1. 1 Cecil County Public Schools: PowerSchool Parent Portal

2. 2 Discuss changes to the Elementary Grading and Reporting Manual Provide an overview of the PowerSchool Parent Portal (PSPP) Review the PPSP registration process Discuss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Presentation Outcomes

3. 3 Grades 1-5, final grade is based on: Formative (daily) assignments worth 75% Summative assignments worth 25% Pre K and Kindergarten, final grade is based on: Formative (daily) assignments worth 50% Summative assignments worth 50% Specialists, final grade is based on: Formative (daily) assignments worth 50% Summative assignments worth 50% Percentage grades converted to letter grades Three point scoring rubric for Pre-Kg., Kg., and some other subjects Mid-term reports for all students Elementary Grading and Reporting Changes

4. 4 PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students access to on-line information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment descriptions, school bulletins, and even personal messages from the teacher. What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal

5. 5 Current Grades and Attendance Course Name, Teacher Name and e-mail link Current Average and Grade. Click to see more detail. Course Attendance information. Click for more detail

6. 6 Current Grades and Attendance - Continued Assignment Due Date Assignment Category Assignment Type - Formative / Summative

7. 7 Attendance History Absence Reason Code Day/Date Absent

8. 8 Email Notification E-mail Settings E-mail Address Daily not recommended

9. 9 Teacher Comments Link to contact teacher Course Name Comments

10. 10 School Bulletins School Bulletin items are displayed here

11. 11 Please go to our school office to activate your account. Access information contained in pre-printed letter Read and sign registration letter Present photo ID Account information includes: Student’s Name Student ID Account Password PSPP Account Activation Process:

12. 12 PSPP vs. Mid-Term and Report Cards? PSPP does not replace Mid Term Reports or Report Cards Where can I get answers to questions about my child’s grades? You can speak with your child first, then contact the teacher or your school How quickly will grades be entered into PowerSchool? Grades will be entered into PSPP in a “timely manner”. Parents should not expect that a test or major assignment will be graded and entered the same day it is completed. Please be patient. What if I forget my login or password? If you forget your login, contact the school. If you forget your password use the “forgot your password” link on the PSPP log-in page Frequently Asked Questions

13. 13 What is needed to access the Parent Portal? Internet access and a web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox will work) What if my child changes schools within the CCPS system? The account remains active and will display grades and attendance from your student’s new school Can someone else see my child’s grades? The only way to see the grades is to use the login and password assigned. Please keep this information secure How is the current average calculated? Refer to the CCPS Elementary Grading Policy for details Are there times when the Parent Portal is closed? Yes. At the end of each mid-term and marking period, the portal will be closed to allow for production and printing. Re-open dates will be listed on the web page. Technical Questions

14. 14 2 nd Mid-Term Period Ends:December 2 nd 2 nd Mid-Term Reports Issued:December 9 th Parent Portal Opens: December 10 th 2 nd Marking Period Ends: January 22 nd Upcoming Dates – PowerSchool and Parent Portal

15. 15 Cecil County Public Schools: PowerSchool Parent Portal