Title: Family Access
1Family Access
2Skyward Family Access
Increases communication with parents and
guardians!
3How Does it Work?
- Parents are assigned a secure log-in and password
generated via the school or district office
through Skyward Student Software - Link from school website or a URL
- Student information is available in real
timeright from the Skyward Student Database
4Its Web-based. What about Security?
Family Access is Secureprotected by SSL
5What information can parents see?
6What Information can Parents See?
- Student Information
- Attendance
- Current Year Schedules
- Food Service
- Discipline
- Grading
7What Information can Parents See?
STUDENT INFORMATION
8What Information can Parents See?
STUDENT INFORMATION
9What Information can Parents See?
STUDENT INFORMATION
10What Information can Parents See?
STUDENT INFORMATION
11Benefits of Family Access/Student Information
- Keep emergency contacts, home addresses, and work
phone numbers up-to-date by giving parents a
visual reminder - Changes can be sent to the school office via
email directly from Family Access - Cut down on phone calls to the office
12What Information can Parents See?
At-a-glance absence information
ATTENDANCE/CALENDAR
13What Information can Parents See?
Detailed Absence Information
ATTENDANCE/BY DAY
14What Information can Parents See?
Absence Tardy Totals by Term/Semester
ATTENDANCE/TOTALS
15What can Parents Do?
Notify the office of absences
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE NOTIFICATION
16Benefits of Family Access/Attendance Information
- Parents are able to keep tabs on their kids
- Easy absence notification helps keep calls to the
office to a minimum - Excessive absences or tardies are not a surprise
to parents
17What Information can Parents See?
View Childs Current Schedule
Current Schedule
18What Information can Parents See?
View Childs Detailed Schedule for the
entire School Year
Current Year Schedule
19What Information can Parents See?
View Childs Detailed Schedule for the Next
School Year
Next Year Schedule
20Benefits of Family Access/Schedule Information
- Parents know what classes their child is taking
- Look up teacher for a particular class
- Review next years schedule with their child
21What Information can Parents See?
Food Service
Year to Date Account Information
Daily Purchases
Payments
22Benefits of Family Access/Food Service Information
- Track account balance and activity
- Track purchases
23What Information can Parents See?
- Student Offenses
- Date
- Description
- Location
- Discipline Officer
- Actions Taken
Discipline
24Benefits of Family Access/Discipline Information
- Parents know immediately when a child has had a
disciplinary incident - Students cannot hide the issuesno more mailbox
interception of official school correspondence
25What Information can Parents See?
Grading/Current Grade marks
Double Click to View Progress Report
26What Information can Parents See?
Grading/Missing Assignments
27What Information can Parents See?
- Amanda should concentrate on her studies.
- Amanda is an excellent artist! She is a pleasure
to have in class.
Comments, GPA and Class Rank
28Benefits of Family Access/Grading Information
- Up-to-date grades
- Missing Assignmentsparents do not have to wait
for paper notification or a call from school to
address - Monitor class rank and GPA for college
opportunities
29What Information can Parents See?
Fee Management
30Benefits of Family Access/Fee Management
Information
- Parents can monitor balance due
- Diminishes late notices
- Check on payments made without picking up the
phone
31What Information can Parents See?
Health Records
- Health Conditions
- Tests
- Medications
- Dental Exams
- Injuries
- Vaccinations
- Disabilities
- Physicals
- Childhood Illnesses
32Benefits of Family Access/Health Information
- Ensure children are in compliance for
vaccinations - Check that medication has been administered
according to parental/doctor instruction - Look up past physical exams
- Verify health conditions are accurate
33What else is available in Family Access?
- Report Cards can be posted
- Reports, as designated by the school, can be
posted for parental view - Assist students in making course requests for the
next school year - On-line Arena Scheduling Option
34Family Access