gcsd powerschool parent portal

by Lula Denesik 9 min read

What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal?

The PowerSchool parent portal is designed to strengthen communication between the school and home by providing parents, and teachers with a tool to communicate student performance. The parent portal may be accessed from any location where the parent/guardian can access the internet, as well as via the PowerSchool app.

How do students sign in to PowerSchool?

Students use their district Google account to login to PowerSchool. Student can access their student portal through their ClassLink or click Student Sign-In at gcsd.powerschool.com.

Where can the parent/guardian access the parent portal?

The parent portal may be accessed from any location where the parent/guardian can access the internet, as well as via the PowerSchool app.

How do I create a Parent Portal account?

Contact your child's school to have your parent account created. You will need to provide them with your student (s) names and a valid email address for your portal account. Once the school has created your account, you will login at gcsd.powerschool.com. Already have an active parent portal account?

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PowerSchool

PowerSchool is a secure web-based student information system. The PowerSchool parent portal is designed to strengthen communication between the school and home by providing parents, and teachers with a tool to communicate student performance.

Welcome to PowerSchool

PowerSchool is a secure web-based student information system. The PowerSchool parent portal is designed to strengthen communication between the school and home by providing parents, and teachers with a tool to communicate student performance.

For Parents: Navigating PowerSchool

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is part of the state’s student information system, called PowerSchool. The Parent Portal is part of the state's HomeBase online portal for parents, students and educators to access information in one place, with one login.

New Users

To use PowerSchool Parent Portal, go to pa.gcsnc.com to obtain your secure access ID and password, which should be used to create your account. Once that’s complete, you’ll receive an email instructing you how to create your account and then you will be able to manage your account information and link students to the account.

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