Parent Technology

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Presented by Karen Ogen

What is PowerSchool Parent Portal?• PowerSchool Parent Portal will provide

parents with real-time information to access student schedules, attendance, grades, and test scores for students in third, fourth, and fifth grades.

• Before you can log in to PowerSchool Parent Portal, you will need a PowerSchool username and password. It is a secure site.

• PowerSchool Parent Portal should be used as a communication tool between the parent and child to discuss assignments and progress.

• Please note that grades may not be updated immediately as assignments are due. Teachers should be updating grades weekly. Please wait to contact the teacher if you do not see a grade posted immediately.

Parent Portal URL -

https://powerschool1.lex5.k12.sc.us

•Enter your username and password and click Enter.

•NOTE: When using your log in information, note that “0” is a number and “O” is a letter.

•Should you lose your username and password, please contact the school.

Grades and Attendance Screen

AttendanceAttendance marks for the last twoWeeks are displayed on the left.

Absences and Tardies columns show total absences and tardies for the current school term. Click on a blue number to see dates for that attendance.

GradesCurrent grades are shown to the right of the class. Click on a blue grade to see a listing of the individual assignments and scores that make up the grade. Click the Back button to return.

Schedule and TeacherThe schedule (classes and teacher) are shown. Click on the teacher’s name to send an e-mail.

Class Grades

Due Date of AssignmentGrades may not be entered by the due date.

Type of AssignmentSee teacher’s grading scale to find out how grades are weighted.

Name of Assignment and Details (if available) Grade

In Score and PercentOther grades/marks you may see are listed below.

Use the BACK button or Grades and Attendance to go back.

Menus

Grades and AttendanceUse this icon to view the grades and attendance for the student in the current term. The legend at the bottom of the page displays the attendance and citizenship codes and their meanings.

Grades HistoryUse this page to view quarter and semester grades for the student for the current term.

Attendance HistoryUse this icon to view the attendance record for the student in the current term. The legend at the bottom of the page displays the attendance codes and their meanings.

Email NotificationsIf you wish to receive information about your student's grades, attendance, and assignment scores, use this icon to set up your e-mail preferences. You can specify which information you would like to receive, how often you would like to receive the information, and how often you would like to receive e-mail.

Teacher CommentsSome teachers use the comments feature in their gradebook to communicate to parents and students. Use this icon to view comments from your child’s teacher. Comments will appear in the Comment column if present.

School BulletinUse this icon to view the School Bulletin which will show the current school information for your child’s school.

Resources/Copyright

• PowerSchool Parent Portal Screen Shot Images ©PowerSchool

• Compass Learning Screen Shot Images ©Compass Learning

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