Cecil County Public Schools:

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Cecil County Public Schools
PowerSchool Parent Portal
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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 (FAQs)

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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

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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.
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Current Grades and Attendance
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Current Grades and Attendance - Continued
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Attendance History
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Email Notification
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Teacher Comments
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School Bulletins
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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
• Students Name
• Student ID
• Account Password

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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
  childs 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

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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 students new
  school
• Can someone else see my childs 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.

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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

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Cecil County Public Schools
PowerSchool Parent Portal