Tech at PHS
Your PUSD Gmail Account
- Your PUSD email is username@piedmont.k12.ca.us
- Your username is: last 2 digits of your grad year-first name-first 2 letters of last name
- example: Jane Smith, class of 2026 → 26janesm
- On a Chromebook, just type your username (minus the domain name)
For NEW Students:
- your default password is: PHS+YOUR STUDENT ID# -- for example: PHS98765
- you will be forced to change your password at first login
For RETURNING Students:
- If you forgot your Gmail password, submit a password reset on the PHS Website
- Or ask your teacher to reset your password in their Teacher Dashboard App.
Your Network Account in the CS Labs
Rm 127, 204, 205 PC Labs:
- username: same as your gmail username (minus the domain name)
- password: YOUR STUDENT ID#
- you will be forced to change your password at first login
Room 206 iMac Lab:
- at first login, you your PUSD Gmail credentials
- Create a LOCAL user account password
- Your username will default to being your PUSD username
Your Infinite Campus Account
You should have already received this information, but if you need to reset your password, please email ichelp@piedmont.k12.ca.us
Chromebook Service or Technical Support Questions
If your Chromebook malfunctions:
- Bring your Chromebook to the PHS library at lunch on Monday, Wednesday or Friday to have your device serviced or to receive a replacement device
- If your service issue is urgent come to PMS and ring the bell on the right side of the PMS Library
- If you have non-urgent Tech Support questions, email the HelpDesk at help@piedmont.k12.ca.us
Contacting the Site Technology Specialists
Jana Branisa, at jbranisa@piedmont.k12.ca.us
for student device, Flexisched, Acacemy, etextbooks, PHS website questions
Adam Saville, at asaville@piedmont.k12.ca.us
For content filtering for students and monitoring application for parents, Schoology and other software platform questions
Technology Rules and Policies
PUSD Responsible Use Policy for Technology Resources updated July 2024
The hows and whys of using a PUSD Chromebook