For Students
View the steps for logging into your Focus SIS account.
See more details about each of the pages with your Focus portal.
Lesson Overview
Learn about downloading and accessing the BISD Focus App
View the steps for logging into your Focus SIS account.
See more details about each of the pages with your Focus portal.
Lesson Overview
Learn about downloading and accessing the BISD Focus App
Learn how to check your BISD email in Outlook
How do I log into Focus?
STEP 1:
Go to your BISD portal (my.birdvilleschools.net), then search for and select the Focus SIS App �OR to the URL below.
STEP 2:
Once the site opens, click on the grey SSO Key/ “Sign in with Birdville” button
STEP 3:
Sign into your Microsoft account by using your student email account
BISD Email EXAMPLE: jgsmith000@birdvilleschools.net
1st letter first name + 1st letter middle name �(if exists) + 1st 5 letters of last name + 3 digits�+@birdvilleschools.net
ex. John G Smith = jgsmith000
STEP 4:
Lastly, sign into your Birdville account using your BISD credentials. Then, click the Sign In Button.
BISD USERNAME EXAMPLE: jgsmith000
1st letter first name + 1st letter middle name (if exists) + 1st 5 letters of last name + 3 digits
ex. John G Smith = jgsmith000
Schedule & Gradebook
Click on the grade for each class for a more detailed report of your grade in each class.
BISD LOGO = Home Button
Click this button to return to the main portal menu page
Portal Overview
Focus Help Button
Click here to access student and parent help articles.
Select a different language
Portal Overview
Portal Overview
Alerts
Notifications from your teacher, school, and/or Focus
Navigation Menu
Click any of these topics to see more detailed information
Portal Overview
Navigation Menu
My Information
Preferences
Class Schedule
Grades
Calendar
You can add events to your calendar to help with organizing your assignments, due dates, and events.
The BISD Focus App
App Overview
Add a main point
Students should receive Digital Citizenship instruction and reminders for appropriate communication standards when using birdvilleschools.net email. Inappropriate communication through the birdvilleschools.net email system can lead to suspension of email accounts.
Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
Digital Etiquette Video
Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
Log into your �BISD Portal at my.birdvilleschools.net.
Search for and select the WEBMAIL app
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BISD Email EXAMPLE:
Username ex. John G Smith = jgsmith000
1st letter first name + 1st letter middle name �(if exists) + 1st 5 letters of last name + 3 digits�+@birdvilleschools.net
jgsmith000@birdvilleschools.net
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Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
The first time the student signs in, please select the language and time zone.
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Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
Once the email is opened, the student may see focus emails from teachers as well as notification emails from Canvas. The student may receive a notification when the teacher has added something to the learning platform.
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Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
To send an email to your teacher, click the “New Mail” button
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Accessing Your
Outlook Webmail
If a student is unable to see emails from their teacher and/or emails from the learning platform, please turn in a BISD Technology Help request by clicking on the icon in the Portal. Please include the student’s name, school, grade, and username in the email.