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PowerSchool Frequently Asked Questions
What is PowerSchool?
PowerSchool is a web-based computer program that allows parents or guardians to access their child's demographic information and attendance. Grades are also accessible for Valley View students only. Attendance information is updated daily. Grades are updated as teachers enter information into their grade books. Parents should allow a reasonable amount of time for assignments to be graded and for scores to be posted. All parents or guardians have the opportunity to access PowerSchool. Parents or guardians must have an Access ID and Access Password to link their child to their account. If you did not receive your child's Access ID and Access Password via email, contact Mr. McCarthy at powerschooladmin@watchungschools.us. To login to PowerSchool, go to the website https://excellenceonthehill.powerschool.com Enter your username and password, and then click Sign In.
After you have logged-in, the following screen will appear: Any text in blue can be clicked to see more detail. Some subjects will have a lot of detail; others may not. Two weeks of attendance is also shown. Click on the Demographic Change icon to view the current demographic information on file for your child. If any information needs to be updated, enter the new information and click Submit. Click Grade History to view grades from past marking periods. To receive email notifications such as a summary of current grades and attendance, click on Email Notification and select the information you want to receive and how often you want to receive it. Enter your email address, and then click Submit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notice of Website Compliance with ADA Requirements Information on this website is intended to be accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you have difficulty accessing information on our website due to a disability, please contact our Office of Special Services at 908-755-3460 or contact Cynthia Yacos at cyacos@watchungschools.us. Please provide the URL (web address) of the material you are trying to access, the problem you experienced and your contact information. Please include your name, email, and phone number so that we may contact you to provide the information in the best format. Information regarding how to file a grievance under Section 504 and the ADA also is available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||