Navigating the SPS Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Students
Student success is a shared responsibility, and parent engagement is a key factor in that success. In an effort to help you become more engaged, SPS uses the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The Stamford Public Schools has published a variety of materials in both English and Spanish to help guide parents and guardians through the process of setting up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account. This article will guide parents and students through the features, access procedures, and helpful resources available through the SPS Student Portal, ensuring everyone can effectively utilize this valuable tool.
Understanding the PowerSchool Parent Portal
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is available to all K-12 parents and provides access to grades and attendance. Every parent or guardian needs to register to use the Parent Portal. It is designed to enhance communication and collaboration between the school, students, and their families. Through this portal, parents can monitor their children's academic progress and stay informed about their school attendance.
Accessing Grades and Attendance
Grades are only shown after teachers have finished entering them and have published them to the portal. It is at the teacher's discretion when those grades are published to the portal. At a minimum, grades will be posted at the mid point of each quarter and at the end of the quarter. The Parent Portal gives you access to your children’s grades and attendance.
Departments and Resources
Suffolk Public Schools (SPS) offers a wide range of departments and resources to support students, parents, and the community. These resources cover various aspects of education and student well-being.
Academic Support
SPS provides numerous academic programs and support systems, including:
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- ACCESS College Foundation: Helping students access higher education opportunities.
- All-In Tutoring: Providing tutoring services to support student learning.
- Alternative Education: Offering alternative educational pathways for students with diverse needs.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education: Integrating AI to enhance teaching and learning.
- Center for Performing and Production Arts: Focusing on performing and production arts education.
- College and Career Academy at Pruden: Preparing students for college and careers.
- Early Start: Programs designed to give young learners a head start.
- English Learners: Support for students who are learning English.
- Family Life Education: Providing education on family and life skills.
- Gifted and Talented Education: Programs for students with exceptional abilities.
- Governor's School for the Arts: Advanced arts education opportunities.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program: A challenging international curriculum.
- Majority To Minority Transfer: Promoting diversity through student transfers.
- Program of Studies: Outlining the curriculum and educational programs.
- Project Lead The Way: STEM-focused educational programs.
- Saturday Academy: Additional learning opportunities on Saturdays.
- Seal of Biliteracy: Recognizing students proficient in multiple languages.
- Special Education: Support and services for students with special needs.
- SPS Online: Online learning opportunities.
- STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary School: A STEM-focused elementary school program.
- Title I: Support for schools with high percentages of low-income students.
- World Language Program: Language learning opportunities.
- Tutoring: Additional academic support.
Student Support and Activities
SPS offers a variety of resources and activities to support student well-being and engagement:
- Athletics & Activities: Extracurricular sports and activities.
- Bullying Prevention: Initiatives to prevent bullying.
- Career Planning Guide: Resources for career planning.
- Health and Wellness: Programs promoting student health and wellness.
- High School Student Parking Passes: Information on parking for high school students.
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus: Information on school meals.
- S.T.A.R.: Programs and activities related to student support.
Departments and Administrative Services
SPS is organized into various departments to support the educational system:
- Administrative Services: Providing administrative support.
- Athletics & Activities: Managing sports and extracurricular activities.
- Communication & Community Engagement: Facilitating communication and community involvement.
- Curriculum & Instruction: Developing and implementing curriculum.
- Facilities & Planning: Managing school facilities and planning.
- Finance: Handling financial matters.
- Fine and Performing Arts: Supporting arts education.
- Food & Nutrition Services: Providing meals and nutritional services.
- Human Resources: Managing personnel.
- Purchasing: Handling procurement.
- School Leadership & Innovation: Fostering leadership and innovation in schools.
- Special Education: Providing special education services.
- Student Health: Addressing student health needs.
- Teaching & Learning: Supporting teaching and learning practices.
- Technology: Managing technology infrastructure.
- Testing and Research: Conducting testing and research.
- Transportation: Providing transportation services.
Logging into the SPS Student Portal
To access the Student Portal, students will be logging in with Microsoft 365. To log on to student laptops, students enter their SPS username Example: 1jrsmith and password. You will get a prompt to update your password. You will return to the log in screen. If you have never logged onto the SPS Student Portal, need your username, or a password reset, contact a teacher, your counselor or the school librarian. Your username is located on your parent or guardian’s Source account , near your photo. If you forgot your current password, but remember your previous password, you might be able to reset it with OneDrive.
Key Steps for Logging In
- Username Retrieval: If you have never logged in or need your username, check your parent or guardian’s Source account near their photo.
- Password Reset: If you forgot your current password but remember your previous one, you might be able to reset it with OneDrive.
- Microsoft 365 Login: Students log in with their SPS username and password via Microsoft 365.
- Password Update: After the initial login, you will be prompted to update your password.
- Using Different Browsers: If sharing a computer with family, use different browsers to avoid conflicts (e.g., Chrome and Firefox).
Important Policies and Guidelines
Springfield Public Schools is committed to the well-being of each student by providing high-quality academic opportunities. We want the best education possible for the children of Springfield and know that can only occur by striving to meet high standards. It cannot become a reality without the help and support of SPS parents and patrons. We hope this publication of policies, guidelines, and procedures helps you better understand Springfield Public Schools and will result in you being an engaged participant in your child's education.
Electronic Device Policy
State law now prohibits students from using or displaying any personal electronic communication devices during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, headphones, wireless earbuds or any similar device capable of initiating, receiving, storing or viewing communication, information, images or data electronically.
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School Directory
SPS includes a number of elementary and middle schools.
Elementary Schools
- Booker T. Washington Elementary School
- Creekside Elementary School
- Elephant’s Fork Elementary School
- Florence Bowser Elementary School
- Hillpoint Elementary School
- Kilby Shores Elementary School
- Mack Benn, Jr. Elementary School
- Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
- Northern Shores Elementary School
- Oakland Elementary
- Southwestern Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Col. Fred Cherry Middle School
- Forest Glen Middle School
- John F. Kennedy Middle School
- King’s Fork Middle School
Athletics and Activities
The school provides multiple forms and guidelines for athletic activities.
Resources for Athletics
- Activity Bus Pass
- Activity Bus Routes
- Athletic Event Media Credentials Application
- Athletic Ticket Prices
- Athletic Trainers
- Middle School Sports
- High School Sports
- Hometown Heros
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