How to use PowerSchool (Parent/Guardian) Access

Note: When logged in to PowerSchool, any text that is blue is a hyperlink to more information.

1	Grades and Attendance: This is the first page that is displayed after logging on to PowerSchool. On the left, a record of attendance for the past two weeks is displayed. Course and teacher name are listed in the Course column. Note that the teacher's name is in blue text. Blue text indicates a hyperlink and in this case, clicking on the teacher's name, links you to their E-Mail address. Your web browser must be configured for sending E-Mail. To the right of the course list is the current grades and number of absences and tardies for each course.
2	Grades History: Clicking here displays historical grades for the current school year only. These are grades that appeared on the student's report card. Note that the percentage is in blue which in this case takes you to the Class Score Detail page containing the name of the teacher that assigned the grade and the period the student was enrolled in the course.
3	Attendance History: Displays a grid with the student's attendance record for each day of the the current marking period.
4	Email Notification (Parent/Guardian Screen): Use this screen to request that PowerSchool E-Mail selected information regarding grades, attendance or assignments on a regular basis. Parents or guardians provide their E-Mail address and choose any of the following items that they would like to receive via E-Mail. Summary of current grades and attendance Detailed reports showing all assignment scores for each class Detailed report of attendance School announcements Balance Alert (Note: Will only be sent when a student is low on funds.) Parents, even if you do not want Email notifications of grades and attendance, please fill in or update your Email address. By entering your E-Mail address into PowerSchool, you will be put on the E-Mail list serve for our school and will receive important school related information. Clicking the submit button at the bottom of this screen completes the process.
5	Teacher Comments: Teachers have the ability to post comments for each student. Note that the teacher's name is in blue text. Blue text indicates a hyperlink and in this case, clicking on the teacher's name, links you to their E-Mail address. Your web browser must be configured for sending E-Mail.
6	School Bulletin: The school office posts important announcements and the lunch menu in this area. The current day's bulletin is displayed. However, previous daily bulletins and future daily bulletins may be displayed by click on the appropriate date at the bottom of the screen.
7	Class Registration: This screen is only used by the high school and is only activated during open course enrollment for the next school year. Students may only use this screen under the direct instruction of the guidance office staff.
8	Balance: This will display any lunch or library balances that the student has. Breitung Township Schools uses an automated lunch system and the lunch balance is updated in PowerSchool at 5:00 each day.
9	My Calendars: My calendars requires an application which supports the vCalendar standard. To use the Subscribe links below visit iCalShare to find an application that supports the vCalendar standard. By subscribing to My Calendars, you can receive assignment, grade and school event information automatically. (PowerSchool Manual for using My Calendars (pdf) )