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Cecil County Public Schools: PowerSchool Parent Portal 1 Presentation Outcomes Discuss changes to the Elementary Grading and Reporting Manual Provide an overview of the PowerSchool Parent Portal (PSPP) Review the PPSP registration process Discuss Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) 2 Elementary Grading and Reporting Changes • Grades 1-5, final grade is based on: •Formative (daily) assignments worth 75% •Summative assignments worth 25% • Pre K and Kindergarten, final grade is based on: •Formative (daily) assignments worth 50% •Summative assignments worth 50% •Specialists, final grade is based on: •Formative (daily) assignments worth 50% •Summative assignments worth 50% •Percentage grades converted to letter grades • Three point scoring rubric for Pre-Kg., Kg., and some other subjects • Mid-term reports for all students 3 What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal PowerSchool Parent Portal gives parents and students access to on-line information including attendance, grades and detailed assignment descriptions, school bulletins, and even personal messages from the teacher. 4 Current Grades and Attendance Course Attendance information. Click for more detail Course Name, Teacher Name and e-mail link Current Average and Grade. Click to see more detail. 5 Current Grades and Attendance - Continued Assignment Due Date Assignment Type Formative / Summative Assignment Category 6 Attendance History Day/Date Absent Absence Reason Code 7 Email Notification E-mail Settings Daily not recommended E-mail Address 8 Teacher Comments Course Name Link to contact teacher Comments 9 School Bulletins School Bulletin items are displayed here 10 PSPP Account Activation Process: Please go to our school office to activate your account. Access information contained in pre-printed letter Read and sign registration letter Present photo ID Account information includes: Student’s Name Student ID Account Password 11 Frequently Asked Questions PSPP vs. Mid-Term and Report Cards? PSPP does not replace Mid Term Reports or Report Cards Where can I get answers to questions about my child’s grades? You can speak with your child first, then contact the teacher or your school How quickly will grades be entered into PowerSchool? Grades will be entered into PSPP in a “timely manner”. Parents should not expect that a test or major assignment will be graded and entered the same day it is completed. Please be patient. What if I forget my login or password? If you forget your login, contact the school. If you forget your password use the “forgot your password” link on the PSPP log-in page 12 Technical Questions What is needed to access the Parent Portal? Internet access and a web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox will work) What if my child changes schools within the CCPS system? The account remains active and will display grades and attendance from your student’s new school Can someone else see my child’s grades? The only way to see the grades is to use the login and password assigned. Please keep this information secure How is the current average calculated? Refer to the CCPS Elementary Grading Policy for details Are there times when the Parent Portal is closed? Yes. At the end of each mid-term and marking period, the portal will be closed to allow for production and printing. Re-open dates will be listed on the web page. 13 Upcoming Dates – PowerSchool and Parent Portal 2nd Mid-Term Period Ends: December 2nd 2nd Mid-Term Reports Issued: December 9th Parent Portal Opens: December 10th 2nd Marking Period Ends: January 22nd 14 Cecil County Public Schools: PowerSchool Parent Portal 15