Technology for parents - meeting agenda

Parent

Parents were invited to a meeting to learn how to use the technology available through Greenville County Schools to learn English, check student grades, and help students with

Summary of meeting

12 parents attended, representing 13 students.

  • All parents were able to log into powerschool by the end of the session
  • Several parents were able to get assistance in signing up for internet
  • Parents received instructions for signing up for Rosetta Stone - which was down for updates - Gloria Hackenburg has offered to follow up.
  • Parents were unable to log into “Student Backpack” via the parent-portal because the link wasn’t working. Shane Peek has offered to follow up.
  • Parents were informed of our ongoing attempts to hold students accountable for grades in addition to our homework assignments focusing on writing skills - this consists of a pink backpack check every week, where students write down all missing assignments and upcoming homework.