Using Spark as Staff

You’re a teacher or staff member in a school that uses Spark? Here’s what to do first!

ℹ️ Click on the links in each step to see Help Docs for more information!

1. Accept Your Invite

→ Look for an email from Spark inviting you to join your school.
→ Click Accept. If you don’t see it, ask your admin to resend or check your spam folder.

2. Explore Your Classroom

→ Once you're in Spark, go to your Classroom to manage students, assignments, grades, and more. ➡️

3. Get to Know Your Students

→ Go to the Roster to view student info.
→ Print or download the roster if needed. ➡️

4. Email Guardians

→ Click Email Guardians to share info about your class. ➡️

5. Upload Files

→ Add files in your Classroom’s Files tab.
→ Choose whether to share them with guardians. ➡️

6. Set an Attendance Schedule

→ Add your class meeting days and times so you can take attendance. ➡️

7. Set Up Your Gradebook

→ Go to the Grades tab to create your gradebook. ➡️

8. Start Creating!

→ Add Courses, Assignments, and even a Reward Store if your school is using that feature.

9. Make Sure Students Have Portal Access

→ Check in their profiles or ask your admin to grant access. ➡️

10. Get Ready to Roll!

→ Once school starts, track attendance, collect assignments, and keep grades up to date. You’ve got this! 💪

Need help? Follow the Help Doc links for more tips.