genesis parent portal montgomery township nj

by Madeline Casper 3 min read

How does Montgomery Township School District communicate with parents?

Montgomery Township School District uses the district and school websites for general communications. In addition, MTSD also uses two other methods to deliver personalized electronic communications, G enesis Parent Access (also used by student accounts) and Blackboard Connect for mass email and phone notification.

Where does the information I receive via Genesis parent access come from?

The information you receive via Genesis Parent Access comes from Genesis, our Student Information System. Genesis Parent Access is designed to provide users with the ability to view: For parent accounts, Genesis Parent Access is also designed to provide users with the ability to:

Why can't I login to Genesis parent access with my email?

A: If the email address you updated is the same as the one you use to login to Genesis Parent Access the link between the contact email address and the login account has been broken. Please email jvelez@mtsd.us to reestablish the link between your new email address and your Genesis Parent Access account.

How do I Reset my Genesis parent access password?

A: You can click on the “Forgot My Password” link located to the right of the "Login" button on the Genesis Parent Access login page. Note: Please do not share your password with anyone including members of the school district. For security reasons we cannot see your password.

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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.

When will Montgomery Township start school?

At the May 25th Montgomery Township Board of Education Meeting, the Board voted to approve the starting and ending times for district schools commencing with the 2021 – 2022 school year.

What does each member of the Montgomery Board of Education want to take a moment to say?

Each member of the Montgomery Board of Education wants to take a moment to congratulate and genuinely thank each and every one of you for a successful year. We made it!

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:

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.

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