Welcome to eLearning at Bishop Chatard
Bishop Chatard prepares students for success in the 21st Century by introducing eLearning into all aspects of the high school experience. Applications that open avenues for learning are introduced in classes and offered to students for use.
View BCHS Technology Responsible Use Policy
Bishop Chatard uses Apple products in academics: students have iPads, and teachers have Apple devices. Apple iWorks (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote) is our primary productivity suite. We also use Google Suite and Microsoft Office 365. Students use their iPads as their main learning tool, both in classrooms and at home.
We use many online tools to support learning. Here are a few of our most important academic systems:
E-Learning At BCHS
Bishop Chatard High School could potentially utilize the option of eLearning for missed school days, such as snow days. In the event that this would occur, the school building will be closed.
Updated January 2023
- Students will utilize Canvas for class instructional material. Students are expected to check every course in Canvas by 10:00 a.m., complete an attendance form for each class, and work through the course material at their own pace.
- Each teacher will post the attendance form via a Google form or Canvas Quiz on their Canvas page. Failure to complete the attendance form by 10:00 a.m. will result in a student being marked unexcused for that particular class and work submitted may not receive credit.
- Students are required to complete and submit all coursework as defined by the teacher.
- Student work will be graded and recorded in Powerschool. Work is due at the date/time defined by the teacher.
- All teachers will be available for questions between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. via email or Canvas discussion board. Teachers will respond to student questions within one hour.
PowerSchool
PowerSchool stores all of our student information: family information, grades, and transcripts. Students and parents have access to PowerSchool as their source for up-to-date information on student performance.
Canvas
Canvas is our learning management system. Students manage their courses, assignments, and teacher interactions in Canvas. Canvas is the foundation of the learning environment for students at Bishop Chatard.
Collaborative Learning Center, Library Research Database
All students have access to an online library database through the Marion Count Internet Library as a great reference and research resource. BCHS students can also access an electronic card catalog and make hold requests of BCHS library books through the ‘DestinyQuest’ app on their iPads. e-Books can be read via their Follett’s Reader app.Visit the Online Library Database
Collaborative Learning Center FAQs
MobileServe Service Hour Reporting App
All service hours are reported online via our MobileServe app. Students can use the app via iPad or cell phone to record hours at the location of the service. Students can also access announcements of service opportunities and a calendar for upcoming events in MobileServe.
Scoir College & Careers Software
Scoir streamlines the process of requesting, processing, sending and tracking the electronic delivery of all college application-related documents. More importantly, it’s very helpful for students and parents during the college search and selection process.
Digital Learning Tools
Our teachers use a variety of online tools to support their instruction. These tools are Web-based, so that students can access them from anywhere. This helps students spend extra time on learning at home or on the road. Our toolkit includes Padlet, ALEKS for math, Khan Academy, Duolingo, Kahoot!, CK12, IXL.com and Albert Academy. We select learning tools that are engaging, fun, and augment our students’ classroom experience effectively.
My Meal Time
BCHS uses MyMealTime.com for our families’ convenience in the payment of lunches. It is not required. BCHS sets up an account and personal PIN number for each student. Money can be added to a student’s account online, as well as viewing account history and balance remaining. Applications for Free-Reduced Lunch benefits can also be made through MyMealTime.com.
FACTS
Online Tuition/Payment Management, Financial Aid Application
All families are asked to create a FACTS account which can be used for tuition payment and for incidental expense payment throughout the year, if desired. FACTS is also used to apply for financial aid.
SchoolMessenger
School Messenger is the phone and text messaging system BCHS uses to contact parents for urgent announcements, such as school closings due to weather. Phone numbers in PowerSchool are used to send these messages.
SafeArrival Absence Reporting
SafeArrival, a part of School Messenger, is used to report student absences during the school year. Parents can report absences via a phone number, website or app.
Directory Spot
This app displays the current BCHS student directory. It includes names, phones and addresses of students and parent/guardian phones. Questions? Contact Chelsea Everhart, ceverhart@bishopchatard.org
Parchment - eTranscript Exchange
For current students and BCHS alumni graduating in 2007 or later: Electronic transcripts can be requested and sent via Parchment. Contact your guidance counselor for specific instructions. Alumni graduating in 2006 or earlier: use this form to request a transcript.
Trojan Tech Counter
Make the friendly BCHS Trojan Tech Counter in the school cafeteria your first stop! Our technology staff mans the Tech Counter on weekdays while school is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Student Assistance: Stop by the Tech Counter with your questions as follows:
- Before school from 7:30 – 8:05 a.m.
- During school seminar through the end of lunch
- After school 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
- Otherwise, we will meet students needing assistance outside your room during school hours
Teachers/Staff
- Email gethelp@bishopchatard.org for assistance
- We can setup a time or stop by the above mentioned times.
You can call the counter at 317-251-1451, Ext. 1882
Email gethelp
Meet the Technology Staff
Other Technology Help Contacts
FACTS Financial Aid Application/Tuition Payment
Emily Brown
ebrown@bishopchatard.org
317-251-1451, Ext. 2238
FAQs
Emily Brown
ebrown
317-251-1451, Ext. 2238
FAQs
Students: Having trouble getting emails? Check this:
On iOS 13.7: Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Gmail>Reset Password
On iOS 14.0: Got to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Gmail > Reset Password
On iOS 13.7: Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Gmail>Reset Password
On iOS 14.0: Got to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Gmail > Reset Password
Students: Having a problem with your Apple ID and not their email? You need to see
the Tech Counter or to Email GetHelp@bishopchatard.org.
- iPad and Tech Questions for Parents (pdf)
- Frozen iPad? Directions on how to reset
- Top 3 iPad Troubleshooting Tips
- Using Sketchnotes
- How to format an essay in Google Docs
- How to cite sources in MLA
- How to submit Google Docs to Canvas
- How to submit PDFs to Canvas
- How to submit a discussion post to Canvas
- How to submit screenshots/pictures to Canvas
- How to submit a text box assignment to Canvas
- How to submit iMovies to Canvas