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Gwinnett County Public Schools Parent Portal Overview. Berkmar Middle School. Parent Involvement Impacts Student Achievement!. When parents are involved, students have… Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates Better school attendance Increased motivation, better self-esteem
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Gwinnett County Public SchoolsParent Portal Overview Berkmar Middle School
Parent Involvement Impacts Student Achievement! When parents are involved, students have… • Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates • Better school attendance • Increased motivation, better self-esteem • Lower rates of suspension • Decreased use of drugs and alcohol • Improved behavior
What is a Parent Portal? • A tool to help parents effectively and consistently keep track and view their children's progress in the classroom. • Grades • Attendance • Schedules • This portal can assist parents in participating more actively to support their child’s achievement.
Parent Portal Video Click here to view the video
What Information is Available? • Student Profile (demographics, etc.) • Attendance • Course History • Current Schedule and Current Grades • Discipline • Test History for Standardized Tests • Alerts
Key Features - Programs • Can move between students in a family • Student services are displayed
Key Features - Attendance • Summary and detailed information is available • Updated daily
Key Features - Grades • Summary and detailed information is available • Updated weekly
Is the Student’s Data Safe? • All student data, user IDs, and passwords are encrypted and password protected • Schools verify parent or guardian status before granting access to student data
The Process at BMS • A flyer and the registration form will be sent home prior to parent/teacher conferences in November. • During parent/teacher conferences, parents can stop by the registration office to register with Maria Salazar for the parent portal. • Parents must come up to school and show photo ID to register for the parent portal. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Process at BMS • After parent/teacher conferences, parents may stop by the registration office between 9:00 and 12:00 Monday-Thursday to register with Maria Salazar for the portal. • Parents must come up to school and show photo ID to register for the parent portal. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Process at BMS • In January, the parents who have registered will receive an email with the parent portal URL and their token to log-in. • Parents can continue registering throughout the remainder of the school year. • The parent portal registration form will become part of the new student registration packet at BMS .
Review Quiz What information will parents have access to through the parent portal? a.) attendance and discipline history b.) course history and standardized testing data c.) current schedule and grades data d.) all of the above
Review Quiz What cluster is currently piloting the parent portal? a.) South Gwinnett b.) Dacula c.) Brookwood d.) Meadowcreek
Review Quiz When will parents at BMS be able to access the parent portal? a.) November b.) December c.) January d.) February
Review Quiz Where should parents go to register for the parent portal? a.) the technology office b.) their child’s homeroom teacher c.) the front office d.) the registration office