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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 difference between Genesis student access and parent access?

A: A Genesis Student Access account is different from a Genesis Parent Access account in that a student cannot update any data and only information for a single student is displayed. This has the advantages of not allowing a student to change your contact information, modifying your notification settings, or seeing their sibling’s academic record.

What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal?

Mobile Apps Staff Community Schools COVID Response 21-22 Last item for navigation Montgomery County Public Schools » Parents » Parent Portal Parent Portal is a program by Powerschool that gives parents access to their child's student information, including grades and attendance.

What is Genesis Student Access?

A: A Genesis Student Access account is different from a Genesis Parent Access account in that a student cannot update any data and only information for a single student is displayed.

What is a parent attendance note?

A: The Parent Attendance Notes feature allows parents to submit Attendance Notes for their students within the Parents Module. You have the ability to submit a note to the attendance office telling the school that a student will be late, absent, or requires an early dismissal, and a reason.

Does closing your browser exit you from your Genesis session?

A: Closing your browser will not exit you from your session. We recommend logging out of the Genesis Parent Access to eliminate the possibility of someone else accidentally getting access to your student’s information. The “Log Out” button is at the top right of the Genesis Parent Access screen.

Can you see your password on Genesis?

For security reasons we cannot see your password. If you need to reset your password, you will be given a new, randomly generated password. You will then be required to change the new password the next time you login to Genesis Parent Access.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Can parents receive emails?

Parents can receive emails or text messages automatically for the following actions: A new form has been posted for you (Messages) A new document has been posted for you (Messages) A grade has been updated in a teacher’s gradebook (Gradebook grades) A letter has been generated for one of your children (Letters)