School Computer Login
Username: .\pwcsstudent
Password: pwc$stud3nt
Password Resets
Reset your StudentVue/Canvas/Office365/Zoom @pwcs-edu.org Password: password.pwcsbackpack.com
Website Login Pages
Canvas: canvas.pwcs.edu
Office365: office365.pwcs.edu
Zoom: zoom.pwcs.edu
StudentVue: studentvue.pwcs.edu
Student Login Instructions
1. Power on the system and press Ctrl-Alt-Delete at the same time on the login/lock screen.
2. In the Username Field type: .\pwcsstudent (The period and backslash need to be there).
3. In the password field type: pwc$stud3nt
4. Press enter.
5. You will now be logged in. Please know this may take a few minutes.
6. To access your email and other Office 365 resources you can go to http://office365.pwcs.edu.
7. You will be prompted for your PWCS email address (that is the one that ends @pwcs-edu.org). Click next.
8. If prompted for account type, choose school account. Click next.
9. Then enter your PWCS password and click next. If you need to reset your password because you don't know it, please go to http://password.woodbridgeshs.com.
*For additional information on instructional resources and password reset options, visit: https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/information_technology.
Laptop/Device Checkout Agreement
1. Parent/Guardian and student will review all aspects of the Prince William County Public School's Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Systems and Network Usage, Regulation 295-1.
2. Accessing the Internet via the Student Device shall be used for instructional purposes and not for recreational or employment activities.
3. Once the Student Device is returned, data the student may have stored on the device will no longer be accessible.
4. The Student Device and accessories will be surrendered immediately upon request of the instructor or school official.
5. Parent/Guardian will reimburse Prince William County Public Schools for the cost of a replacement should the Student Device be lost, stolen, or damaged. The costs incurred will not exceed the original cost of the device and its accessories. In the case of lost, stolen, or damaged equipment, parent/student agrees to contact the school within five business days so that appropriate procedures can be put into action to ensure replacement. If a device is lost or stolen and the replacement cost creates a financial hardship, the parent/guardian must contact the student's counselor to determine a solution to this difficulty.