genesis parent portal lincoln park

What is the Genesis parent access portal?

This tool is called the Genesis Parent Access Portal. This portal can provide parents/guardians with information about student grades, attendance, required forms and other related information. All families receive a Genesis Parent Access Account when their child is first registered with our district.

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.

What is parent access and how does it work?

Parent Access is a component of Genesis — our new student information system (SIS). 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.

How do I change the language of my genesis site?

As soon as you log onto Genesis, there is a tab at the bottom of the screen on the left side that reads "select language". Click on that tab and you can change the site into your native language. This feature will allow you to read all of the information on our parent site in your native language.

When does Genesis Parent Portal open?

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

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.

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.

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.

When do Genesis parents get access to their account?

All families receive a Genesis Parent Access Account when their child is first registered with our district. At that time an email would have been sent to the email address provided during registration asking the recipient to login and reset their password.

Do you have to complete the medical update for Genesis?

Before you are able to access your child's schedule and/or teacher assignment, you must complete the required Medical Update and Back to School Forms via your Genesis Parent Access Account. More information on those forms is provided.

Who must visit the student's school to complete the Parent Portal Access Form?

a) Parent/guardian must visit the student's school to complete the Parent Portal Access Form.

How does Orange School District protect student information?

The Orange School District will use reasonable measures to protect student Information from unauthorized viewing. The District will not be responsible for financial obligations arising through unauthorized use of the District's system or Internet. The District does not promise any particular level or method of access to the Internet site for viewing student Information. The District will not be responsible for actions taken by the parent/guardian or student that would cause compromise of their student Information. The District reserves the right to limit or terminate the Internet site for viewing student Information without notice. All parents/guardians of the Orange School District, by requesting an Internet site for viewing student Information account consent to electronic monitoring and understand that this is a private network used as an educational tool by the Orange School District employees and administrators. Account activity is electronically recorded.

Can parents unlock their account?

1) Parents/Guardians or Students may request unlocking their account either by person or email.

Does the district have access to student information?

The District does not promise any particular level or method of access to the Internet site for viewing student Information. The District will not be responsible for actions taken by the parent/guardian or student that would cause compromise of their student Information.

Can parents access another user's account?

3) Parents/guardians will not attempt to access Information or any account assigned to another user.

Is access to student information from the internet a right?

Access to student information from the Internet is a privilege, not a right. Only after a family has enrolled their child (ren) in the Orange School System will a parent/guardian be authorized to access the web account. Once a student withdraws or graduates from the Orange District their access will be inactivated. Parents/guardians, students, and staff must understand and practice proper and ethical use.