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Non-MCS Staff

Terminal 5

🛬 Step 1 - Arrival Checkpoint: Get Access to Your MCS Account

Activate your MCS username and password

  1. You’ll receive an email at your personal address with your MCS username and email.

  2. Call the Help Desk at (209) 574-8600 to reset you rlogin password.

If you need any assistance with the steps on this page you can call or email the Help Desk at (209) 574-8600 or helpdesk@monet.k12.ca.us 

🔐 Step 2 - Cybersecurity Customs: Secure Your Digital Identity

Watch and follow the steps in the video to set up your MFA.

🧳 Step 3 - Launchpad Lounge: Access to Microsoft 365 and Other Apps

To access Microsoft 365, Outlook, and other key MCS tools, go to:

www.mcs4kids.com > MCS App Portal

You can also get to the MCS App Portal directly at https://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs . 
Once at the MCS App Portal you sign in with your District username (not email) and password.  Tip: Use the search bar to quickly find tools like “Office” or “PD Catalog.”

🎓 Step 4 - Professional Development Gate

Find and complete your required self-paced training module.

  1. Go to the MCS App Portal and open the PD Catalog.
    www.mcs4kids.com > MCS App Portal
    You can also get to the MCS App Portal directly at     https://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs


  2. To find the New Hire Tech Training eLearning module, simply use the Course Search tool in your Homepage. Search “New Hire” in the course catalog.

  3. Click Register, then Go to Course

  4. Complete all slides, then click “I’m Finished”

✅ Topics Covered: Passwords, Wi-Fi, Outlook Email, Device Basics, MCS App Portal, Help Desk, MS Teams Basics.

🛬 Optional Connection: PowerSchool Training

If your role requires you to use PowerSchool or PowerTeacher, your School Site Administrator can submit a request to the Help Desk to grant you access.

📚 Need training?
You can request an optional online training module to learn how to navigate PowerSchool—our Student Information System used for managing student data, attendance, and grades.

📞 Call the Help Desk at (209) 574-8600 to request login credentials.
🌐 Then head to: https://training.powerschool.com

This training is only needed if PowerSchool is part of your role.

🎒 Optional Connection: Schoology Access & Training

If your role requires access to Schoology, our district's Learning Management System (LMS), your School Site Administrator can email a request to Help Desk on your behalf.

📚 Training Resources:
Schoology is used for managing digital assignments, assessments, and communication. Explore these helpful resources to get familiar with the platform:

These resources are optional and most helpful if you support classrooms using digital learning tools.

🛫 You’re Cleared for Takeoff!

You've successfully completed your Passport to MCS Tech pre-flight checklist! Your systems are set up, your tools are packed, and you're ready to launch into the school year with confidence.

The runway is clear—let’s take off into an amazing year of teaching and learning at Modesto City Schools. Welcome aboard!

Scroll down to find:
🧳 Additional Resources to support your journey

🗼 Control Tower: Help Desk & EdTech Support

Even after takeoff, you’re never flying solo. Help Desk and the EdTech team is here to guide you when you need support or want to keep growing.

Use the slides below to learn how to contact the Help Desk and reach out to the EdTech team for support.

Additional Resources