G-Suite at WSCS
Google Classroom is a web-based learning environment. When logged into Google Classroom, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers. Google Classroom offers a digital safe space for students to view class announcements, access posted course content, view posted assignments, and turn in completed work.
Only authorized Winston Salem Christian School users (students, teachers, and other designated staff members) can have access to a Winston Salem Christian Google Classroom. Google users outside the Winston Salem Christian network are not granted permission to any Winston Salem Christian Classrooms.
Google classroom is a great connection tool for both students and parents!
Getting Started-
Lower School
Every lower school student will be able to log in to their G-Suite account using the account created on their behalf. They will use an account set up using an email address that has been created, however Lower School students do not have access to email until they move to Upper School.
To login for the first time, students will need to go to classroom.google.com and click the login button in the top right corner. Please email Mr. Branscome at nbranscome@wschristian.com to request your student’s Username and Password.
The Google username provided to your student will become their email address once they reach upper school.
Once you log in you should see your class added to your Account and will only need to click “join” to join the class.
Getting Started-
Upper School
Every upper school student will be able to log in to their G-Suite account using their existing Office 365 email address, or the new one created for you as a new student.
If you used Google Classroom last year, you will have a new login for Google Classroom this year.
If you used a personal Google Account last year you will use a new Google account using your Wschristian.com email this year.
if you used your wschristian.com email address to create a Google account last year, you will need to transfer your account to our server. There will be an email in your Office account asking your permission to do this. Simply click accept and the transfer is made.
Login by going to classroom.google.com and clicking the login button in the top right corner. Please email Mr. Branscome at nbranscome@wschristian.com for login credentials.
Once you successfully log in following the directions below, you should see your classes listed. Be sure to click “join” to join all your classes.
Google Classroom Training Videos
Logging in for the first time
Please watch this video to see step by step directions on how to log in for the first time as well as joining a Google Meet session
Google Classroom Training for Students
Be sure to watch this video for the basics on how to use Google Classroom for students!
How to use Google Classroom for Parents
Please watch this video for some tips and tricks on using Google Classroom as a Parent!
G-Suite Parent Summaries
A great feature of Google Classroom is Parent Summaries. This will allow you to see the work your student is doing in Google Classroom. We will be using the email addresses listed for parents in the Family Portal so please be sure the information is updated.
If you would like to receive parent summaries, please email your child’s teachers and request to be added. We will not be automatically adding parents to this feature unless requested.
Please remember that all this data is being manually updated by teachers. Please be patient as we work to get all information updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Help! I can’t log in!
Please direct Google log in and Office 365 login help to Mr. Branscome at nbranscome@wschristian.com
I’m not seeing all my classes
Please email your teacher and ask them to add you to the class. You can also add the class by having teachers send you the unique code for their class.
I get an error when joining my Google Meet saying I can’t start the meeting!
This is normal! It just means you tried to join before your teacher! Keep refreshing and when your teacher starts the meeting you will be able to join!
When Do I Join a Google Meet?
You only join your Google Meet Session during the times you would physically meet with your class. Be sure to consult your schedule so you can see the time and dates you should join.