PCR Educator New school-wide database program Fall 2009

Program Features Web-based communication tool All-in one program: –Student information –Attendance –Grading –Teacher planning –Communication ( ) –Web posting of all the above

What is new? Parents/students view only their own information—no need to “sift” Teachers post assignments online When contact information changes— submit changes online, we will verify Report cards will be posted, not mailed

Implications Students are responsible for staying current When students are absent, they should check online for their assignments Teachers and the school will hold students accountable

Special Features Student calendar Attachments to assignments Student directory

How will this happen? notification—parent, student IDs and passwords Download support document Implied consent Verify your information Change your password online No need to come to the school for IDs etc

When will this happen? Next steps: Verifying data (school admin) Configuring the Parent Portal Creating all IDs Send out IDs by (target date mid-to late September)

What can parents do? Give teachers some breathing room—they are learning a new program! Remind your sons that students are responsible for staying current When your son is absent, he should check online for their assignments Remind your son that teachers will hold students accountable