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What is the Genesis parent access portal?

The Genesis Parent Access Portal is a safe and secure way to view your child's/student school record for the current school year. This new tool will help improve communication about student progress and attendance and allow the school and home to work together more closely to ensure student success.

How do I create an account to access my student's Genesis information?

How do I create an account to access my student's Genesis information? If you have provided your child's school main office with an email address, then you will receive a Genesis system generated email with your username (email address provided) and password.

How do I view my child’s data in Genesis?

Click on the “Student Data” tab at the top of the screen and scroll down to verify that all of your children are displayed. If not, please contact the building Genesis contact person.

What to do if you don't have an email address for Genesis?

If you have not provided an email address for communication you will need to contact your child's school main office to provide an email address to receive the Genesis system generated email with your username and password.

When does Genesis Parent Portal open?

We open the Genesis Parent Portal late August, each year.

What is the purpose of a middle school gradebook?

Middle and High School Parents are able to frequently monitor their child's progress and teachers can use their gradebook to give parents and students information on academic progress and attendance.

Does Genesis have a mobile app?

No, Genesis does not have mobile app. You may choose to bookmark the URL with a shortcut on your mobile device to make logging in easier. After consulting the guide, if you are still having difficulty with the Genesis Parent Portal,, please use the Genesis Parent Portal Online Help Desk through this link: http://tinyurl.com/genesishelpdesk.

Is Genesis Parent Portal secure?

Please use the following information to help you get started with, and continue using, the Genesis Parent Portal. It is a secure system so please keep all of the information confidential.

Do you see your student data summary on your child's dashboard?

Yes, the first screen you will seen is your child's Student Data Summary. This is your child's Dashboard screen. You will see a 'dashboard' for every child linked to your login. All your children will be on one screen.

What to do if you forgot your password for Montclair?

If you forget your password please use the " Forgot My Password" link on the Parent Access login screen. If you continue to have issues signing in please e-mail parentaccess@montclair.k12.nj.us along with your name, child’s name, and school.

What is parent access in Genesis?

Parent Access is a component of Genesis — our student information system. It allows us to provide you with a safe and secure way to view academic information about your children in one portal via the Internet. Depending on your child’s grade level you will have access to some or all of the following information:

What is Genesis student login ID?

Your Genesis student login ID is the same as your google account. Firstinitial lastname12@mpsdnj.us. The number represents the year of graduation. For example jsmith12@mpsdnj.us.

What information do you need to know about your child's grade?

Depending on your child’s grade level you will have access to some or all of the following information: Your child’s schedule, and daily attendance record. Your child’s class attendance (grades 6 – 12) Your child’s discipline information. Your child's marking period, mid-term exam, final exam and final grades.

When do parents set up Parent Access?

Parents are set up for Parent Access when they register their child for school the first time. If you do not think you have a Parent Access account, or want to set up a second account for your spouse, send an email from an email address we have on file that you wish to register with to: parentaccess@montclair.k12.nj.us with the following information:

When will the school district stop sending emergency cards?

The district is phasing out emergency cards in the 2016-2017 school year. Emergency cards will no longer be sent home each September to be filled out. Parents will keep all information up to date in Parent Access.

Do all students in grades 6-12 have access to their own account?

All students in grades 6 - 12 have their own access accounts. Because of this there is no need to let them use your account or give them your password. Student accounts do NOT have the ability to see contact information or sign forms electronically, but they can see everything else the parent account can see.