Welcome to Insight Minnesota!
We're happy you attend Insight School of Minnesota! Please read this page carefully as it contains important information on how to be a successful new student!
Steps to get started
During your first week at ISMN, it is important to utilize the resources provided to learn more about our online system and school policies. Make sure you complete the following items within your first week here at Insight:
- Login to K12 - online school
- Complete Strong Start
- Complete the new student orientation
- Access your Star 360/Renaissance account
- Complete the Online Learning Course
- Attend Live Orientation Session
- Complete a Connection Call with your HR Teacher/Community Engagement Specialist
Login to K12 - online school
Complete Strong Start
Complete the new student orientation
Access your Star 360/Renaissance account
Complete the Online Learning Course
Attend Live Orientation Session
Complete a Connection Call with your HR Teacher/Community Engagement Specialist
Quick Links
Other Important Information
Class Connects
Students are required to attend their live class connect sessions. Each class will have at least one live session each week. Classes will meet at the same time each week during the quarter/semester. If a student has an excused absence (more information on this below), and misses a class connect session, they are responsible for contacting the teacher of the class(es) they missed prior to the absence. The student is then responsible for watching the recording of the missed session(s) within 24 hours to keep up with the content of the class.
A students' daily list of live classes will show under "My Schedule" tab in the student account, and under "Events". This is where students will learn live from their teachers.
A students' daily list of live classes will show under "My Schedule" tab in the student account, and under "Events". This is where students will learn live from their teachers.
Updating your Time Zone
To ensure your Class Connect sessions are displaying the correct time, make sure your time zone is set to the proper setting. You will need to enter a class to change this setting. Once you have entered a class, follow the steps below to update your time zone settings.
You want to click on "Chicago" to get in the Central Time Zone (CTZ) Click HERE for a short video walking you through these steps.
Installing Microsoft Office
Every student will need Microsoft Office to complete written assignments and projects.
If your personal computer does not already have this program, you may install it from your Microsoft 365 account. If you received a computer from K12, you should already have the programs installed on your school computer.
Steps to Downloading Mircosoft Office for Free:
- Open your school email account
- Click on the "Office 365" logo at the top left of the screen
- A new tab will open up
- Click on "Install Office 2016" on the right side
Assignments
Assignments are broken into categories:
School Email
Each student is automatically set up with their own school email account through Outlook. School email accounts allow students to send messages to their teachers and staff at ISMN. Students are not able to send emails to individuals outside of ISMN through this email.
School email can be accessed several ways:
1. Through the student account
2. Through the website outlook.office.com
3. Through student's mobile device (smartphones or tablets)
Learning Coaches are copied on every email from teachers and staff, so they are aware of what is happening in your classes as well.
School email can be accessed several ways:
1. Through the student account
2. Through the website outlook.office.com
3. Through student's mobile device (smartphones or tablets)
Learning Coaches are copied on every email from teachers and staff, so they are aware of what is happening in your classes as well.
Attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my Internet isn't working?
Technology is not always reliable, so having a plan if your computer or internet are not working is important. Figure out a backup plan for both your computer and internet to ensure you have access to classes every day. Having internet and a computer to login to classes is necessary and cannot be used as an excused absence.We suggest visiting your local library, coffee shop, family/friends house or computer, or another location which has wi-fi whenever you are experiencing internet issues.
Have you moved, changed numbers or email address?
ISMN works hard to ensure all information and supports are given in a timely matter. If you have moved, changed numbers, or have a new email address, please let us know as soon as possible so we have all up-to-date information.
If anything changes in family dynamic/custody, please let us know so we are following correct protocol and exchanging educational information to the correct individuals.