Internet Safety Information for Parents

Directions to sign up for Parent Portal

• http://parentportal.mpls.k12.mn.us

Places for free computer access

• Hennepin County Libraries
  
• Coffee shops: Starbucks, Dunn Brothers, Caribou and others

Free Wireless hotspots      

• City of Minneapolis
• Civic Garden
• Community Technology Centers

How to get email addresses

• Gmail
  
• Yahoo

Purchasing computers

• MicroCenter
  
• Dell Computer
  
• Dell Financial Services
• HP Computer
  
• Best Buy
  
• Apple

Internet service providers

• Comcast - reduced price for families who hold Free Lunch Status
• Qwest/Century Link - reduced price for families who hold Free Lunch Status
• Earthlink
  
• USI Wireless
  
• US Family

Naviance access information for high school families

• Post Secondary planning for your student: contact your high school counselor for more information and instructions for login