hcs parent portal

by Andy Keeling 4 min read

What is the parent portal and how does it work?

Hampton City Schools offers a “ Parent Portal ” for parents and guardians to access their student’s grades and attendance information all in one secure, easy-to-use web site. With the Parent Portal, you can: Follow your student's progress throughout the school year online in one secure, convenient location

What comes in a parent portal startup package?

Parent Portal startup packages are sent to parents in the fall containing account credentials, instructions and helpful tips. Copyright © 2018 Hampton City Schools. All Rights Reserved.

How do I access the PowerSchool Parent/student portal?

The PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal requires a unique username and password to access individual student information. There will be one parent/guardian username and password assigned for EACH student in the family.

Does HCS offer after-school care or tutoring?

Beginning second semester, HCS will begin offering after-school care with AlphaBEST at many of our elementary school campuses. Much like last year, HCS will also offer tutoring before and after school for elementary students who meet the requirements of the Alabama Literacy Act.

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What browsers are compatible with PowerSchool?

Compatible web browsers include: Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, Safari and Chrome. The PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal can be found at the following secured web address:

Where is the print icon on PowerSchool?

Print Page: Several pages in PowerSchool Parent Portal display a printer icon at the bottom of the page. Click this icon and a printer-friendly version of the page displays in a secondary browser window.

Can parents send email notifications?

Email Notification: Parent/guardians may elect to have email notifications sent to them. By clicking on the Email notification icon they can schedule when they would like to receive emails and in what format they would like the information. Students will not see this icon when logged in through the student account.

Can parents see cumulative grades?

A parent/guardian or student can also view the cumulative grade for each course in which the student is currently enrolled. This view provides a summary detailing exactly where a student stands in each course area for the current semester. These are live grades as they exist in the teacher’s grade book.

Can you log out of PowerSchool Parent Portal?

Logout: You can log out of PowerSchool Parent Portal from any page in the application.

What is the parent portal?

The Parent Portal is a free, computer-based online system that allows parents/guardians to view their child’s attendance, schedule, grades and reports.

Where is my student ID number?

You will need your child’s “Student ID Number,” which is located on the most recent copy of their progress report or report card or can be obtained by contacting your student’s guidance department (see contact information below).

How many times do you need to register for a child's account?

You should need to register only once to see all the children in your household. You will need to create a username and the new password must be at least 6 characters long with at least one number. Please create the account using Parent/Guardian Name. You must also put in a valid e-mail address.

Who is the HCS webmaster?

The HCS website is designed and monitored by HCS Webmaster Vickie Carper, who serves as the gatekeeper for website content and accessibility. The Webmaster is under the direction of the Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing, supervised by the Director of Graphics.

Is HCS responsible for third party sites?

Please note that some pages on the HCS website contain links to third-party sites. HCS is not responsible for the content, facts, opinions or accessibility of third-party sites. HCS WEBMASTER AND ACCESSIBILITY. The majority of pages in our site are available in HTML format that can be deciphered by screen readers.

Is HCS a warranty?

DISCLAIMER. HCS’s website and computer systems and networks are provided on an “as available” basis. HCS makes no warranties, expressed or implied, without limitation, regarding the fitness for a particular purpose regarding any service provided by the system and any information contained or software used therein.

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