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Cecil County Public Schools:

PowerSchool Parent Portal

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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)

Presentation Outcomes

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• 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

Elementary Grading and Reporting Changes

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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.

What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal

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Current Grades and Attendance

Course Name, Teacher Name and e-mail link

Current Average and Grade. Click

to see more detail.

Course Attendance information.

Click for more detail

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Current Grades and Attendance - Continued

Assignment Due Date

Assignment Category

Assignment Type - Formative / Summative

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Attendance History

Absence Reason Code

Day/Date Absent

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Email Notification

E-mail Settings

E-mail Address

Daily not recommended

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Teacher Comments

Link to contact teacher

Course Name

Comments

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School Bulletins

School Bulletin items are displayed

here

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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

PSPP Account Activation Process:

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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

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

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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.

Technical QuestionsTechnical Questions

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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

Upcoming Dates – Upcoming Dates – PowerSchool and Parent PowerSchool and Parent

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Cecil County Public Schools:

PowerSchool Parent Portal