Orientation Information

Welcome to SVL! We are excited to have you as part of our community of online learners.

Getting Started

1. Download & read the SVL Student/Parent Handbook for detailed information on being a successful online student, logging into your classes, utilizing your SPS Office 365 account, navigating Blackboard, and more!
   
   
2. Log in to Blackboard to access your classes
• Username: Student last name + last four digits of student ID + @sps81.org
  Ex: student1234@sps81.org
• Password: Your 8-digit birthdate (mmddyyyy)
  Don't know your ID? Contact your SVL Student Support Specialist
3. Download Office 365
   Your SPS student email is the only email address SVL teachers & staff use for all communications to you. It is important you check this email regularly.
• Username: Student last name + last four digits of student ID + @sps81.org
  Ex: student1234@sps81.org
• Password: Your 8-digit birthdate (mmddyyyy)

Students now have access to the full suite of Microsoft Office products.

If you are not a Spokane Public Schools student, please contact our District Partner Student Support Specialist.

Additional Tips for Success

• Ask questions! Do not let a question prevent you from working.
• Communication with your teacher is the key to prevention.
• Print out the Course Schedule for your course and place that where you work as a reference.
• Be an excellent reader of directions! Read all your teacher’s announcements.
• The Firefox browser works best with Blackboard.
• When in doubt, contact your teacher. Progress in the SVL program is vital to your success so please stay in frequent contact with your teacher.