Access step-by-step video guides on how to use essential school platforms like PowerSchool and Seesaw. These tutorials will help students and parents navigate these tools with ease. Additionally, a one-page guide on Google Classroom provides key information for a smooth start.
Teachers often use Google Classroom as a hub for assignments and announcements for students.
The Tech Department is often asked how parents can follow their child’s progress in Google Classroom.
Google Classroom allows teachers to add guardians who can receive a weekly digest of their child’s activities. When students are added to a class, guardians receive a confirmation email to start receiving the weekly reports. The email looks like this:
If you do not receive an email like this, please contact the teacher or the Tech Department.
Another question that is often asked is how Google Classroom is different from PowerSchool.
In summary, PowerSchool is the official portal for school-family communication. It will show the final grades and attendance data, for example. Google Classroom is more related to day-to-day activities and teacher-student communication.
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