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PowerSchool
Parent Access
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Power School Features
Secure Anytime, Anywhere Authorized
Access
Web-based
Evaluate Student Progress
Enhanced Communication
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PurposePurpose
Provide additional means of communication about students’ academic performance to parents/guardians
It is not a replacement for other forms of communication (parent/teacher conferences) or official student records (i.e. Progress Reports)
Provide additional means of communication about students’ academic performance to parents/guardians
It is not a replacement for other forms of communication (parent/teacher conferences) or official student records (i.e. Progress Reports)
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SecuritySecurity
Servers are located in California
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is installed on all AOB servers
128 bit encryption
Same security used by banks and financial institutions
Servers are located in California
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is installed on all AOB servers
128 bit encryption
Same security used by banks and financial institutions
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Parent AccessParent Access
Educate all audiencesFaculty, Public, School Board, Pastors
Parent Access Process1. Open access on servers around interims (PowerSchool
assigns usernames + passwords).2. Parents must sign consent/disclaimer form and attend
training before being allowed access.3. Parents must be current with tuition and school fees.4. Separated or divorced parents will be given one
password.
Educate all audiencesFaculty, Public, School Board, Pastors
Parent Access Process1. Open access on servers around interims (PowerSchool
assigns usernames + passwords).2. Parents must sign consent/disclaimer form and attend
training before being allowed access.3. Parents must be current with tuition and school fees.4. Separated or divorced parents will be given one
password.
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DisclaimerDisclaimer
DISCLAIMER: Parent access to PowerSchool is provided as a convenience. Grades and other information provided by this system are not official records and may or may not be accurate. Neither the School, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, nor Apple Computer, Inc. accepts any responsibility for information provided by this system and/or for any damages resulting from information provided by this system. To obtain official grades and student records, or to request correction of information on the system, please contact the School.
DISCLAIMER: Parent access to PowerSchool is provided as a convenience. Grades and other information provided by this system are not official records and may or may not be accurate. Neither the School, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, nor Apple Computer, Inc. accepts any responsibility for information provided by this system and/or for any damages resulting from information provided by this system. To obtain official grades and student records, or to request correction of information on the system, please contact the School.
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Parent AccessParent Access
I/we have attended the orientation session for parent access. I/we understand and agree to follow the guidelines as statedin the video and as outlined in the parent access letter.
Signature (Date) Print Name
Signature (Date) Print Name
Parents Must Sign the Form below (with disclaimer) in order to receive their child’s log in ID and password.
Parents Must Sign the Form below (with disclaimer) in order to receive their child’s log in ID and password.
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Logging OnLogging On
https://baltimore6.powerschool.com/publichttps://baltimore6.powerschool.com/public You must insert
your server number here
↑
Type in the username and password provided by your school and click on
→
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Attendance
Taken once a day by teachersPeriod 01(A) is used to determine absences or tardies by teachers. Office staff make changes.
Absence code legend – see your school handbookProgress Report will give accurate count
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GradesGradesT1=Trimester 1
Y1=Year grade
GRADES
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Email Notification
Parents/Guardians may choose to have automatic email notification for grades, attendance, all assignments and school announcements depending upon the box(es) you check.Parents/Guardians may also determine how often email is sent using the drop down menu.Parents/Guardians MUST enter their own email address for this to work properly.Parents/Guardians MUST click the blue SUBMIT button for this function to work.
Parents/Guardians may choose to have automatic email notification for grades, attendance, all assignments and school announcements depending upon the box(es) you check.Parents/Guardians may also determine how often email is sent using the drop down menu.Parents/Guardians MUST enter their own email address for this to work properly.Parents/Guardians MUST click the blue SUBMIT button for this function to work.
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Local Policies for Parent AccessLocal Policies for Parent Access
How often will teachers PowerGrade be updated?
Teachers will have most recent grades uploaded by Tuesday @ 3 PM.
Teachers will have 1 week go grade regular assignments/homework.
Teachers will have 10 days (2 school weeks) to post grades for long term projects, or larger assignments.
“Special Curricular” teachers may not have grades to post weekly.
Teachers will make every attempt to return phone calls and e-mails within 24 hours.
How often will teachers PowerGrade be updated?
Teachers will have most recent grades uploaded by Tuesday @ 3 PM.
Teachers will have 1 week go grade regular assignments/homework.
Teachers will have 10 days (2 school weeks) to post grades for long term projects, or larger assignments.
“Special Curricular” teachers may not have grades to post weekly.
Teachers will make every attempt to return phone calls and e-mails within 24 hours.
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Local Policies cont.Local Policies cont.
Only parents in Grades 3-8 will have parent access.
Unpaid tuition? Principals can disable parent access easily.
Only parents in Grades 3-8 will have parent access.
Unpaid tuition? Principals can disable parent access easily.
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Archdiocesan Policy Archdiocesan Policy
PowerGrade Codes (uniform for Parent Access)
EX - exempt or excused. Student does not need to complete assignment.
AB - student was absent when the assignment was collected
NHI - the assignment was not handed in (student was present when the assignment was collected.)
R - Redo. Assignment was returned to student to redo and the student has not handed it back to the teacher.
M - Medical
Note: These are the codes to be used by teachers ONLY
PowerGrade Codes (uniform for Parent Access)
EX - exempt or excused. Student does not need to complete assignment.
AB - student was absent when the assignment was collected
NHI - the assignment was not handed in (student was present when the assignment was collected.)
R - Redo. Assignment was returned to student to redo and the student has not handed it back to the teacher.
M - Medical
Note: These are the codes to be used by teachers ONLY
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ProblemsProblems
If you have a question about AttendanceContact your child’s teacher
If you have a question about gradesContact your child’s teacher
If you have a question about usernames or passwords
Contact your school’s local administrator ([email protected])
If you have a question about AttendanceContact your child’s teacher
If you have a question about gradesContact your child’s teacher
If you have a question about usernames or passwords
Contact your school’s local administrator ([email protected])
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PowerSchool has become one of the best examples of value to our parents
PowerSchool is an important tool for better communication, assessment, and education
PowerSchool has become one of the best examples of value to our parents
PowerSchool is an important tool for better communication, assessment, and education