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🛬 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, Employee Self-Service.

🛫 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!

🗼 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.

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