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STUDENT EMAIL

How to properly use your student email account

Modified August 2017

for Liberty Public Schools

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Why do you have a school email account?

It is absolutely necessary to know how to use and maintain a professional email account in today’s world.

Email is a vital communication tool in today’s world

Email can be a great tool for…

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Communicating with your teachers…

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In this example, a student emails a teacher about a difficult homework problem. Take a quick look at the subject line; you will notice that information is provided as to the reason for the email. Now quickly scan the email. We want you to notice that the entire email is written in proper English; there are no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar. A professional email account is different than instant messenger, chat rooms, and text messaging! The abbreviations and shorthand commonly used in those forms of communication should not be used in a professional setting like school!

The last thing we want you to notice is the tone of the email. This email is a politely written request to meet in person for help with a homework problem. Your teachers are professionals and should be treated with respect!

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Communicating with other students…

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Communicating with� outside professionals…

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Communicating with colleges…

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Turn It In

Students that are taking classes in which they will type papers might be required to use “Turn It In”

“Turn It In” helps teachers determine if a student’s work is original or borrowed from someone else, whether it is intentional or unintentional.

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Email Accounts: Personal vs. School

Personal Accounts

Hotmail, Yahoo!, etc.
NOT accessible from school computers
Teachers will not email personal accounts!

School Account

Accessible anywhere, anytime
School-related use only
Should look professional
Teachers will use for communication!

Okay, now that you’ve seen some of the uses of your school email account, it’s time to talk about some of the differences between a personal email account and a student email account. Some of the larger differences are listed on the screen right now.

Personal email accounts are typically those that are hosted by gmail, hotmail, yahoo, and other email servers. For numerous reasons, these accounts have been blocked by filters in our school district. This means you shouldn’t rely on a personal email account for important, school-related communication needed during the school day! We value the time you spend at school each day, and we want you to use your time wisely…this means that you should be using your school email account during the school day and only for school-related purposes!

Your school account is accessible anytime, anywhere. One more time…remember that your school email account is only for school-related purposes!

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When using your student account…

The following slides contain suggestions from your teachers concerning appropriate email procedures.

These suggestions were compiled at the end of last year. They are based on things that faculty and staff noticed on a daily basis when receiving emails from students.

It is strongly encouraged that students correct bad habits now, because breaking the rules of email “netiquette” could cost you a job or scholarship later on!

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When using your student account…

DO

Use rules of proper written English

Grammar and punctuation
Capitalization and sentence structure

Spell check your email first!

DO NOT

Type like you are sending a text message or an instant message

Correct example:

Can I please meet with you before class?

Incorrect example:

can I plz meet w/ u b4 class

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When using your student account…

DO

Use rules of proper written English

Grammar and punctuation
Capitalization and sentence structure

Spell check your email first!

DO NOT

Type like you are sending a text message or an instant message

Correct example:

Can I please meet with you before class?

Incorrect example:

can I plz meet w/ u b4 class

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When using your student account…

DO

Use email as a method for contacting your teacher when face-to-face contact is not an option

DO NOT

Email your teacher from across the room or use email as a way of avoiding face-to-face conversation!

se your email for school-related purposes

DO NOT

Send forwards to your teachers

Use your school email to register at websites

Email your teachers for casual conversation

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When using your student account…

DO

Use email as a method for contacting your teacher when face-to-face contact is not an option

DO NOT

Email your teacher from across the room or use email as a way of avoiding face-to-face conversation!

DO

Use your email for school-related purposes

DO NOT

Send forwards to your teachers
Use your school email to register at websites
Email your teachers for casual conversation

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Social Networking

DO NOT use your school email account to register for social networking sites like Facebook or other non school related sites.

Emails from Facebook and other social networks are currently blocked by our filter.

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When using your student account…

DO

Be polite!

DO NOT

Use threatening tones toward anyone
Overuse exclamation points
Write in all capital letters (shouting)

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What’s wrong with this email?

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Inappropriate Greeting!

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Poor Punctuation!

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Run-on Sentence

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Text Messaging Abbreviations

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Avoid Inappropriate Signature Lines

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Access Methods

Chrome Browser Users

Logon to the Chrome browser with your username (full email address) and password
Click on the Apps icon and then the Gmail icon

How to Log On If not using a Chromebook or Chrome Browser

From a browser go to http://gmail.com
Email (example: jdoe@lps53.org)
District password (example: Lps110101)

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Your email address

Student’s email address will be the following:

username@lps53.org

Example: jdoe5785@lps53.org

Your username and password are the same as what you use to log on to any school computer

FYI: Faculty emails are usernmae@lps53.org and usually in the format of first.last@lps53.org

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What you need to know…

Emails you send and receive are NOT private!

NO e-mail accounts on the Google system are private.
E-mail is subject to review by Google personnel AND your school, district or organization.

Content of all e-mail must abide by all school guidelines and policies.

Consequences of inappropriate use of student email may include, but are not limited to; loss of computer privileges, alternative assignments, detention, ISS, and OSS.

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What you need to know…

Emails you send and receive are NOT private!

NO e-mail accounts on the Google system are private.
E-mail is subject to review by Google personnel AND your school, district or organization.

Content of all e-mail must abide by all school guidelines and policies.

Consequences of inappropriate use of student email may include, but are not limited to; loss of computer privileges, alternative assignments, detention, ISS, and OSS.

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What you need to know…

Emails you send and receive are NOT private!

NO e-mail accounts on the Google system are private.
E-mail is subject to review by Google personnel AND your school, district or organization.

Content of all e-mail must abide by all school guidelines and policies.

Consequences of inappropriate use of student email may include, but are not limited to; loss of computer privileges, alternative assignments, detention, ISS, and OSS.