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PowerSchool FAQs

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What is PowerSchool?
PowerSchool is a database application that runs on a server, which is the center of your student information system. PowerSchool uses the Internet to facilitate student information management and communication among school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.  
 
What will PowerSchool’s Parent Portal allow me to see from home?
PowerSchool's Parent Portal provides real-time access to parents for their child's grades, attendance, assignments, and more.

How do I request a login for PowerSchool’s Parent Portal?
To request a login for PowerSchool’s Parent Portal, please contact your school.

What if I lose or forget my password?
If your password is lost or forgotten, you can access the “Forgot Username or Password?” link on the login page to have your information emailed to you. The login information that is e-mailed to you must be used with 30 minutes of the request, or you will need to submit a new request from the link.

If I have students at multiple schools or multiple students at the same school, can I use the same login for each?
With PowerSchool’s Parent Portal Single Sign On, you will be able to access all students with one username & password.

I don’t understand the grades that have been entered and I have questions. Who do I contact?
Contact your child’s teacher.