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by Miss Verdie Russel 10 min read

How do I access the Student/Parent Portal?

If you are already a student, parent or guardian, and have an Infinite Campus account, you may access the system by simply clicking on the icon to the right or visiting your school’s web site. What information is available to students and parents within the portal? And more… Who has access to the Student/Parent Portal?

How do parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts get accounts?

Parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts should contact their student’s school building to have a portal account created for them. As a parent, do I need my own account or can I use my child’s account?

What are the benefits of the parent portal?

Watch a video explaining the benefits of Parent Portal. ( Video en español) “I use my Parent Portal mostly to track my student’s attendance and grades. Knowing she needs help before the end of the grading period is essential.”

Where can I Find my Child's login information?

Their login information is available at their respective schools they attend (Front office or the site tech lead). Parent/Guardian who has been designated as having legal rights to their children may request a parent portal account.

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Who can request a parent portal account?

Parent/Guardian who has been designated as having legal rights to their children may request a parent portal account. Each parent / guardian will have their own unique account that can be used to gain access to student records that they have legal rights to.

Do parents have to have their own account?

All parents are strongly encouraged to setup their own account. Only a parent account has the privilege to update household information as well as the ability to view all children in a household from a single place. Parents also have the added benefit of receiving district and school wide announcements.

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What Information Is Available to Students and Parents Within The Portal?

Who Has Access to The Student/Parent Portal?

  • Student’s grades 6th through 12th. Their login information is available at their respective schools they attend (Front office or the site tech lead). Parent/Guardian who has been designated as having legal rights to their children may request a parent portal account. Each parent / guardian will have their ownunique account that can be used to gain ...
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How to Establish A Student/Parent Portal account?

  • Parents new to the district will receive a portal account after enrolling their student at the Welcome Center. Parents of current DMPS students without portal accounts should contact their student’s school building to have a portal account created for them.
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as A Parent, Do I Need My Own Account Or Can I Use My Child’S account?

  • All parents are strongly encouraged to setup their own account. Only a parent account has the privilege to update household information as well as the ability to view all children in a household from a single place. Parents also have the added benefit of receiving district and school wide announcements.
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Is My Information Secure While I View Them Within The Student/Parent Portal?

  • Infinite Campus uses SSL (secure socket layer) encryption technology to ensure data is protected while information is in transit. It is similar to what the banking industry is utilizing.
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How Often Is Information Updated in The Student/Parent Portal?

  • Attendance information will be updated daily. Grades and assignments will be updated as soon as they are graded by your child’s teacher(s).
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How Do I Report Errors Or Request Update to My Information?

  • Log into your parent portal account and select “Household Information” from the index to update your household phone number or address. Select “Family Members” to update contact phone numbers for any members in your household. Select “Contact Preferences” to change the types of messages you receive from your student’s building(s). Otherwise, you may contact your child’s s…
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Is There A Mobile App to Access Infinite Campus on The Go?

  • Yes, Infinite Campus App is available for download for your iPad, iPhone, iPod and Android devices: 1. Launch the Campus App, select Settings, choose “Des Moines Independent” for the district, and “Iowa” for the state. 2. Enter your Campus Portal Username and Password. 3. Select “Log In / Sign In”
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