Technology Welcome Letter (2025-26)

Dear Incoming Families,

On behalf of the Marin Academy technology team, welcome to MA! We are excited for you to join us and are here to support your use of technology throughout your journey; please watch this video for an overview of what our department provides.

Please follow the steps below to set up your accounts in and gain access to our school systems:

MyMA and General Forms

First, log into MyMA. MyMA is our main repository for information. It also connects to our emergency alert system, so it’s extremely important to keep it updated. Parents/Guardians should enter the email address they used in Ravenna and then press the next button to begin setting up their MyMA account. There is a link to MyMA on our Marin Academy website homepage (ma.org > Login), or you can bookmark the MyMA homepage for easier access!

Click the yellow "You have 2 forms to review" banner at the top. You will see two forms: one titled "2025-26 School Forms" and another called "2025-26 Emergency Contacts." Click the review button next to each form and complete the information.
Inside "2025-26 School Forms" is our Technology Responsible User Agreement (RUA), which describes MA's expectations for how students responsibly manage the use of the technology resources MA provides; please review it with your child. You must sign the RUA to activate your child's MA Google account, and students are required to sign it before the start of the school year.
Check out the parent and guardian Resource Board by clicking on Resources at the top.

SchoolDoc Health Forms

Next, visit SchoolDoc, our system for collecting and securely storing health information about your child. SchoolDoc also contains the required athletic forms for your child to participate on an MA sports team. You can access SchoolDoc directly:

First, sign into MyMA, click on Resources, New Families, and SchoolDoc.
Then, follow the instructions to complete your child(ren)’s profile(s).

Student Google Accounts

Once you sign the Technology RUA (see info in MyMA, above), your child’s Google account will activate within 1-2 business days. Students can visit the Gmail homepage to log in. Their username is their email address, ma.org>, and their password is their birth date in YYYYMMDD format.

Once a student has access to their email account, they can also log into MyMA. The student’s email address is the username, and if prompted, they should log into their MA email account. They will then automatically be logged into MyMA.

Student Schedules and Canvas

Student schedules will be posted to MyMA on Tuesday, July 15, along with access to additional technology resources.
Canvas is the tool students use to view course materials, submit work, and view assignment grades. Students can log in to Canvas in early August and courses will be available in Canvas on their first day of classes; parents will receive instructions on how to set up their Canvas account in the fall. Please stay tuned!

Laptop Buying Guide

Next, check out our laptop buying guide. All families are responsible for purchasing a device for their child to use during their time here at MA, and the laptop buying guide provides a lot of helpful information. The MacBook Air is one of the most popular options for students due to its combination of power, portability, and price, and it's the laptop we recommend. It comes in both 13" and 15" options and an assortment of colors. The 14" MacBook Pro is also popular, especially with students who have a strong interest in video or music production. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

I hope you find this information useful. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at kyle@ma.org. I’m excited to meet the awesome class of 2029 this fall!

Be well,

Kyle Vitale

Director of Technology