College/Career Exploration
Our schools are happy to announce the availability of CaliforniaColleges.edu for your College & Career Exploration. This platform provides the tools to match your interests and skills to college and career opportunities. You can take career assessments and use search tools to develop college, major, and career lists, and complete lessons on all things college, career, and financial aid! You can also launch Cal State Apply, CCCApply, and your FAFSA/CADAA application right from your account! It's a one-stop-shop for planning your future! Click here for more information!
But first, you'll need to register!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- School District: Westside Elementary (for Yosemite Valley Charter school) OR Alta Vista Elementary (for Monarch River Academy
- Your Local Student ID number. Look for it on your ID card or in your school’s student portal where you check your grades. Ask your IST if you can't find it.
- Your date of birth.
- Your first and last name as they show on your school records.
- Your school email address. Use your @yosemitevalleycharter.
org email - Your grade level.
Once you’ve got everything ready, here’s what you do.
- Go to CaliforniaColleges.edu. Click the Sign In link in the top-right corner.
- Click Register below the Sign In section.
- Select student. Enter your school district and school. Click Next.
- Enter the required information. Click Next.
- Enter your SCHOOL email or username.
- Sign Up with Google using your SCHOOL email.
- Create a secure password. Passwords are case-sensitive.
- It must be at least 9 characters.
- It can’t include your name or email.
- It can’t be a word found in the dictionary
Congrats! You’re signed in to your CaliforniaColleges.edu account. On the homepage, scroll down to see Your Activities. Click on any of the blue bubbles to get started!
Tech Support FAQs
What do I need to turn in to start my Technology request?
Once your technology request has been submitted, you should receive a confirmation email. You will receive an update email when your order is ready to be shipped out.
When will my Technology request be processed?
Once your Technology request has been submitted, you should receive a confirmation email. We are experiencing significant delays from our suppliers because of the Covid-19 Global Pandemic. Thank you for your patience as we are shipping orders as soon as we can. You will receive an update email when your order is ready to be shipped out.
My child can’t log in to their school-issued computer.
If you are having trouble logging into your device, please make sure the device is connected to the internet. If you continue to have issues, you can request your login information by submitting a ticket to help@centralvcs.org. Please include the first and last name of your student and the district ID if possible.
I received part of my Technology order. Where are the other item(s)?
All technology is shipped individually and each item will be fulfilled as soon as possible.
I received my tech and it was broken. What should I do?
If the device is delivered physically damaged or will not properly turn on, please submit a ticket to help@centralvcs.org. Please include the first and last name of your student and the district ID if possible so we can assist with troubleshooting or possibly swapping your device out.
Can I install my apps?
School computers are to be used as tools for accessing curriculums and facilitating student learning. Any unrelated applications, such as games, are NOT to be installed on school computers, per the Parent-Student Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy agreement. Failure to comply may affect the performance and expose student computers to security breaches (malware, viruses, spyware).
Can I get the Admin password?
No. The Admin password is solely used by the Tech Department to maintain a safe computing environment for all of our students.
Can I add my own password?
Please do not change the default password of your student account.
Does the computer come with Microsoft Office?
Write content to answer to common questions your customers may have about your products, shipping policies..Yes. All school computers ship with Microsoft Office preinstalled.
Where can I order ink?
Ink orders are placed on the Ordering System as a product.
I’m withdrawing. What should I do with the Technology I received?
If you are withdrawing, there are several convenient options available to return your technology.
1. You may bring all outstanding tech to the Fresno Lending Library at 3610 E. Ashlan Ave, Fresno CA, 93726.
2. You may bring all outstanding tech to any Park Day event
Lending Library Park Day: drop off locations and procedure
3. You may coordinate with your IST to give them the outstanding tech.
4. We can provide you with a prepaid UPS or USPS shipping label and you can securely package your device(s) and drop them off at any nearby UPS or USPS location at your earliest convenience. Please submit a ticket to help@centralvcs.org with the first and last name of your student and the district ID if possible
If my computer breaks, can I get a new one?
Yes, all technology devices purchased with the use of Planning Amounts can be returned. Students requesting to return product due to damages must ship the damaged item to the Tech Department before a replacement can be provided. The Tech Department will evaluate the severity of the damages and determine the best course of action thereafter. If damages are beyond normal wear and tear, applicable charges may be applied. A return shipping label will be provided to you at no additional cost if you are located within the state of California.
To return an item for any reason, please:
1. Contact our helpdesk:
- Email: help@yosemitevalleycharter.org
- Call: (909) 830-1200 Ext. 1056
2. Please include and/or have ready:
- Your reason for the return
- Your student’s name
- School Asset Tag number or Ordering System (EOS) order number
- Your mailing address
- Current phone number
Can I request more than one computer for my child?
No. Each student is allowed to have one school computer.
