FAQ & How To

How to use light switches in WMS classrooms
The attached file shows how the light switches in a Westside Middle School classroom should function (assuming they were properly programmed).
Tue, 5 Mar, 2019 at 3:35 PM
IXL Help
If you have problems signing in to IXL: - Make sure you are sign out of all Google/Gmail accounts, except for your Westside account. Being logged into more...
Thu, 7 Mar, 2019 at 3:40 PM
Lexia PowerUp
If you need a student added or a class setup -Send an email to onlinesystems@westside66.net Your email will automatically get turned into a help desk tick...
Tue, 10 Jan, 2023 at 1:33 PM
PowerSchool - How to look up a student's dean when missing from header
If you pull up a student in PowerSchool and the header row is missing information you need (Dean, Counselor, Advisor, etc..), you can still find that inform...
Fri, 8 Mar, 2024 at 12:43 PM
PowerSchool icons used by tech support
When you look up a student in PowerSchool you may see some icons across the top. These icons can help you determine if the student has a technology restrict...
Fri, 10 Apr, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Primex analog bluetooth clocks at WMS
When replacing batteries... Leave the batteries out of the clock for at least ten seconds before inserting new batteries. Follow one of the three method...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 2:13 PM
Running macOS upgrade Manually
Step 1: Open your Applications folder and Look for "Install macOS Catalina" click it ONCE and look at the information to the right side. If it say...
Thu, 16 Jul, 2020 at 3:01 PM
Search with Spotlight on Mac
Spotlight can find items on your Mac, show all kinds of information—from sources like the web, Maps, and Music—and even get conversions, calculations, and d...
Fri, 2 Oct, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Sign In w/ Adobe Spark
See attached PDF file.
Fri, 2 Oct, 2020 at 4:30 PM
SOS Allow Permissions.
When you Launch SOS For the first time you will need to allow Screen recording for us to view your screen! 1. Click Allow on "Screen Recording"...
Tue, 11 Aug, 2020 at 12:35 PM