How do I access the Genesis Parent Portal?
We open the Genesis Parent Portal late August, each year. 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.
What is the new student information system for Lawrence Township Schools?
Starting in the 2017-18 school year, Lawrence Township Public Schools is moving from PowerSchool to Genesis for our student information system. Genesis is the leader in web-based student record data for New Jersey schools.
Why choose Genesis student information and administration?
Over 300 NJ school districts rely on Genesis' Student Information and Administration Software System to manage their student, personnel and financial management records. Their comprehensive feature set caters to the needs of parents and students, teachers, administrators, staff and special education case managers.
What is ‘parent access’?
It’s a comprehensive system that allows educators and administrators to effectively and conveniently manage student records. It also allows us to share attendance and grade information with our parents. This guide details how to use the ‘Parent Access’ of Genesis.
When does Parent Portal close?
Parent Portal will close when the Trimester closes and will re-open after report cards are processed. At that time, you may access Parent Portal to view your child's report card. Trimester 1 - Parent Access will close at the end of the first trimester. It will re-open on Report Card distribution day after 6:00 pm.
Do you have to remember your password for Genesis?
If you have an existing Genesis account but do not remember your password, please use the forgot password link on the Genesis homepage. If you are a new family at Saint Ann School, you will receive a welcome email in the beginning of the school year after the Portal opens. For security reasons, accounts are locked out after 5 unsuccessful attempts.
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.
Can parents monitor their child's grades?
Parents K-12 will be able to monitor their child's attendance and view report cards. 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.
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.
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.
May I view my child's grades online at any time or is it limited to just certain times of day?
Genesis parent access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the school year.
May the non-custodial parent see the child's grades?
Yes, the ability to create a single sign on account is available to any parent/guardian of each student.
What is the proper procedure to follow if I have questions regarding my child's grades in a class?
It is best that you contact your child's teacher directly, either by email or voicemail. This will result in the quickest resolution to your question.
I replied to the Genesis auto-email with a question, but have not received a response. Why?
The Genesis auto-generated email is created and sent by the Genesis server, not by an individual. The server will not reply to your email sent to that address. If you have questions about your child's progress, please direct those questions directly to the faculty member.
When will elementary school parents be able to view students' grades and attendance?
The ability to view grades throughout the marking period is limited to parents of students in grades 6-12. Parents of students in grades K-5 will be able to view the report cards at the conclusion of each marking period. Report cards will be posted within ten days of the end of each marking period.
