Communication Platforms and Tools
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Gates Chili utilizes a variety of platforms and programs for the management of your student’s educational experience. Please see the summary of digital tools for families at Gates Chili.
When you have a question or concern about digital tools or other topics, please use the following GC Inquiries Flowchart to find the right person to help you.
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SchoolTool Parent Portal
The SchoolTool Parent Portal is a login-protected space that collects useful tools and information for Gates Chili families including your student’s grades, attendance, and schedule.
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Schoology
Schoology is Gates Chili’s learning management system that provides course management, mobile learning, and supports system-wide communication. Families can view their student’s assignments and message teachers, if needed.
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ClassLink
ClassLink is Gates Chili’s single sign-on software. It connects many district software and cloud accounts to one interface, which also stores usernames and passwords, so students and staff only login once. Many apps and utilities are available through ClassLink, including links to IT support and more.
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Safe School Helpline
The Safe School Helpline is a convenient, confidential way for anyone to report information about situations that may affect safety. There are several ways to report unsafe situations or behavior:
- Call 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
- Text TIPS to 66746
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District and school websites
District and school websites are public websites where families can find information on student learning, news and updates, upcoming events and more.
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Blackboard Connect (robocalls and text messages)
The Gates Chili Central School District and its schools use Blackboard Connect to call, text and email families about important news and updates, as well as unexplained absences. Families can update contact information or opt back into text messages at this link.
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MasterLibrary
MasterLibrary is the online software the district uses to issue tech help and other work orders. It can be accessed through ClassLink.
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MySchoolApps and MySchoolBucks
MySchoolApps is an easy and secure way to complete the Income Eligibility Form for your household. This form is tied to important student benefits such as tuition and fee waivers and state funding. MySchoolBucks is an easy, safe way to pay for your student’s meals, trips, events, and more.