- Kalamazoo Public Schools
- PowerSchool
Welcome to PowerSchool
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What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
PowerSchool Parent Portal is an online resource that gives parents/guardians access to their student’s:
- Grades and attendance
- Test results
- Report Cards
- Attendance history
- Email notifications that can include your child's grades and school announcements
- Teacher comments
- School bulletins
- Calendars
How do I access the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
PowerSchool Parent Portal Link
Directions on How to Set Up Your Account
FAQ
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Do I have to access PowerSchool Parent Portal through a browser or can I use an app?
You can do both! Logging in through the web browser allows you to set up email notifications and run unofficial transcripts. You can also access the PS app in our KPS app (found in the apple or android app store). The app allows you to get push notifications for grade changes and absences.
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I am following the directions but I’m not getting the password reset email.
This usually means that we have an incorrect email address for you in our system or there is an issue with your account set up. Please contact the main office of your student's school so they can clean this up for you.
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I am in my account, but I don’t see all of my students.
This usually means there is an issue with your account set up. Please contact the main office of the missing students’ school so they can update your account.
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When can I access the Parent Portal?
KPS parents and guardians have access to the Parent Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Do I need to log off the Parent Portal when I am finished?
Please click the "Sign Off" button in the upper right corner of your window, and then just close your browser. This practice ensures no one will be able to access your child's private information.
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Can parents/guardians have individual access to their student’s information?
Yes, parents/guardians can have separate accounts as long as they have email accounts in our system for each contact.
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What happens to my access to the Parent Portal when my child transfers schools within the district?
Your child's information will remain attached to your account if he/she transfers within the Kalamazoo Public Schools system.
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Can other people see my student's information?
No. Only parents and guardians are issued access to the Parent Portal. As long as you protect your username and password, others will not be able to see your child's information.
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I want to grant access to others (grandparent, aunt/uncle) to view my student's grades. Can I do that?
Within the web version of the Parent Portal, you can set email notifications for multiple email addresses. These email notifications send recipients requested information such as current grades, detailed reports of assignments and scores, as well as attendance.
Note: When adding multiple email addresses in the email notification section of the Parent Portal, make sure they are separated by a comma and no trailing space.
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Can I print what I see?
Yes. Use the printer icon at the top right of most pages.
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I am not getting emails from PowerSchool Parent Portal. Why?
There could be multiple reasons for this:
Did you sign up for Email Notifications on the Email Notification page? Please doublecheck the email address you entered, because if one character (letter/number/space) is off, the emails won’t go through.
Did you check your email's SPAM folder? Check to see if the messages are going there and choose to mark them as NOT SPAM. You will need to consult your email's help menu or manual to learn how to do this as it is different for every email program.
