Technology at Joy
Welcome to the Maureen Joy Charter School Technology How-to's Page!
This page is your hub for important information about our primary ed-tech tools, technology policies, and plans, designed to support a safe and effective digital learning environment. To help families and students make the most of classroom technology, we’ve included easy-to-access guides and downloadable resources for our most commonly used tools.
Digital Classroom Platforms
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Otus is used to keep you connected to your child’s learning. It brings assignments, grades, and progress updates into one place so you can easily see how your child is doing and how we can work together to support their success.
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DeansList is a tool our school uses to track important daily information about your child, including behavior, attendance, and communication from teachers. It helps us celebrate positive choices, quickly address concerns, and keep families informed. With DeansList, you can stay updated on your child's progress beyond academics, making it easier for home and school to collaborate.
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Students can access all our resources, both at school and at home, through our Clever portal. Clever is a secure portal that provides students with one-click access to all their learning apps and resources through a single login, making it easier for them to learn both in school and at home.You can access Clever here
Assessment & Practice Tools
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i-Ready is an online program that helps teachers understand your child’s reading and math skills. It provides personalized lessons to support learning at their own pace, so your child can grow and succeed. |
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IXL is an online learning program that helps your child practice math. It provides personalized practice and instant feedback, so students can build confidence and improve at their own pace. |
Reading & Literacy
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Learning A–Z provides engaging online resources for reading. It helps your child practice skills at their own pace, supporting growth and confidence in learning. |
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Accelerated Reader helps your child grow their reading skills by encouraging them to read books at their level and take short quizzes to track understanding and progress. |