hrm parent portal

by Dr. Alexa Marvin 8 min read

How do I set up the parent portal?

All parents have access to Parent Portal to view your child’s attendance history, schedule, grades, manage notifications, and allow you to edit directory information such as email addresses. In order to set up your account and access the Parent Portal for the first time, you will need the Parent Portal letter from your child's school.

How do I update the contact information on Parent Portal?

Go to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to download. Parents have the ability to log into their Parent Portal account and click the Year Round Update link to review and make changes to their contact information. If you don’t already have a ParentPortal account you will have to create one.

Do parents need their own PowerSchool Parent Portal account?

Note that your student also has a student account that they login to, but it's important for parents to have their own account. The video below explains the difference between Powerschool Parent Portal and Schoology, and gives parents an overview of how to use Parent Portal.

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Powerschool Parent Portal Overview

All parents have access to Parent Portal to view your child’s attendance history, schedule, grades, manage notifications, and allow you to edit directory information such as email addresses.

Adding Additional Students in Parent Portal

It is imperative that your child's school has the most up-to-date information regarding your contact information and information pertaining to your child. Please ensure that you complete the returning student forms within the Parent Portal.

PowerSchool Parent Portal App

PowerSchool has an app available for download to your mobile device. The app gives quick access to grades, attendance, etc.

Parent Portal Year Round Update Instructions

Parents have the ability to log into their Parent Portal account and click the Year Round Update link to review and make changes to their contact information. If you don’t already have a ParentPortal account you will have to create one. For information on creating an account go to psd401.net/parent-portal.

How can parents help their children succeed in school?

Parents are a valuable ally in helping their children engage in school by reinforcing good homework practices at home.

What is the EXCEL program?

The HRCE's EXCEL Program offers care for elementary school children before and after school. EXCEL provides organized, fun programs that give parents peace of mind in the times they can't be with their children. To learn more, click here.

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